Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Wild Space Book Review
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Wild Space was written by Karen Miller. This novel is part of the Expanded Universe, aka, Legends timeline. The tale takes place during the Rise of the Empire era, during the Clone Wars. The story is roughly 22 years before the battle of Yavin.
SUMMARY
Control of hyper-space lanes have become essential at the beginning of the galactic conflict. The separatist movement has picked up its pace in acquiring space-lanes throughout the galaxy. The plan is to disrupt the supply lines for the Republic; such as Tiabani Gas and Kessel Spice. General Grievous, of the Separate Army, has become a thorn in the Jedi’s side. The General geeks a kick out of keeping the order on edge at all times.
The Separatists are using brutal tactics to force planetary governments into withdrawing from the Republic. Intelligence has revealed that General Grievous has set sights on his next target, Bothawui, home-world of the Bothans. Kenobi was injured during a terrorist attack on Coruscant! As a result, the Jedi Council appoints newly raised Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker to lead a battle group . Skywalker is to fight against the assault on Bothawui.
Once Kenobi is healed, he and Senator Bail Organa team up to meet one of Organa’s informants. The contact has coordinates to the mysterious planet Zigoola, in Wild Space. Secrets of the Sith and a plan to overthrow the Jedi, may be found there. Kenobi and Organa are greatly challenged by the dark side.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
The first few chapters of the book are extremely good. We get important details that I had assumed were always overlooked. Such great detail is given about the horrible of tragedy that befalls the Jedi on Geonosis. I’ve always been curious with what happened after the battle; Karen Miller does a wonderful job laying it all out. The concern, the dread, the sorrow was expressed perfectly in the opening chapters. Miller does such a wonderful job of filling in the blanks between Attack of the Clones & The Clone Wars.
I was pleased with seeing a different side of Yoda, more grim and direct. It’s been a long time since Yoda had to use his Lightsaber, seeing this conflict with Republic is heavy on his spirit. He wasn’t just the kind, wise Yoda we’re used to, he was authoritative and direct.
Miller managed to put a little thing in this book that I thought to be a brilliant move. Palpatine pushed the media to highlight Jedi that play a prominent roll in battle. It’s brilliant because this cloud be used later in his Imperial propaganda pieces. The Jedi, did not like being on the forefront of the Holo-Net.
I was hearting that this story would be one of the worst! Honestly, I really have to disagree, I found it to be entertaining. That said, there are some things about this that are too silly, that in my opinion, somewhat belittle Obi-Wan. I thought the book, while mostly decent, has some really weird things, the title should’ve been “Kenobi Crisis.”
I don’t want to spoil the book for those that haven’t read it; but if you replace the word “Sith” with “the dark side” so many moments would have been so much better. This mix up really is what deducted some points for the rating.
Do I recommend this book? If you like the Clone Wars, yes.
RATING
This book receives a 3/5 stars, or a C+.