Into the Void

Star Wars Legends (Dawn of the Jedi)

By: Tim Lebbon

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

On the planet Tython, the ancient Je’daii order was founded. And at the feet of its wise Masters, Lanoree Brock learned the mysteries and methods of the Force - and found her calling as one of its most powerful disciples. But as strongly as the Force flowed within Lanoree and her parents, it remained absent in her brother, who grew to despise and shun the Je’daii, and whose training in its ancient ways ended in tragedy.

Now, from her solitary life as a Ranger keeping order across the galaxy, Lanoree has been summoned by the Je’daii Council on a matter of utmost urgency. The leader of a fanatical cult, obsessed with traveling beyond the reaches of known space, is bent on opening a cosmic gateway using dreaded dark matter as the key - risking a cataclysmic reaction that will consume the entire star system. But more shocking to Lanoree than even the prospect of total galactic annihilation, is the decision of her Je’daii Masters to task her with the mission of preventing it. Until a staggering revelation makes clear why she was chosen: The brilliant, dangerous madman she must track down and stop at any cost is the brother whose death she has long grieved - and whose life she must now fear.

©2013 Tim Lebbon (P)2013 Random House Audio

Bland, un-dynamic

At the onset it sounds like an intriguing story. A timeline pre-dating the Jedi Order and going back to origins. A jedi ranger in pursuit of her brother. But, the story jumps back and forth between the past and present. This kills any heightened momentum by current events. It lacks excitement and a compelling story. I am comparing it to Plaegus, which was excellent. I wouldn't recommend wasting time on this one.

Disappointing, especially given potential

Average 3 Stars. Original timeline choice within Star Wars universe meant a lot of potential and endless possibilities, thus, it was all the more disappointing that the plot felt uninteresting and half-baked. Main character might have had potential in a different plot that wasn't so boring, other characters were forgettable. There was little reason to care about the main "world ending" plot point as its never made clear if it would have even done anything (was this supposed to be some sort of hyperdrive?). In any case, the author could have gone in any direction with this so this became a huge let down, not to mention the abrupt end. Decent narration, at times awkward given the one author trying to voice a diverse amount of characters.

I just don't like LaVoys male voices.

I thought it was an interesting story about a far back time in Jedi history that was intriguing to me to see an earlier version of the Jedi. I would honestly love to See LaVoy work together with Marc Thompson. She was really good in this book but she can't do male voices and in other books butchered Han Solo and such. With this book being a voice of a young boy and female characters with tree "I don't know how to spell it lol the twilek male" not being horrible I enjoyed her reading. I think with her ability to read female lines and thoughts mixed with Marc Thompsons ability for Han Solo and such they would narrate and amazing book.

well written well read

I love the book. makes time go by when I am driving. ma
Dr me want more

Narrated can’t do male voices

The narrator did a great job, except even guys voice she tried to do sounded like the same 13 year old boy.

I would like more like this.

The book was good. Had your standards of antagonist and protagonist. Even though the book take place in the way future, it still feels like it take place in the past. After the movie everyone has seen many times, still feels like history of an old race. Awesome book!

Great!

Well done and entertaining throughout each chapter. I highly recommend this book. I look forward to more from this series.

Great book with only one flaw.

I love this book but it drags a little in the 2nd and 3rd act.

Wonderful Jedi background.

Thoughly enjoyed this voyage. Thanks for continuing the saga I love so much growing up.

My first Star Wars on Audible.

It was not my favorite Star Wars book, and frankly I think the music was unnecessary. It felt like it was covering for what the story was lacking. That said, I love the old Star Wars "Legends" aka the real Star Wars EU. prefer them to the crap Disney has created.