Star Wars: Razor's Edge

Empire and Rebellion

Paperback, 384 pages

Published Oct. 23, 2014 by Arrow.

ISBN:
978-0-09-959425-3
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OCLC Number:
893894214

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Times are desperate for the Rebel Alliance. Harassment by the Empire and a shortage of vital supplies are hindering completion of a new secret base on the ice planet Hoth. So when Mid Rim merchants offer much-needed materials for sale, Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo lead an Alliance delegation to negotiate a deal.

But when treachery forces the rebel ship to flee into territory controlled by pirates, Leia makes a shocking discovery: the fierce marauders come from Leia's homeworld of Alderaan, recently destroyed by the Death Star. These refugees have turned to pillaging and plundering to survive—and they are in debt to a pirate armada, which will gladly ransom the princess to the vengeful Empire... if they find out her true identity.

Struggling with intense feelings of guilt, loyalty, and betrayal, Leia is determined to help her wayward kinspeople, even as Imperial forces are closing in on her own …

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Review of "Razor's Edge" on 'Goodreads'

I think I wasn't exactly in the mood to listen to this one, because it feels like I should have liked it more than I actually do. I like it's Leia-centric and something different from the usual missions they go on - and that it talks about other Alderaan survivors and the like. But like I said, I guess I just wasn't really in the mood for it.

Review of "Razor's Edge" on 'Goodreads'

I was really looking forward to Star Wars: Razor's Edge for a couple of reasons. First off it's set between Star Wars (yes I know we're supposed to call it A New Hope) and Empire Strikes Back. Secondly it's written by Martha Wells who has written some wonderful original works (my favorite being Wheel of the Infinite).

I have to say that this does not live up to her original works, but as a Star Wars novel it's a solid entry into the Expanded Universe and also covering territory that isn't as over-explored as some other areas of the franchise.

The novel's focal character is Leia Organa, but Han Solo gets a fair amount of face time as well. Luke is present but it's more of a cameo and he's really just a background character here. It is interesting to note that while in the Star Wars movies there is …

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