Master and Apprentice

by Claudia Gray

No cover — Claudia Gray: Master and Apprentice (2019, Random House Publishing Group)

352 pages

English language

Published Sept. 10, 2019 by Random House Publishing Group.

ISBN:: 978-1-9848-1954-3

(18 reviews)

An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future.

A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi's most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Dooku; Dooku trained Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has a Padawan of his own. But while Qui-Gon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi, nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice.

An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future.

Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master, but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Gon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Gon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn't Obi-Wan told that Qui-Gon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council—knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master.

When Jedi Rael Averross, another former student of Dooku, requests their assistance with a political dispute, Jinn and Kenobi travel to the royal court of Pijal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit, and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Gon's mind. As Qui-Gon's faith in prophecy grows, Obi-Wan's faith in him is tested—just as a threat surfaces that will demand that Master and apprentice come together as never before, or be divided forever.

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Elias reviewed Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Star Wars: Master & Apprentice (Goodreads)

4 stars

Content warning General spoilers

This took me a little longer to read than I'd like since I moved right in the middle of reading it. So, I think my review is going to be a little less detailed than I'd like it to be. Regardless, here we go:

I thought this was generally pretty good. I came to like having the background story of Pax and Rahara, I just wish we got more insight into how their relationship changed after Pax rescued Rahara. Of course we're given the breif mention that they're more physically close to each other suggesting a relationship, but I would've liked to get a heart to heart scene to make this developent more impactful to us as readers.

I liked how Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were characterized, too. Especially Qui-Gon — I feel like him being more on the chaotic end was a great to show the contrast and strain between him and Obi-Wan. The strain was also quite relatable. Never feeling like enough is a common feeling among many of us, so it's not hard to feel Obi-Wan's pain. Especially when he finds out from a senator that Qui-Gon has been invited to the council. I've had to deal with some lingering hurt feelings from a falling out with a previous mentor figure, so reading about how their relationship improved and healed gave me a little solace.

Overall, good book. Wish there was a little more time spent on characterization in some bits, but there was enough to still thoroughly enjoy the story. Definitely going to peruse around for more master and padawan books...

mondayxius reviewed Master and Apprentice (Star Wars) by Claudia Gray

Review of 'Master and Apprentice (Star Wars)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

"If our beliefs tell us one thing, and the needs of real people tell us another, can there be any question of which we should listen to?" THIS IS SUCH A RAW LINE YES QUI-GON!!!

I needed to focus pretty hard to take in the first 30 pages or so but then it became much easier and I really enjoyed it!! The POV changes often but it was easy to follow because it's made clear from the first couple of sentences who the perspective has shifted to. The last 50 pages were insane, I loved it. This was my first Star Wars novel and I'm excited to read more ~

A. Rivera reviewed Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Review of 'Star Wars: Master & Apprentice' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Quick impressions: I wanted to like this book because of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan and their relationship, which we see some of it in the film The Phantom Menace. However, the book just did not do it for me, and I found it a bit of a drag to read, especially the first half of the book. The book has some pluses and minuses. Probably a must for fans of the characters, optional for more casual Star Wars readers.

(Full review on my blog later)

FreiGuy86 reviewed Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Review of 'Star Wars: Master & Apprentice' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Much better than I anticipated! A fun exploration of qui Gon and obi wans relationship. And an indictment of corporate influence on government and using prisoners for slave labor that made it much more relevant to today than I expected.

Old_Tim reviewed Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Review of 'Star Wars: Master & Apprentice' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I am increasingly coming to believe that the EU books are good way to get your Star Wars fix. There's room to get weird. Jewel thieves, performance artists turned terrorists, twists and turns. This was a blast.

Lois reviewed Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray

Review of 'Star Wars: Master & Apprentice' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This was a great look at Qui-Gon, first and foremost, a person that we just really didn't know a whole lot of since we met him in Episode 1. We see his thinking about how he sees the world and the force, moments from when he was an apprentice with Dooku. Secondly, we see the relationship between him and Obi Wan, when his apprentice is 17. All this is through a mission on a planet with another Jedi, one that was also a former Dooku apprentice, and a rebel Jedi as well. The mission was fairly interesting, but the best parts was seeing how the master and apprentice learn to listen and learn from each other, and the memories and thoughts of Qui-Gon. Two thumbs up!