Incomplete Book

I own the paperback of this book and this version only covers part of a few chapters. It is only 3 hours long. Big disappointment

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Abridged

it didn't say initially that it was abridged version and best part if the book left out.

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Great book but should be labeled as abridged

It has been a while since I have read this book in my teen years but I remember it fondly. I will have to see if a copy of the paper back can be found so I can get all the fun details this recording left out. Not having the paperback for reference I would say this is the bare bones of the story and would be a good template for a fan film, so maybe half the text is here? I remember there was some more weird stuff so maybe that’s what they were avoiding. But why else do we come back to the EU?

The narrator was great and the production value was very high including all the Wookiee and R2 noises with Star Wars music playing at high energy moments.

All in all not bad, but I wish the full book was available.

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Great story, but narrator ruins it for me

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend that they listen to this book if they need to fill story gaps, but not if they can't ignore bad narration with multiple mispronunciations. Coruscant is pronounced "CorusKant", Han Solo sounds like a 1940's gangster, and Wedge Antilles sounds like Scotty from Star Trek. Very distracting after hearing the amazing Mark Thompson in so many great readings!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Luke Skywalker

How could the performance have been better?

Pronounce the words in the Star Wars universe correctly since most of the people who listen to these books are big Start Wars fans.

Did Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leia inspire you to do anything?

Listen to the next story

Any additional comments?

Please have Mark Thompson narrate any book previously narrated by Anthony Heald!

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Poor narration. Poor story. Only good for history.

The Narrator fails to capture the characters and mispronounces many names and words so many long time Star Wars fans will be annoyed. The speed at which the narration is done is also a problem, especially in the beginning. Once I got used to it I had an easier time following.

I'm sure that some of my problems with the story have to do with the fact that this is an abridged version but I have a hard time believing that the full book would be much better. While the story takes place before the Thrawn Trilogy it was written after and it seems to ignore many rules of the force established in other books. Hans early actions are petty and deplorable, him winning a planet in a sabacc game is ridiculous. 3POs announcement of Hans lineage is forced and childish. Luke just comes off as preachy and annoying but he did that a lot before the Hand of Thrawn.

In short this book is only good for getting the backstory of events later referenced in better novels. I would recommend reading a summation of those events on fandom before waisting money or credits on what I feel is the worst book in Legends.

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I love this book.

For some crazy reason this one of the most disliked EU books. For me it’s one of my favorites. We begin about 3ABY with Han coming home from a long mission for the New Republic. When he gets home the capital seems to be besieged by the Hapan fleet. Things take a turn when we find out it’s a diplomatic envoy. A New Republic barely on it’s feet is offered a powerful ally. The Hapens. The only price. A marriage of Prince Isoldar and Princess Leia. Han, fearing (wrongly) that Leia would choose to accept the proposal, abducts Leia. He takes her to a planet he’s won in a high stakes sabacc tournament. Dathomir. That’s right. The Nightsisters make there debut here. Without his book the EU and the new “canon” would be a sadder place.

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Not Your Typical Romance... Come on It's Star Wars

For those of you who saw the credits roll for Return of the Jedi and thought, "BUT are Han and Leia are going to get married?" well, this is the book for you. This isn't your typical Romance, largely because its Star Wars. But it is a blast. Those seeking romance and those seeking action can both be pleased here (perhaps akin to a Gerard Butler RomCom).

But let's talk about the true draw to this book (in my opinion). This is no longer canon, for those concerned, but this story had much to do with influencing current canon. The Nightsisters of Dathomir had a long run on The Clone Wars and Rebels, and this is where that all started. And they are the reason I keep coming back to this book. A primitive society of ladies who use the force and ride rancors. What more could you ask for?

The biggest disappointment is the abridged story. It's a nice length, but I've read the book and I wish I could've heard the whole thing. For those unfamiliar with this story, I think it will feel completed and conclusive.

Story Quality: One can find much to enjoy here. Admitedly, it can be cheesy at points, and yet much of the novelty and fun makes up for it.

Audio Quality.: Fantastic. You couldn't ask for better.

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This is a abridged version! Plus horrible narrator!

Put at the top with the title if it is abridged or not! Don’t put it at the very bottom where you have to scroll for awhile to get to! I personally didn’t know there was an abridged version. I am SO MAD at Audible for this! Plus the narrator is HORRIBLE! He miss pronounces names of places so badly that its laughable! He needs to watch the movies. DON’T BUY!!!!!!!!!

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Courtship of Preincess Leia

This is a story of Han and Leia's wedding.
And how she was also courted by a prince from a different system. It is a short 2 hour an about 30mins. Check it out when you can.

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meh

alright story. not great. some funny parts but it sewmed kind of modgepodged together. meh.

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