Kenobi: Star Wars Legends

By: John Jackson Miller

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Republic has fallen. Sith Lords rule the galaxy. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has lost everything . . . everything but hope.

Tatooine—a harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding Tusken Raiders. A backwater planet on the edge of civilized space. And an unlikely place to find a Jedi Master in hiding, or an orphaned infant boy on whose tiny shoulders rests the future of a galaxy.

Known to locals only as “Ben,” the bearded and robed offworlder is an enigmatic stranger who keeps to himself, shares nothing of his past, and goes to great pains to remain an outsider. But as tensions escalate between the farmers and a tribe of Sand People led by a ruthless war chief, Ben finds himself drawn into the fight, endangering the very mission that brought him to Tatooine.

Ben—Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, traitor to the Empire, and protector of the galaxy’s last hope—can no more turn his back on evil than he can reject his Jedi training. And when blood is unjustly spilled, innocent lives threatened, and a ruthless opponent unmasked, Ben has no choice but to call on the wisdom of the Jedi—and the formidable power of the Force—in his never-ending fight for justice.

©2013 John Jackson Miller (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Buy this book right now. . . . [This novel] manages to explore the depths of Ben Kenobi but still maintains the aura of mystery around his character.” (Tosche Station)

“Brilliant . . . This is Star Wars fiction at its absolute best.” (Examiner)

Great addition to the Ob1 saga

Enjoyed the story and wish there was more to continue the story of when Ob1 was watching over Luke.

A good fit for expanding Star Wars Lore.

A nice peek at Obi-Wan's journey to become Old Ben Kenobi. With lots of action, the story is, in many instances, a western. A mysterious new comer (Ben) tries to hide in the deserts of Tatooine, but struggles as his desire to do good and his unfortunate nack for finding trouble thrust him into the center of local happenings. The Sand People are also a big part of the story, which is fascinating considering how little is known about the violent masked people and there practices. Would recommend to any fan of Star Wars.

Starts Slow

Any additional comments?

Give this book a chance. It starts slow but then picks up after it introduces the story pieces. I really enjoyed it even though for the first couple of chapters I was regretting my purchase. Worth the listen!

Sweet

wow...😳 🫢 👍 👍 soooo good 😊 😊 😊 😊 👍 👍 👍 ! !!!!

Fun good narrator and sounds

I have always been a fan of Kenobi, however Qui-Gon jinn has always been my favorite. I enjoyed this book, fun story, good twists, interesting outlook on the sand people. Overall, good times!

amazing book, great reading

absolutely great narrator. wonderful story. this is what kenobi the show should have been. don't miss this book if you love star wars, take notes Disney.

Better than the TV show.

Nor as action packed as the TV show, but the story was a lot better. Love the EU.

the greatest hero

The greatest hero in the galaxy. This Story is really entertaining it explains what happened between the ending of Revenge of the sith and A New Hope. Its a story full of adventure action and character development. This story just shows how much and why Obi wan is the galaxys greatest heroe.
BTW Jonathan Davis is one of the best Narrator i have ever come across, if you see his name as the narrator most likely its going to be an experience
Happy reading

Slow, but pays off.

First half drags, but the second half delivers on the set up. Obi-Wan and his struggle is portrayed very authentically, and the new characters come into their own.

Full Praise to John Jackson Miller.

Would you consider the audio edition of Kenobi to be better than the print version?

The Star Wars audiobooks narrated by Marc Thompson and Jonathan Davis are always fantastic. Their voices capture the different characters and species amazingly well through out the whole performance. Music and sound affects from the movies is provided at appropiate places complimenting the fantastic storyline.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kenobi?

Obi-wan's first trip to the Claim.

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

Jonathan Davis does a true credit to Obi-wan but his performance as the antagonist Oran Galt resonates. Preception of Galt slowly sifts throughout the novel and Davis carries this remarkaly well so that even as Galt's character shifts you see the traces of the person he once was, is precieved to be and the villan he becomes.

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

Obi-wan's strength and moral intergrity. Even in the face of what he's lost and when confronted by an evil similar to what he's just escaped Obi-wan refuses to surrender who he is to the Dark Side, there is a moment when he can take out his loss, sorrow and grief on another and once again choose to do what is right.

Any additional comments?

There are too few books that do true credit to the character of Obi-wan Kenobi. Even in the movies his story is shadowed by another. In Episode I he is the apprentice to a great Jedi Master. In Episode II and III while a Master in his own right he is overshadowed by Anakin's deeds and powers, and the audience is enraptured by Anakin decline.
Respected throughout the Jedi Order, Obi-wan is considered the ultimate Jedi, one who embodied all a Jedi is supposed to be. Star Wars Kenobi caputres that core essence of who he is and provides reasonable explanations for how the Ewan McGregor character evolved into the cray wizard and hermit Alec Guinness supposedly is when first introduced at the begining of a A New Hope.