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| Events that occur between 22 years and
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| No Prisoners |
| BOOK STORY |
| Karen Traviss |
| Del Rey [US]; Century
[UK] |
Story published as:
Trade Paperback Novel [US] (2009)
Hardback Novel [UK only] (2009)
Audio Book (2009)
Paperback Novel [UK only] (2010) |
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Reviews:
1 review [Average review
score: 4 / 5] |
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Synopsis:
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SPOILER WARNING !!
This synopsis contains possible plot spoilers |
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The Clone Wars rage
on. As insurgent Separatists fight furiously to wrest
control of the galaxy from the Republic, Supreme
Chancellor Palpatine cunningly manipulates both sides
for his own sinister purposes.
Torrent Company’s Captain Rex agrees to temporarily
relieve Anakin Skywalker of Ahsoka, his ubiquitous–and
insatiably curious–Padawan, by bringing her along on a
routine three-day shakedown cruise aboard Captain Gilad
Pellaeon’s newly refitted assault ship. But the
training run becomes an active–and dangerous–rescue
mission when Republic undercover agent Hallena Devis
goes missing in the middle of a Separatist invasion.
Dispatched to a distant world to aid a local dictator
facing a revolution, Hallena finds herself surrounded by
angry freedom fighters and questioning the Republic’s
methods–and motives. Summoned to rescue the missing
operative who is also his secret love, Pellaeon–sworn
to protect the Republic over all–is torn between duty
and desire. And Ahsoka, sent in with Rex and six
untested clone troopers to extract Hallena, encounters a
new and different Jedi philosophy, which shakes the
foundation of her upbringing to the core. As danger and
intrigue intensify, the loyalties and convictions of all
involved will be tested.
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Chronology:
This story occurs approximately 21 years before the
Battle of Yavin. |
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| Reviews: |
| Review by Bones, UK, 2010: |
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"I
was a little disappointed when I first laid eyes on No Prisoners;
257 pages is meagre compared to Karen Traviss' other offerings (TCW
novelisation notwithstanding). I was pleasantly surprised, however,
to find it quite an enjoyable read. It is very much true to Traviss'
writing style which is deeply introspective, examining the
proceedings from different characters' points of view. As ever with
Traviss there is a strong focus on the clone troopers, but she
explores more angles here than just her Mando boys. There are
interesting thoughts and reactions from the Republic agent stranded
on a dangerously politically unstable planet, as well as getting a
very satisfying look at Pellaeon in his early career days. She also
handles Ahsoka Tano particularly well. I found her portrayal in the
animated TV series more than a little unappealing and as a character
she pushed all the wrong buttons. However, in Traviss' hands, Ahsoka
becomes less of an argumentative brat who always seems to know
better than her elders and more a wide-eyed Padawan who is eager to
impress and makes inevitable mistakes to accompany her successes.
"The main shortcoming of this book lies in the reasoning behind
its slender proportions: there is no real antagonist to the story
and as such the whole thing feels more like an expanded novella or
short story than a full-fledged novel in its own right. That is not
to say that it doesn't deserve to be called a novel, as there is
much to recommend it, but without that constant threat from a
malevolent (or otherwise) force, the story feels a little
insubstantial and almost anticlimactic. Admittedly it is set against
civil unrest and open rebellion, but a lot of the story takes place
on the fringes of the coup.
"Regardless, No Prisoners is well worth a read. It is
remarkably thought-provoking for such a short novel and is more one
to be savoured pensively than devoured compulsively."
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