The Day of Reckoning (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Book 8) Review

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(More customer reviews)Actually there are many reasons and they all, I would suggest, can be found by answering the question, "why do I read?'
My involvement with Star Wars began with a 4-hour wait on a brutally hot afternoon to see the original movie. Even though decades have passed my Father still holds that day against me.
Star Wars in all of its written forms are great fun. Mr. Lucas with the help of talented Authors/Authoress' has kept the Galaxy he created interesting and fresh into it's third decade. There are many things that continue from generation to generation, not all are positive, some are harmful, others destructive. This science fiction epic has now become an event for the original kids to now bring their kids to enjoy a common interest.
Jude Watson is responsible for continuing the adventures of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan during a time period prior to Episode I, as well as providing insight that is valuable in the future for fans. And for those who follow this series of which this is installment #8, Qui-Gon is off to confront a fallen former apprentice of his, Xanatos, for the final time? Will Qui-Gon take Obi-Wan back as his apprentice? And how will this latest installment leave you hanging?
I do sit with kids in the local store, sometimes I listen, and sometimes I am questioned. The questions are usually confined to do I really read these kids books, and amazement that I saw the original film and have yet to die of old age. There is a tremendous amount of garbage that is all too accessible to children. Just turning on the television can expose them to R-rated violence, and there are dozens of channels of programming that do not even rise to the level of trash.
That's why I read these books. I love seeing young kids with books, the same kids that will write reviews very soon here on Amazon. And the message these books send is a positive one; Peace Over Anger, Honor Over Hate, Strength Over Fear, violence is always a last and unwanted result; any death is to be mourned.
I thank Mr. Lucas and Jude Watson for this series. The books are fun, they are written well, you cannot fool a child as they sense nonsense well before adults. And while there is some violence in these books it is comparatively mild, and always discussed in an intelligent context.
So I am thrilled a new generation has embraced this saga, and better yet, it gives this "old" Star Wars fan more to read about that time so long ago.......the 1970's!

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