Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi, Book 2: Omen

Okay. I follow Star Wars and have read most of the novels in the SW Universe. The book was palatable because a) it continues to develop the story line and b) once again my favorite characters were brought to life by a *great* narrator. However, this series in general is beginning to become predictable. A couple more Jedi go nuts and Luke/Ben visit one more world and learn one more of Jacen's force abilities. *Yawn* The book could have been longer and could have developed the story line deeper. I also think that suddenly fabricating a new Sith race is.... kind of shallow. ( As was done by releasing "Lost Tribe of the Sith: Precipice" in May 2009.)

I am writing this review after listening to the first 5 books in the series. Omen has been my favorite book yet. Ben Skywalker grows considerably in this book, and I like the dynamic between him and Luke. The author captures that teenage attitude well. The story line is starting to heat up.<br/><br/>I would listen to the Star Wars books in the following order:<br/><br/>The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn<br/>Heir to the Empire<br/>Dark Force Rising<br/>The Last Command<br/><br/>The Hand of Thrawn Duology by Timothy Zahn<br/>Specter of the Past<br/>Vision of the Future<br/><br/>The Legacy of the Force series<br/>Legacy of the Force: Betrayal by Aaron Allston<br/>Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines by Karen Traviss<br/>Legacy of the Force: Tempest by Troy Denning<br/>Legacy of the Force: Exile by Aaron Allston<br/>Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice by Karen Traviss<br/>Legacy of the Force: Inferno by Troy Denning<br/>Legacy of the Force: Fury by Aaron Allston<br/>Legacy of the Force: Revelation by Karen Traviss<br/>Legacy of the Force: Invincible by Troy Denning<br/><br/>The Fate of the Jedi series<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Outcast by Aaron Allston<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Omen by Christie Golden<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Abyss by Troy Denning<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Backlash by Aaron Allston<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Allies by Christie Golden<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Vortex by Troy Denning<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Conviction by Aaron Allston<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Ascension by Christie Golden<br/>Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse by Troy Denning

Be sure to listen to the Thrawn books before these.

Legendary

Luke: "What's one of the first things you learned in training to be a Jedi?"<br/>Ben: "Don't cut your own head off with your lightsaber."<br/>Luke: "After that."<br/>Ben: "Your eyes can deceive you. Be mindful of your feelings. Girls are fun but dangerous. Lando has extra cards up his sleeve."<br/>Luke: "Well, the truth is in there somewhere…"<br/><br/>

I don’t really understand the criticisms of this story. Some complain that it feels like filler or some incomplete set-up for the next in the series. But really, what do you expect when you get into a 9-part series that was written as one continuing story? You're not going to get all the answers and conclusions in Part 2!!! Others have complained about the narration which really surprises me. Yes, it sounds a little funny when the adult male narrator does a “little girl voice.” But what do you expect? That’s part of listening to an audio book with one narrator! I say his performance is outstanding!

As for the story itself, this is a nice continuation from part one. The new alien world we are introduced to is very interesting and has a story line you can wrap your teeth around. The evolution of the father/son relationship between Luke and Ben is very well done and touching. I’m stoked to learn more about “Ship” and what its capabilities are. So far it's really spooky in all the right ways. I like how the force is emplained in a new light that makes you think it may be less simple than a "light side" and "dark side." At the same time, it does't trample on what we already know about the force as "canon."

2 books in and I’m loving this series! I’ve never read a Star Wars novel before and may have had some prejudices again people who have, but I think I’m becoming a convert!

Great musical interludes and sound effects. The story line flows from one book to next in the Fate of The Jedi Series. Narrator Marc Thompson did a wonderful job.

this the best one yet. get it just do it your else you will get what is coming for ya

It is a great addition to the fate of the Jedi series. Loved It and the reader

another great series would recommend it for any Star Wars fan awesome narration and great storyline

Excellent book, by far the best book in the series. Can't wait for the next book.

Not as good as the first book but still holds its own. Way more than good enough to want to listen to the next one.

the book needs more action great production quality it says I need 3 more words