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    subtitles 05-26-15
    subtitles 05-26-15 Member Since 2015
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    "Hmm."
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    I gotta go with hmm.......... I was hoping for more Kenobi to be honest, and what was the A plot be more B Plot. It's called Kenobi!


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    I was disappointed that the Author & Lucas Books went for the easy Star Wars formula ending. It once again feels like what should have been a B plot, was really the main story after all.


    Have you listened to any of Jonathan Davis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Nein, niet, no. But he was good, and I would listen to him agin.


    Was Kenobi worth the listening time?

    It was, but I feel bait & switched.


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    Daniel SEATTLE, WA, United States 03-21-14
    Daniel SEATTLE, WA, United States 03-21-14 Member Since 2013
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    "Great narration spices up an otherwise boring book"
    Where does Kenobi rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Somewhere in the middle.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Kenobi... duh, he was the only real character that had any... character.


    Which character – as performed by Jonathan Davis – was your favorite?

    Keboi


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    This book made me cringe. Some of the characters where pretty cookie-cutter and very predictable.


    Any additional comments?

    If it wasn't for the superb narration by Johnathan Davis, I would have scored this audio book much lower. I can imagine if anyone bought the e-book or paperback version of this story they would have been pretty bored. Johnathan does a great job keeping you engaged and breathed life into an otherwise C- book.

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    Leland CHERAW, SC, United States 03-08-14
    Leland CHERAW, SC, United States 03-08-14 Member Since 2011
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    "Tales from the Jundland Wastes"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I would absolutely recommend this book. It's a well written tale that walks a wonderful line between being a high noon-esque western and a really awesome Star Wars EU book.


    What other book might you compare Kenobi to and why?

    I find myself reminded of "Darth Plagueis" and "Dark lord: The Rise of Darth Vader". "Kenobi" really does a brilliant job of exploring a single key character to the Star Wars mythology while also mixing in all the outside players perfectly. Which is a another key aspect of what I like about the other two books I mentioned.


    Have you listened to any of Jonathan Davis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I have. I've listened to "Star Wars: Dark Lord - The Rise of Darth Vader"," Darth Bane: Path of Destruction", "Star Wars Episode III" and am about to listen to "Maul: Lockdown". And Kenobi is the best of them all. Davis seems the more relaxed in this audio than any of those others. He handles the "other" character brilliantly And as good as his Kenobi was in "Revenge of the Sith", he absolutely embraces the Ewan McGregor style "Kenobi" for this tale. And may I say the production and sound effects mix is the best since "Darth Plagueis". The chapter cut sound effect is especially cool.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

    "Now that's a name I haven't heard for a long time."


    Any additional comments?

    Great overall experience. Listening to this one book is what has not only gotten me back in the mood to listen to audiobooks but more importantly it has gotten me back into Star Wars and the EU-verse. Thank you, Audible. Thank you Random House Audio. Thank you, Mr. Lucas. Thank you too, Del Ray. Thanks for the good read.

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    docJ East Brunswick, NJ, United States 12-19-13
    docJ East Brunswick, NJ, United States 12-19-13 Member Since 2013
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    "A must read!"
    What did you love best about Kenobi?

    Kenobi was a well paced story from start to finish, with elements of action and drama mixed nicely. We really get to dive deep into Obi-Won's soul, and learn more about his feeling towards Anakin, and the emotions he felt during and after Episode III.


    What other book might you compare Kenobi to and why?

    Not so much a book, but a classic movie.....The Rifleman.


    What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?

    Jonathan Davis is the GO TO GUY to narrate Star Wars novels! He captures Obi-Won's voice and character to a tee, and he gives life to the assorted characters in the novel.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    The ending for sure, after Obi-Won resolves the story's issues/conflicts, and grants himself a measure of forgivness for the actions of Episode II/III.


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    AaronSaint81 Lorain, Ohio 09-07-13
    AaronSaint81 Lorain, Ohio 09-07-13 Member Since 2011
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    ""What a great Star Wars story!!"
    Would you listen to Kenobi again? Why?

    "Yes......absolutely! It ties in several questions I'd often wondered about, about the 'Tatooine' connection.......


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Kenobi?

    Tusken Raider leader referring to the 'great tradegy' in the wastelands.....


    Which character – as performed by Jonathan Davis – was your favorite?

    Annalene


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

    A long time ago, in a galaxy far....far...away.....


    Any additional comments?

    This is one of the BEST books I've listened to! Easily in the top five!

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    Sean MESA, AZ, United States 09-05-13
    Sean MESA, AZ, United States 09-05-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Didn't keep me glued in."
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Being a huge Star Wars book fan I found this one rather plain. The narration was excellent. The story itself was just.... I didn't care for what was going on. The emotional interaction of the characters felt very forced. The back drop of Tatooine was the most exciting thing going on just because I could relate it to the feelings I had watching Episode IV for the first time. But for the love of me I could not give two cents about Tusken Raiders. Its not a bad book. I really don't enjoy saying anything about negative about it. But, I kept having to force myself to finish it. However, I did not return it. Some people really liked it, I found it to be mostly filler.


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    Matthew Placerville, CA, United States 10-07-13
    Matthew Placerville, CA, United States 10-07-13
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    "If you like Kenobi then you will love this book!"
    If you could sum up Kenobi in three words, what would they be?

    Struggle, Fear, Love.


    What did you like best about this story?

    That it shows how hard it was for a Jedi to be a Hermit!


    What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?

    Love this guy, can do great character voices!


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Made me LMAO in parts! :)


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    Paul Nelson Oregon 03-07-18
    Paul Nelson Oregon 03-07-18 Member Since 2018
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    "This could be the Kenobi anthology movie"

    Overall I really enjoyed the whole book. The first 2-3 hours were dull and I had a hard time sticking with it in between plot points. But I’m glad I stuck with it because after the long setup it really takes off and was well written and well performed. It’s kind of a like Clint Eastwood’s western Pale Rider for Star Wars.
    Classic story and the peeks at Tusken life were really cool. This should be canon, and maybe if this use this as a basis for the Kenobi film it will.
    Highly recommend.

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    Jordan S. Norfolk Ny 01-19-18
    Jordan S. Norfolk Ny 01-19-18 Member Since 2017
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    "Excellent read for those looking to fill the gaps"

    I really enjoyed this book. Ill start by saying that Jonathan Davis did a phenomenal job in the reading. The story was good... not quite great. It felt slightly drawn and did little to add to the 20 year gap of time that Ben Kenobi spent on Tatooine. The book takes place over just a short few months immediately following his arrival and did provide some excellent introspection provided by Ben in the first person as to his mindset and the difficulty he had in the events that unfolded on Mustafar. If you're hoping for a novel that advances the Star Wars story line, look elsewhere. Although well written this novel felt anecdotal.

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    Carlos KN Severson 01-14-18
    Carlos KN Severson 01-14-18 Member Since 2016
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    "Well written"
    Would you listen to Kenobi: Star Wars Legends again? Why?

    Great story. I have read 27 Star Wars books as of this review and this one ranks high with Darth Plagueis and the Darth Bane trilogy due to the story line /plot.


    What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?

    He is very talented with his voices. So many of the books Iʻve listened to are narrated by him.


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