Last Shot: A Han and Lando Novel by Daniel José OlderMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
I did really want to like this book, and especially as Han Solo’s demise in the movies. I was hoping this would be a last shot at glory for Han showing how valuable he is to to Star Wars universe. I was ok with him sharing the spotlight with Lando, however for me Lando stole the and relegated Han to a supporting cast member and a not very good one at that. I was actually more interested a couple of the other characters in the book.
I have to admit I am not a big fan of the three time period format of the book, so this might have also drowned my enjoyment of the book, but I have to say there was more I did not like about the book then I did. I found the story very slow and the action scenes I found more confusing then exciting.
It is a shame as I think this story is the greatest threat to the Star Wars universe in a long time. I think this threat level should have been given a lot more credence.
I would not recommend this book to anyone but Lando fans who want to see how he fits into the new Disney era. For me Han comes across as a second rate, washed up smuggler who ended up in the right side of victory. Definitely not Han’s finest adventure.
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