Tosche Station - 3 / 3
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A slightly wonky structure and a lack of focus in the second half of the novel can’t sink Ahsoka, the long-awaited tale of (some of) what happened to Ahsoka Tano between The Clone Wars and Rebels. E.K. Johnston clearly knows the character and the universe well, and her prose is sharp and clear. The novel tries to be too many things at once and it suffers not only from the aforementioned lack of focus, but also a strong consistent antagonist (even if that antagonist had been Ahsoka herself), but it’s a thoroughly enjoyable novel all the same.
Cinelinx - 3.7 / 5
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While the story itself is relatively straightforward, Ahsoka shines in the character moments it gives us. The story is less about what Ahsoka DID during this period of time, and more about how she finds a purpose in the new galaxy. The end of The Clone Wars cartoon series saw Ahsoka leaving the Jedi Order, and the book expounds on some of what happened immediately following that time frame. When Order 66 went down and the only family she'd ever known were summarily hunted for execution, Ashoka once again feels lost and without purpose.
This idea of seeking a purpose and doing the right thing, even when it could possibly hurt you or others, is continually present throughout the book. It's a central theme and the author does a phenomenal job of getting the reader inside Ahsoka's head and feeling her pain. Because of this, the decisions we see the character makes feel much more profound and epic when they happen.
Big Shiny Robot - 8 / 10
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The story is moving, the prose is excellent, and the questions raised are as satisfying as the questions answered. This is a great piece of new fiction focusing on one of my favorite "Star Wars" characters and I would say this book is a must read (or listen!) for any fan of "The Clone Wars."
Making Star Wars - 9 / 10
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The writing feels true to the character and the story is a wonderful look into such a chaotic time in her life. The relationship she forms and choices she makes feel authentic and make a great bridge from the young lady we see walk down those Jedi steps to the Rebel agent known as Fulcrum who pilots the Ghost at Mustafar.
This is a must-read for any Ahsoka fan and I definitely recommend it for anyone interested in the time between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope and some of the events that bring the Rebellion together.
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Overall, Johnston’s novel contains a good story. There’s drama, action, humor, new characters, new places, etc. Everything a good Star Wars book needs. When it comes down to the nitty-gritty details, however, some things were missing here and other things were missing there. It’s not perfect, but it’s still entertaining and a good book to add to the collection.
Also, after reading it a third time, I came to the conclusion that this book is more for someone who is already familiar with Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the post-Jedi Order events that were discussed at Ahsoka’s Untold Tales panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe this past summer. It’s not really meant for a newcomer who is not familiar with Ahsoka and her story. Therefore, if you’re planning to give it as a gift to someone hoping to introduce them to Ahsoka, it’s best to make sure they have seen the series first.
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The good news is that Johnston absolutely nails Ahsoka’s characterization. She reads as pitch perfect to me in terms of how Ahsoka would think and how she would act. The bad news is that despite the cast of characters that Johnston builds around Ahsoka, I am not sure if any of them are memorable enough to return in other stories. I didn’t fall in love with any of the supporting cast.
Further this book provides some answers to questions left hanging after The Clone Wars and not answered so far during Star Wars Rebels. This is something that I appreciate to a great deal as an intense follower of the larger quilt of Star Wars storytelling.
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The first two-thirds of the book are rather slow and the tendency to explain away all options for decisions, constantly compare to Ahsoka’s prior life, and foreshadow with a heavy-hand take away a lot of the excitement and suspense that could be there.
The characters are a highlight, at least as far as the good guys go. Female relationships including friendships and sisterhood are at the forefront – a less common feature in many Star Wars stories. On the bad guys side though, the characterizations are flat, leaving them all as a tag-team of literally replaceable cogs in the Imperial machine. That could be a statement on its own but it keeps the dynamics surface-level and contributes to lack of tension.