Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (Star Wars) | Alan Dean Foster

Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (Star Wars) | Alan Dean Foster | Forget what you know before you read

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	Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (Star Wars) Alan Dean Foster Del Rey, 1986 - 304 pages average customer review:based on 81 reviews view larger image
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Luke Skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow Princess Leia on her mission to the planet Circarpous. But he discovered that hidden on the planet was the Kaiburr crystal, a mysterious gem that would give the one who possessed it such powers over the Force that he would be all but invincible. In the wrong hands, the crystal could be deadly. So Luke had to find this treasure and find it fast....

Five Stars

This is one of my favorite Star Wars books its filled with action, excitement, and adventure. Its the one of the few Star Wars book to feature Luke, Leia and Darth Vader with none of them knowing their relation to each other (Vader may know about Luke but he doesn't know about Leia) they actually have scenes together. That for me makes it the most exciting part. You can see hints towards Leia being Force Sensitive when she duels her father. Sure Vader's just toying with her but she don't know that. Leia does pretty good for someone who doesn't know she has Force abilities anyone else would be dead after Vader toyed with them. I liked how Vader realizes at the end how strong Luke really is and that he really could bring down the Empire. There's also a hint towards Vader knowing C3PO having shut the droid down according to Threepio knowing all of the correct codes to do so. I also liked Luke still interested in Leia because he doesn't know the relation. It would be more weird if after being attracted to her in A New Hope to suddenly become not interested. Luke does realize he would do anything to protect her which I liked and could possibly a hint. Its a great book.

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Forget what you know before you read

As it has noted, this book came out after the first Star Wars movie but before Empire. Forget that Darth is their father. Forget that Leia is Jedi-born. For those of us who saw Star Wars back in the late 70's and were hungry for more, this book was a much welcomed surprise.
Yes, it definitely does not conform to the story. Then again, watch Episodes 4 through 6 original versions. They don't even fit the complete story. It is worthy read if you can just keep these facts in mind while reading it.

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