Talk:The Crystal Star

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[edit] Page 169

Is anybody else's book messed up on Page 169 of the paperback print? This strikes me as odd seeing how the rest of the book is printed in large text. Seems like the publisher did a half assed job. korydvandyke 02:06, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bad Reputation

I haven't read it myself, but I understand that this book has a VERY bad reputation amongst fans. Would this sort of thing be worth mentioning? NBRBH 15:08, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

• It could probably be mentioned in the Reception section, just be sure to keep a NPOV. "Reception" should probably be changed to "Behind the scenes" while you're at it. --Xwing328^(Talk) 18:11, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
• I would if I had read it. I'll change reception to "Behind The Scenes", but to be honest, I don't know why it has such a bad reputation. NBRBH 15:04, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
• A lot of people think that everyone is out of character in this book. The brief mention in "Behind the Scenes" is really honest without being biased.SithGirl132 19:04, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
• I have read this book, and there are many errors and contradictions,such as Luke's Lightsaber being blue and casting alot of light, whereas in "The Planet of Twilight", Leia's lightsaber sheds very little in the basment of Seti Ashgad's Palace. I think that the author should have done much more research before having it published. Darthbane11 00:50, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
• I just finished the book a few days ago, and I loved it! I loved how it started to expand Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin's characters, and give them a huge part in the plot. Before they were barley even concerned in the part. And I wouldn't believe what you saw in Children of the Jedi and Planet of Twilight as canon, since Barbara Hambley gets a bad reputation in the Star Wars community. Liberi Fatali37 03:29, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
• I would basically say that this is one of the most boring Star Wars books out there, and with a very tired villain, Luke with no Force powers or lightsaber, plot focus on five-year olds, etc. Pathogen1014 17:20, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
• I just finished this book today, and I thought it was great. The ending may have been a little rushed, but somehow McIntyre managed to make to children adorable without making the plot stupid. I must admit, it even contradicts itself calling Luke's lightsaber blue the first time you see it and green the next and why the heck was he playing with it in a hotel room, anyway? And maybe it was described as giving off too much light, but so what? If you're going to be that nit-picky, it's no fun reading anything. Rain Thalo 23:48, 3 December 2008 (UTC)
• Although no Star Wars novel could be described as "great literature" (entertaining though they may well be), The Crystal Star is horrible by any standard. All you have to do is read the first sentence: "The children had been kidnapped!" No book should start out with such a pathetically cloying line. C1k3 05:52, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
• Why is it bad? Let's see: 1. Waru. His existence is impossible, and he's not an interesting enough character to justify breaking the in-universe laws of physics and the Force and...well...everything to introduce. 2. Hethrir is completely one-dimensional. 3. Leia's alterego is obnoxious. "Lelila?" Really? 4. Luke Skywalker is supposed to be wise, not the most gullible person in the galaxy. Asking Waru to eat him is just so ridiculously out of character. What were you thinking, Luke?
• I just finished reading it and was amazed this was the first STAR WARS Novel where not a single laser blast is fired throughout. Barring Hethrir slicing C3PO, there was no violence at all. For those fans who thought this novel was bad instead of different, keep in mind your mindset means that we (the fans) will drive the authors to write more of the same cookie-cutter STAR WARS novels that are truly unimaginative. I for one was glad not to see another superweapon. Waru was brilliant and a refreshing change. If you want an expanded universe remember there needs to be some pioneers out on the perimeter pushing the barrier to new places or STAR WARS will grow stagnant. Well done Vonda!!! -- Frank V Bonura

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the middle bit needs wookifying 71.214.117.22 01:05, 21 June 2008 (UTC)