July 5, 2008
Review by Carol Gilber (Jedimom)

STAR WARS: MILLENNIUM FALCON

THE REVIEW
If you're a Stephen King fan, the beginning of Millennium Falcon may seem a tad familiar to you. Although the Falcon does not kill anyone coming off the assembly line, she definitely shows a mind of her own and a willingness to escape the bonds that held her.

   This theme of the ship having her own mind recurs throughout the book as Han Solo traces the Falcon's ownership backwards. Unknown to him, a former owner is trying to recover a treasure from the Falcon by following ownership of the ship he called the Stellar Envoy during the 65 years he was in a coma.

   During these hunts, we get to meet some quite colorful characters, such as a beautician who had once been a Rebel and a judge of an intergalactic pet show. We also learn why the Falcon was indeed seen cruising into Coruscant during Revenge of the Sith. Readers also will discover some of the many roles the Falcon has had in its 100 plus year lifespan.

   This book is basically set to be an enjoyable romp through time for the Solos after the devastation they endured during the "Legacy of the Jedi" series. But it is flawed since it is so enjoyable that the few instances of danger seem awkward. For rabid readers, there are some humorous passages and some great nods to Brian Daly's original Han Solo adventure books, but even with the mystery of what the treasure might wield there is still no sense of urgency to make you want to actually finish reading it. I did find some of the stories from the Falcon's previous owners quite enjoyable, and Han's jealousy and ego over his ship and his adventures true to character, but there was no pull to make me want to read everyday just to see what happens next.