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Clone Wars Reaction | Umbara Arc
My first time watching the Umbara story arc from Star Wars The Clone Wars season 4 episode 7 "Darkness on Umbara" and episode 8 "The General".
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Star Wars Haul // Lego, Funko & More
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Star Wars The Acolyte Finale Reaction
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Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 6 Reaction
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Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 4 Reaction
Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 2 Reaction
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Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 2 Reaction
Star Wars The Acolyte Reaction Episode 3
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Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 1 Reaction
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Star Wars The Acolyte Episode 1 Reaction
My ENTIRE Lord of the Rings Collection
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C3PO Loungefly Backpack Review
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Amidala Loungefly Unboxing
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NEW The Phantom Menace Funko Pops!
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Acolyte First Trailer Reaction
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Acolyte First Trailer Reaction
My ENTIRE Padme and Anakin Pin Collection + print Giveaway
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Ahsoka Episode 8 Reaction
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Unboxing the Limited Edition Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber
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MY STAR WARS ROOM TOUR (finally!)
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Комментарии

  • @DarthDavid22
    @DarthDavid22 10 дней назад

    YURRRTTT™ These talks were so much fun! Was good to be able to join a few, was 3am but couldn't miss them xD

  • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
    @Hi_MyNameIsRyan 10 дней назад

    This was a fun review! My interpretation of Wim calling out to Jod at the end was Wim's hopefulness and a call back to the first episode when he said he wants to help people when he grows up. After hearing Jod's back story Wim probably knew Jod, despite the bad things he has done, is a hurt, broken person that needs help, good people in his life and a hug!

  • @Jedi-Robbie
    @Jedi-Robbie 10 дней назад

    Really enjoyed the recap crew videos. It's been so fun. ( the bagclips is what made me keep coming back each week ha ) I liked this episode. it wasn't my favourite. My rating is a 8, I liked how kids worked together to bring down the shield and alert the new Republic. Would have liked more about the jedi who taught him. The superviser gave me loki s1 vibes when the timekeepers turned out to be mechanical. Those adorables deathstar packaging are super cool. My favourite part of the show was definitely sm33, and the kids being friends in the end. That jod memes sounds so funny u should definitely make it.😂

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 10 дней назад

      Thanks for joining us for Recap Crew, Robbie! It was a fun time. This show was so great, I am going to miss it, even though the ending was just so so. And yes the Jod meme LOL

  • @Relics_of_Arda
    @Relics_of_Arda 17 дней назад

    Nice collection!

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 17 дней назад

      @@Relics_of_Arda thank you!! It makes me happy 😂

  • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
    @Hi_MyNameIsRyan 17 дней назад

    This was a fun discussion. Lots of great theories! I really want a Jod flashback as well. I need to know his back story lol. I thought this was a fun episode! I also was thinking of E.T. during the opening. I'm loving all the different references! Both of you are doing great. I'm enjoying the reviews! 🙌

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 16 дней назад

      Thank you so much, Ryan! I know, I wanted that Jod backstory but it looks like they're going the irredeemable pirate route... Oh well, haha, I just hope SM33 comes back.

    • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
      @Hi_MyNameIsRyan 16 дней назад

      @padawanchronicles You're welcome! Would you like Jod redeemed or do you want him to be the villain? Yeahhh. SM-33 is so great. He has to be saved. Maybe KB will repair him! 🤔

  • @Jedi-Robbie
    @Jedi-Robbie 17 дней назад

    Great stream. I had fun watching the discussion. I really thought there was going to be a jod flashback, possibly at the start of the finale. I am really intrigued to see how he knows the force, I agree that he is not a jedi, especially the way he was swinging it around I also thought we would see more of the wolf pirate. I'm so sad about sm33. I'm hoping he returns somehow. I like the theory that sm33 captain could he the supervisor. But I thought the captains skeleton was the one that jod took the sword out of? Theory time: obi wan mentioned a brother. Maybe jod is his brother. I will give this episode a 7.5. Can wait to see how this series ends, I think jod will turn good in the end 😰 I'm glad I'm still subbed. Thanks will 😂. U have 15 likes 🙏 ceril and marva

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 16 дней назад

      Thanks Robbie! Job being Obi-Wan's brother would be CRAZY. I guess we'll see... I hope Jod turns good in the end, too, but he might not at this rate. I wasn't the biggest fan of the wolf pirate, personally. His face didn't move enough to make him look real, idk. Took away from the moment for me whenever he was on screen.

  • @thomasbennett0
    @thomasbennett0 17 дней назад

    "I am the terror that flaps in the night! I am the combination lock on the vaults of justice! I am Darkwing Duck!"

  • @ARandomInternetUser08
    @ARandomInternetUser08 19 дней назад

    "I feel like I Haven't seen enough clone stuff" He, I was thinking retroactively "you had no idea how much this arc would be clone-focused". 😅 16:41 "impressive" I half-expected to hear "most impressive", lol. Can't wait to see the next part to this reaction.

  • @StarWarsz-w8i
    @StarWarsz-w8i 20 дней назад

    Can you make a tier list video on Star Wars RUclipsrs I have made one but I cannot link stuff below and I would love for you to use my template the tier list account is Star Wars Man and there are 62 channels which are put below in the order that they are on the tier list (you might have to watch some channels to complete the full tier list) 1. Vaders Order 2. Stupendous Wave 3. Sector4Nerds 4. Jedwerd 5. Da Blue Bounty Hunter 6. A Guy Who Loves Star Wars 7. The Rae Side 8. Kai Patterson 9. Commander Jesse 10. Master Eli 11. Beyond The Dune Sea 12. That Star Wars Guy 13. Star Wars Lads 14. Padawan Chronicles 15. JDAWG 16. Fantasy Forklore 17. Just A Star Wars Nerd 18. Star Wars Sith 19. The Gold Man 20. Star Wars Time 21. Pop The Bounty Collector 22. Kenobis Korner 23. Krypton To Alderran 24. The Star Wars Galaxy 25. Red Five 26. Mortis FM 27. Zengar 28. Leias Lair 29. Star Wars Theroy 30. Star Wars Explained 31. Battlepack Offical 32. Just Star Wars 33. Mando Talk 34. Kyle Katarn 35. Star Wars Owen 36. Star Wars Insider 37. Cantina Talk 38. Vaders Fortress 39. Darth Theroist 40. Retneys Hologram 41. Padawan Pops 42. Star Wars Apprentice 43. Gray Jedi 44. Courasaunt Archives 45. Abbie The Star Wars Story 46. Attention Horror SW 47. Star Force One 48. Star Wars Meg 49. Generation Tech 50. Hello Greedo 51. That Star Wars Girl 52. EckhartsLadder 53. Star Wars Comics 54. Pente Patrol Star Wars 55. Hyperdrive A Star Wars Channel 56. Star Wars Analyst 57. Unofficial Star Wars 58. Star Wars Transmissions 59. Seriously Star Wars 60. TRB Podcasts 61. Star Wars What Culture 62. Hunters Hologram

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 19 дней назад

      Certainly an interesting idea! Sadly, I only know about 10% of those channels haha

  • @ispbrotherwolf
    @ispbrotherwolf 22 дня назад

    Don´t you worry, we cry with you, this was amazing.

  • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
    @Hi_MyNameIsRyan 23 дня назад

    Another fun discussion. Bummed I can't join the livestream. One day lol. You guys are a great duo. I loved episodes 5 and 6. It did feel like one long episode. I'm glad we finally got the episode revealing more about KB. I've been holding onto that information since I saw that interview 😂 I agree. The pirate elements are so fun. Definitely Pirates of the Caribbean vibes, especially episode 6. I love waiting each week for an episode but once it's finished I can't wait to watch it all as one long movie. That will be awesome!

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 23 дня назад

      Thanks Ryan! Yeah super fun episodes, I loved them!!!

    • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
      @Hi_MyNameIsRyan 23 дня назад

      You're welcome! Awesome! Yes. Lots of fun!

  • @CollectingStarWars
    @CollectingStarWars 24 дня назад

    Great Show, I just found your channel. I don’t think Jod was going to ditch the kids. He ordered 33 to tie them up, take them prisoner. Afterwards, Jod would have likely took the kids along and held them for ransom. Either way, Jod wasn’t going to ditch them, it was Wim who escaped with the kids when Wim triggered the trap door. Rock On, Party People 🤟🤩

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles 23 дня назад

      You’re right, I wonder what would’ve happened if the kids hadn’t gone down the shoot.

  • @saber_life
    @saber_life 24 дня назад

    Happy New Year!… 🎉

  • @tonydeluna8095
    @tonydeluna8095 24 дня назад

    Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈

  • @JediOrder17
    @JediOrder17 27 дней назад

    Can we get a star wars movies and shows tier list please!

  • @sammiller7326
    @sammiller7326 Месяц назад

    There is an umbaran senator killed earlier in the series that turns the world away from the republic

  • @sammiller7326
    @sammiller7326 Месяц назад

    We’re is the rest of the clown wars content?

  • @sammiller7326
    @sammiller7326 Месяц назад

    Let’s goooooooooo

  • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
    @Hi_MyNameIsRyan Месяц назад

    You and Will mentioned KB and how she always seems to have answers for everything. When the interviews were coming out before Skeleton Crew's release, in one of the interviews the actress revealed something about her character. I don't think she was supposed to say because the actor that plays Neel started to cough when she was talking about it. What she said is most likely why she always seems to have answers. I was spoiled but I won't spoil you guys lol. I hope they reveal it in her episode

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@Hi_MyNameIsRyan oooooh the intrigue

    • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
      @Hi_MyNameIsRyan Месяц назад

      @padawanchronicles Yeah lol. It's cool. I hope we find out!

  • @evgeniytsarkov5679
    @evgeniytsarkov5679 Месяц назад

    The ratings for this show are not good, because the audience was alienated by the horrible sequel trilogy, weak Asoka and Obi-Wan shows and the final nail in the coffin was your beloved Acolyte. And now even if something great is released people would not be there for it.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      Who said The Acolyte is "beloved" by me? I'm still traumatized by all the death 😂 I don't think it deserved the vitriol it got, but definitely not my favorite SW show by a large margin..

    • @evgeniytsarkov5679
      @evgeniytsarkov5679 Месяц назад

      @@padawanchronicles You rooted for Season Two, when the show didn't deserve to be made in the first place. The amount of damage Disney inflicted on the SW franchise is enormous. It is in the very bad place right now. I do enjoy The Skeleton Crew, but we may never get season two because of the lower viewership numbers. And that is the bitter irony of the situation with Disney Star Wars.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@evgeniytsarkov5679 yeah mainly for Plagueis and Yoda since all other characters I enjoyed from the season are dead 🤣 Even though it wasn’t my favorite, I enjoyed the show. For me personally, it was too sad and too many people I liked died, like Yorde and Sol, which would make a second season less enjoyable for me, but more Plagueis is too intriguing to pass up. I do, however, wish we’d seen a different side of the Jedi order in the show, less flawed in comparison to the prequels, so it was a missed opportunity to not show them in a different light before they become too involved in political dealings.

    • @evgeniytsarkov5679
      @evgeniytsarkov5679 Месяц назад

      @@padawanchronicles Maybe the things you described would be interesting to watch, but the thing is that Leslie didn't have talent to make them properly. She literally brought the franchise to the level of a fanfic written by a schoolgirl. Yoda, you say? Plagueis? Thanks god she won't have a chance to butcher those characters too. And I will never understand, what was so special about Yord. Hope that it is not the fact that he appeared shirtless in one of the episodes. Anyway, I just commented on the viewership numbers since those were mentioned in the beginning of the video.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @ I like Yorde cuz he’s a stickler for the rules but is also fumbly and awkward and I relate to that so hard xD No worries either way, I respect your opinion on the show if you didn’t like it at all. Thanks for commenting!

  • @stevedegner3376
    @stevedegner3376 Месяц назад

    Well that didn’t take long. Definitely the weakest episode so far. :/ Some pretty inexplicable stuff, like the new kid who keeps sliding around everyone for no particular reason. It wasn’t BAD, but just not as good. As for the ratings….something to consider: these episodes are REALLY short, especially compared to other shows. Those ratings are gauged in total minutes watched. So if your show is half as long….it would need twice the views to break even.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@stevedegner3376 I agree, not my favorite episode, though still enjoyable.

  • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
    @Hi_MyNameIsRyan Месяц назад

    This is a test comment. My comments keep being deleted. I think it's because my first comment had a link to my review of episode 3.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@Hi_MyNameIsRyan hi Ryan! I can see your comment!

    • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
      @Hi_MyNameIsRyan Месяц назад

      @padawanchronicles Hey Andrea! Ok, cool. So, you mentioned the prince in the review but you weren't sure what it is in reference to. I uploaded my review of episode 3. I have a theory of what it can be if you want to check out my review

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@Hi_MyNameIsRyan oh cool! Thanks I just watched it! I’m happy for you that you got the hc-100 easter egg! I bet that was so fun

    • @Hi_MyNameIsRyan
      @Hi_MyNameIsRyan Месяц назад

      @@padawanchronicles You're welcome! Thank you for checking it out. Have thought of any theories on who prince can be since your discussion?

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @ I think you’re right, it’s the prince from your books, but I don’t think the show will confirm it. I think it was just a one-liner for the fans who read the series like you. Sometimes they sprinkle details in like that, like when Chopper had a cameo in Rogue One. It’s be cool if they did something based on that character though, in the future.

  • @stevedegner3376
    @stevedegner3376 Месяц назад

    That was odd. My first attempt to watch (just moments ago) prompted an error message that the content was blocked by Disney Enterprises. 10 seconds later, worked just fine.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@stevedegner3376 yes I got a notification of copyright block but I submitted an appeal for fair use since it isn’t a substitute for the content. Even so, the appeal may not get approved, so watch it while you can 😂

  • @padawanpops
    @padawanpops Месяц назад

    This was once again, a lot of fun! Can't wait for episode 4!

  • @padawanchronicles
    @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

    What would you rate episode 3 of Skeleton Crew?

  • @popthebountycollector
    @popthebountycollector Месяц назад

    Love the padawan party recap

  • @stevedegner3376
    @stevedegner3376 Месяц назад

    Damn, sorry I missed the stream! But after how miserable I thought Acolyte was, I was cautiously optimistic this could turn it around. And it definitely did! I had so much fun watching this. And the world building (a secret hidden planet?!?) was incredible. Only one gripe. This first episode was a full show. The second was only about 20 minutes of story. It’s a common problem with these shows. They’re always just too short :/ But I loved it anyways.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching! I agree episode 2 felt short, but it was so fun! I loved SM-33, so fun! I am pleasantly surprised with this show so far.

  • @padawanpops
    @padawanpops Месяц назад

    This is going to be a fun month of Star Wars!

  • @Jedi-Robbie
    @Jedi-Robbie Месяц назад

    Really enjoyed both episodes of the skeleton crew. Was hooked after ep 1 ended. I also thought that jude laws character was also the pirate in the beginning. Liked all the kids, especially neel he's so funny. Smee is great also I think the mystery of at attin has something to do with the high Republic, and trying to hide something, intrigued to find out. Loved all the pirate stuff, hopefully we get a hondo appearance or mention. I'll give ep one a 7 an episode two a 8 Great video look forward to episode 3 discussion.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@Jedi-Robbie thanks for watching Robbie! I agree, the pirate stuff was rad!

  • @willoftheforce_
    @willoftheforce_ Месяц назад

    Loved it dude. So wizard!

  • @veot.2869
    @veot.2869 Месяц назад

    Just some advice. This is NOT the way to do the greatest Star Wars series (SWTCW) just for a reaction. There are earlier arcs that are just as important if not more. You could have done your channel and (potential) subscribers justice by doing the entire series. And you should NOT entertain spoilers, leads, advice from folks who just ruined an arc based on viewing and opinion. People say they hate something, yet there are worse characters. I am disapponted and will not be watching this video. This is a piece of my mind about how things SHOULD HAVE went for the sake of being a fan of Star Wars. 💢💢💢

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      I've watched everything up until this episode. I haven't missed any arcs, don't worry. Not sure what gave the impression I hadn't seen anything prior?

    • @mf24yo931
      @mf24yo931 Месяц назад

      @@padawanchronicles i think it's because you said in the beginning that you didn't really watch any of the clone arcs

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      @@mf24yo931 Oh, I meant there really haven't been any clone arcs, I think they're all forthcoming. I'm excited for those!

  • @Ender-bg2hx
    @Ender-bg2hx Месяц назад

    I think someone already mentioned it but Umbara arc is basically Star Wars vietnam arc, friendly fire, shitty officers and fragging, booby traps, environmental dangers and air strikes included.

    • @padawanchronicles
      @padawanchronicles Месяц назад

      ooh wow! Did not know that, but I know George generally took inspiration from real world events

  • @Skye_Writer
    @Skye_Writer Месяц назад

    2:50 They based an entire hotel built for extroverted people and tried to sell that service to a bunch of people who are, mainly, introverts. Also, they lock guests in a windowless box with a bunch of interactive screens for 2-1/2 days and charge more than an ACTUAL cruise with real views, fresh air, a better realized destination, more options for entertainment and activities, and lasts for 5 or 6 days. Hmmm...why didn't this hotel experience work? 🤔🤔🤔 Also, all the atmosphere and the alien interactions that were promised for Galaxy's Edge were stolen away from the land itself and put behind that ridiculously expensive paywall, which ost of us resented. They need to take the ideas from the hotel and put them back in GE where they were supposed to be start with. - Create a GOOD sit-down reservation-only restaurant with a dinner show with Gaya, Andro, and Ouanni, 2 shows a night, switch the singers out each day. And while Gaya herself might be "too famous" to wander the park, there could be scheduled meet and greets with her, and let Sandro and Ouanni do the wandering like other characters. - Put the adventure tasks that you had to do during your "layover" on Batuu on the Disney phone app and let guests make the world more interactive that way. The smuggler and First Order characters can be out in the park interacting with guests there the same way they did in the hotel. - The "stories" attached to each faction (First Order, Resistance, and Smuggler) were not long enough nor complex enough to have to have been spread out over 2 days; do like most Renaissance festivals do and weave those stories throughout skits and shows all around the park (this is where that app thing comes back into play, because you will attend a "secret meeting" with the relevant character at specific times of day) all culminating in the big finale show on at the end of the day. Ex: my renn faire did a story where, at opening gate, a man "disrupted" King Henry's opening gate speech, insulting the queen and challenging Henry's right to the throne; guards chase him he gets away, Henry orders the crowd to alert him and his guards at once if we see this man again during the day. A couple of hours later during the royal parade, another man causes a stir, gets chased, runs away. Then at the first joust of the day, a Black Knight character emerges as some mysterious challenger to Henry's champion, defeats the royal champion, and again calls Henry a false king, but rides off (after a fight), eluding the guards. The 2nd guy--the one who interrupted the parade--is making his way through the crown on the black knight's side of the field, encouraging people to boo the king and the champion and cheer for the black knight. For the next four hours, both men are occasionally seen throughout the faire park, "plotting" with other villagers and goading them into "rebellion". Near the end of the day, during the king's court, 2nd guy again gets into mischief, he and the first guy, now revealed to be his brother, have swordfights with the royal guards. That's when they finally reveal that they are Richard and Edward Plantagenet, the true heirs to the throne (the princes who supposedly died in the Tower as kids) and challenge Henry to a big duel which is resolved on the joust field between Richard (the black knight) and the king's champion, who first joust and then finish in a four-way sword duel between Richard and Edward vs Henry and the Captain of the Guards. You wanna keep people in GE all day? Give them something to do there other than wait in line for a broken ride.

  • @Skye_Writer
    @Skye_Writer Месяц назад

    The first 10 or so chapters of the book are quite good, all the stuff while they are still on Endor. Leia's dress is green because the author grew up (like me) on the Star Wars EU stories, and those Legends stories tell us that green is the color for Corellian wedding dresses. Additionally, the robes of state for an Alderaanian official in "The Courtship of Princess Leia novel reflect Alderaan's "official colors" of green trimmed in white and gold. The author slips in several EU references in subtle and thoughtful ways, and her characterization of the couple feels on the spot...right up until the moment they go on this honeymoon. From there on, it feels like the author was given a specific set of "plot" points she needed to use and characters she was supposed to reference. As a writer, I have to say the rest of the book doesn't feel like her own creation, but like she was writing from someone else's outline. And the characters she seemed to know inside out while they were on Endor become different people. They are _sent_ on this honeymoon, first of all; Leia doesn't want to go, she thinks there is to much work to do that is more important than a jaunt on a starcruiser, but she agrees because it's framed as PR thing and a way for the Rebels to get the word out that yes, Palpatine really is dead (tho, ofc, the reader knows he isn't if they have seen the sequels). And from the get-go Leia is trying to manipulate the captain to take the ship somewhere _else_ where she can make contact with a world leader she needs to talk to. Never mind that it's an ice-world and the whole ship full of passengers packed for the tropical climate of their final destination. She also comes off as ignoring/being dismissive of Han. Han, in the meantime, is pouting that he didn't get his own way and take Leia on the Falcon and just park in the middle of space for 2 weeks keeping Leia in the bedroom the whole time. He seems to resent the fact she is a public figure and something of a celebrity who draws attention from both crew and the passengers, all of whom seem to want to talk to her. So...he forgot she's a princess? That they are on this boat as a PR stunt which he helped goad her into doing? And rather than stand there WITH her and be a supportive spouse, he gets bored and bitchy and goes to play sabacc in the engine room with some crew. They spend the rest of their time together not really together, not working as a team, and isn't until the last 2 or 3 chapters that they finally get on the same page again. As if somebody said, "Their marriage is going to break up 25 years from this point, so we better set that up _now_ to be believable." Because, you know, people don't just grow apart after their kids grow up and leave home...that would never work. The terrible cap on the end of the novel is Han presenting Leia with the "present" of having had a kitchen installed in the Millenium Falcon... _so she can cook for them._ Which, again, is why I think this wasn't the author's choice, but something she had to add because there is a kitchen in the Falcon set in the movie, Leia is seated near it, and the visual dictionary claimed that the kitchen was a gift from Han after they got married. The reason I am convinced this was not the author's idea is that she clearly grasped/actually knew of all the EU references she made in the first part of the book, and the EU long ago established Han Solo as the cook in the family. He was raised on a ship among other orphans by a Fagin-type who had a female Wookiee as the cook for his ship (explaining why Han is fluent in Shriiwook), and she was Han's protector and taught him how to cook for himself, partly so that if he ever escaped this guy, he wouldn't starve out on his own. Leia, on the other hand, was raised as a princess and didn't have much experience at all, though Han had taught her how to make a stew she was particularly good at, but that was it. Any author writing from the EU also knows that no matter which technical plans of the Falcon you used, most of them already had a kitchen in them, and Han was experience in preparing food for himself and Chewie. Anyway...I don't recommend the book overall. It has a great beginning and flashes of brilliance, but the whole bit with the starcruiser just reads like the marketing stunt it is (or, was, since the hotel shut down).

  • @itsmausieandtheforce
    @itsmausieandtheforce Месяц назад

    Nice haul! woah that lego set!