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Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and - for the first time ever - written entirely from Luke Skywalker's first-person point of view.
Luke Skywalker's game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he's a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there's no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot - and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there's no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause.
A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire's purposes. But the prospective spy's sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she's willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It's an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that's too precious to pass up. It's also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who's got a score of her own to settle with the Empire.
Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it's now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.
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- Dylan
- 23-07-16
A classic star wars story.
With compelling characters and well developed story Heir to the jedi stands proud amongst others.
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- mr g j hughes
- 07-03-15
Favourite author, favourite narrator.
waited a long time for this one! almost as excited about it as I am for episode 7, great story well read. An easy 5 stars
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- P. E. Haynes
- 12-11-16
Mediocre - and an odd vocalisation of Luke...
Would you try another book written by Kevin Hearne or narrated by Marc Thompson?
The story was ok - not bad, not good, just about OK. It felt too much like a series of side quests and the sum of the parts didn't really add up to anything.
I hear great reviews about Marc Thompskn, and his overall delivery was good. But his Luke impersonation was not to my liking - he made him out to be too much of a grumpy teenager, whining constantly! It was a good attempt to be an "early" Luke but ultimately it didn't work for me.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
It was all very.... Average.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
Yes.
Did Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars inspire you to do anything?
Hmm... Maybe to be a little more sceptical of other audible reviews!
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- Paul
- 20-01-16
Well worth a listen
Great narration but for the first five or six chapters. It felt like I was listening to directives from a 90s computer game. Level one go to blah blah to get blah! Level two travel to blah watch out for the blah and so on. But after that it seemed to settle. Might make a half decent game!
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- Stephen
- 10-01-19
loved it
great story that gives more background adventures of Luke Skywalker inbetween orginal trilogy films, worth it
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- J + D
- 25-10-17
Was pretty good
Was pretty good, story was a but of a slow burner but was still solid and very well performed
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- Arlo
- 03-04-15
Such a good book!
This is a lovely little book from lucks point of view before 'the empire strikes back'. The journey and emotions of a young Jedi trying to find his way is truly gripping. Id love to read more books likes this.
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- S. Hopkins
- 21-07-15
hier to the jedi
Would you listen to Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars again? Why?
Ive listened to this 2 times now,its because im sure the time line is wrong,luke is using the force well before meeting yoda and yoda is the one who teaches luke to move things via the force,there are other things too but they dont spoil the book but do drive me nuts.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars?
Luke falls in love with,but before anything happens,the person dies,i wont spoil it but it happens near the the end.
What does Marc Thompson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Marc Thompson again is one of the best audio book readers,hes a one man troupe of actors
and never fails to bring a book to life
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The best book that you read then listened to,then watched.......unless youve read/listened to visions of the future /spector of the past,or lord of the rings audio book...or listened to any of the metro 20.. books,or.......witcher audio books....hmmmm its a hard one.
Any additional comments?
Timeline is defiantly wrong,but its a very good listen.Its too short,but im guessing its not going to matter as your a starwars fan.
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- Ant
- 26-02-17
If you like star wars then this is a good shout
Really enjoyed this book. It really helps to bridge the gap to the next star wars movie the empire strikes back
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- B F.
- 03-11-16
Okay
Get performance as ever but pretty weak story. Predictable quest narrative with little interesting interactions. Should of spent my time and credit listening to some real Sci Fi which isn't from a franchise willing to spin anything out for more money.
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