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Invincible (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 9) | 
| Author: Troy Denning
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 2403
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 299
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345477464
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345477460
ASIN: 0345477464
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Condition: Recycled Library Edition
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Product Description
No war can last forever. Now, in the long and punishing battle between the defiant champions of the New Jedi Order and the juggernaut that is the Galactic Alliance, the endgame is finally at hand. With so much lost–and nothing less than the course of the future still at stake–there can be no turning back. No matter the consequences.
The rebel cause is losing ground under the twin blows of Admiral Gilad Pellaeon’s assassination and the death of Mara Jade Skywalker. At the same time, having gained the support of the Imperial Remnant and its ruthlessly efficient forces, the Galactic Alliance, with the extraordinary power and dark brilliance of newly ascendant Sith Lord Darth Caedus at its helm, may be unstoppable. Tormented and torn between the call of duty and the thirst for vengeance, Luke has searched the Force and beheld an unspeakable vision of the galaxy enslaved under tyranny more monstrous than even Palpatine’s. Now it seems that the last, best hope lies in mobilizing the scattered Jedi for one decisive search-and-destroy mission. The objective: eliminate Darth Caedus.
It’s a plan that will be as difficult and dangerous to execute as it is daring. For Caedus is a scion of both the Skywalker and Solo bloodlines whose command of the Force surpasses even that of his grandfather
Darth Vader. There is only one who is bound by destiny to stand against him in what will surely be a duel to the death, only one with an outside chance of bringing down the dark lord who was once Jacen Solo.
Failure is not an option. The furious final moments between power and peace are here, and whoever confronts Darth Caedus will decide the outcome–and the fate of those left standing.
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 It might have been better with pictures... August 3, 2008
K. Turpie
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
[WARNING: PLOT SPOILERS]
I have to agree with previous reviews that took a dim view of this latest disaster in the Star Wars Extended Universe (SW EU). Their comments also echo my feelings about the long, tiresome New Jedi Order series. This latest series, as well as the previous 22 books, pretends to proffer weighty issues and high drama, but falls far short of delivery of either. Instead, we get book after book of inconsistent, comic book-grade stories and writing, where evil make a another insane, suicide run on all that is good and heroic, and succeeds.
Honestly, when shock becomes an important plot device in the SW EU, it is clear that either Del Rey's authors are running out of ideas, or the publisher has perceived something rather pathological about their market; and didn't hesitate to profit from it. I have to admit, that I've bought and read the past 31 pitiful novels in hope that something will lighten up. You have to agree that that is a bit sick. But, then the shock wasn't necessary to keep my interest. By the way, my wife is a far more rabid SW fan than I, and swore off the SW EU books after New Jedi Order. I think that she thinks that Del Rey is being run by the Sith. Personally, judging how I feel after reading their books, I think that it's run by dementors.
I also was frustrated with the inconsistency of character development throughout the series. For instance, in this latest travesty, there's what I would call the Boba Fett debacle. We readily recognize Boba Fett as a cut-throat, cold-blooded killer; a two-dimensional mercenary. But, we also see Boba Fett as a shrewd investor and businessman - not an unsophisticated beast. You can move him up or down a notch for that - but now he's got a smidge more depth. Ok, that's not much, but then the books delve deeply into Fett's role as the reluctant leader of a noble, dispersed, oddly Klingonesque people trying to rebuild their homeworld - and he uses his business skills to broker arms deals that helps them to rebuild a strong industry and defense. His people's world of Mandalore is moving inexorably into the greater galactic conflict. We also learn that Fett also must seek out a cure for the fatal disease that is killing him, while at the same time, learn to get along with his newly found granddaughter. He's wrestling with the idea of having family again, along with feelings of guilt for leaving them behind ages ago, and dealing with the idea of his own mortality. He finds his remedy, somewhat violently, but, then his long estranged, and long thought-dead, wife shows up after being successfully thawed from being frozen in carbonite all these years. As the story moves along, Fett's complicated, multi-scaled, soap-opera-like plot thread looks more and more like it's on a major collision course with the main plot, but in the end, it basically dries up. By the last book, Boba Fett is just another merciless brute, like all of his people - as depicted only through a few disparaging comments of the main characters - and serves little more than a backdrop.
Obviously, Troy Denning didn't like Fett as much as the previous authors. Thanks so much Mr. Denning for squelching one of the few almost interesting threads in this series. But, you do have a point. It is sad to see an auxiliary character like Boba Fett overwhelm the main characters in depth and moral meaning. So, at least you were consistent in making sure everyone found their lowest point.
I'd like to write about the Jaina-Jag-Zekk triangle, but it was so ridiculous, going back at least the past dozen books or so, let's just say that I feel embarrassed for the editors and I will leave it at that.
The bottom line is that the various authors can't agree how the characters fit into the overarching story or how to build their personalities or relationships. Just as people do change, characters should also grow richer in depth and complexity. But, in the SW EU, characters can change so drastically from book to book, they look downright unstable.
My complaints don't end there, but my review must. I do not recommend buying this book or any of Force Legacy books. If it's not too late, I'd also suggest avoiding the New Jedi Order and Dark Swarm Trilogy. There were a few dudes earlier too. However, if you're new to the SW EU, then I would suggest that you read books by Timothy Zahn (I wonder what he thinks of the demise of Mara Jade Skywalker) or Michael Kube-McDowell.
An unsatisfactory series limps across the finish line. July 29, 2008
General Pete (SC)
The last installment of the series was dismal and this one is no exception and while I'm on this topic the last 3 three books have been an exercise in good idea but extremely poor execution. While there is an ultimate confrontation between the twins it will leave most readers feeling extremely unsatisfied. You'll find yourself asking "when did both twins turn into raging psychopaths?"
The problem that I found is that the various author spent so much time sending Jana Solo to Mandalorian boot camp they forgot to do anything else. All other main characters Han, Leia, Luke, Ben take more or less a backseat and as for the not quite so main characters such as Lando well don't worry about them they disappeared several books ago.
There are several good points
Ben Skywalker is an interesting character and I look forward to seeing more of him although everyone knows he is just serving as a substitute for Anakin Skywalker if he had survived the war.
At least in the Star Wars expanded universe there is only one timeline that we have to worry about and if it is not well written it is at the very least consistent and if you don't know what I mean go read a Star Trek book and see how long it takes for you to get confused.
What a shame.... July 18, 2008
JD
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a shame that such a good author would turn out such a half-finished, unsatisfying story like this. Characters so out of place that they're unrecognizable, an unlikely plot that is just not necessary, and an ending that I absolutely hated, and I'm not alone in that opinion.
Plus, what is with the size of this? It felt half-sized, and definitely not worth the hardcover price. My advice? Buy only if you bought any of the other eight car crashes that were the previous books and need to complete the series and learn about the ending. But if I could do it over again, I would just wait until the paperback came out.
What a shame.....
 Not the best.... July 14, 2008
John F. Kendall (Granbury, Tx United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Legacy series wasn't my favorite, although it had it's moments. The Boba Fett parts were well done, but Karen Traviss has always been good with the Mando stuff. This final book had it's ups and downs but it felt rushed to me. Something didn't quite fit. But the things that were done to the characters in the series are on the edge of unforgivable. First to kill off so many of the EU's best characters, and you never really get to know some of the better new ones, was sad. I haven't liked it much since Chewie left us and the new books are getting pretty redundant. But what got me more than anything was the naming of the new chancellor at the end of the book, that is just... inconceivable. I hope the new books coming out soon are better.
 Legacy Finale July 13, 2008
Linda (CT, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I need to start with a confession-a bad Star Wars book is better than none! I liked all 9 books but feel the whole story could have been said in 5 volumes. Jacen's slow transition into sithdom and all his "feelings" dragged on a little too long. I did not like how main characters had to be killed off. This is science fiction and I don't read these books and say they aren't realistic just because someone didn't get killed off! I for one do not want to see any of the original characters-Han, Leia, Luke, Lando-killed off. Nor any more of the second generation. Who's going to be around in 10 years??? ATTENTION AUTHORS-if you think these guys are getting too old (and I think they can go on into their 90s easy with all the bacta and prosthetics!), please just let them fade away. Don't kill them off-please.
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