As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast who has lived through the highs and lows of this epic saga, I must say that the release of “Star Wars: Padawan’s Pride” is a delightful addition to my collection. The story, set during the ten-year gap between “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones,” offers an intriguing glimpse into the relationship between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, a period that has been somewhat overlooked in the canon.
In a captivating new audiobook, Star Wars is delving deeper into the relationship between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, revealing untold aspects of their lives during the period not fully explored in the films. Previous works like Star Wars: The Clone Wars have given us a glimpse of their dynamic during the Clone Wars, but this audiobook focuses on the years following Qui-Gon Jinn’s death in The Phantom Menace and before their reunion in Attack of the Clones, shedding light on a friendship that was only hinted at in the original trilogy.
In a surprising move, Lucasfilm launched the audio novel titled “Star Wars: Padawan’s Pride ” on Audible. This work of fiction was penned by Bryan Q. Miller and takes place three years post-“The Phantom Menace”. It follows Obi-Wan Kenobi and his young apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, as they infiltrate an undercover podracing league to track down a missing Republic spy. The duo of Jedi knights grapple with their own complex emotions throughout the story, and the audiobook is skillfully narrated by Kevin Kemp. You can now buy it for your listening pleasure.
The Next Installment in a Jedi Lineage
In the official Star Wars timeline, the gap between “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones” is relatively empty, as most of the original Extended Universe novels were rebranded as Legends. Currently, only E.K. Johnston’s Padme-centric trilogy, specifically “Queen’s Shadow,” falls within this timeframe, with “Queen’s Peril” set before and during “The Phantom Menace,” and “Queen’s Hope” after “Attack of the Clones.” Given the significant role Anakin and Padme’s romance plays in the franchise, a novel like “Padawan’s Pride” could serve as a complement to “Queen’s Shadow,” delving into what transpired between the two characters after their separation in “The Phantom Menace” until they reunited in “Attack of the Clones.
Investigating the relationship between a mentor like Obi-Wan Kenobi and his student Anakin Skywalker could be a part of a thematic collection called “The Legacy of the Jedi Masters,” which delves into the lineage of Count Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker. Cavan Scott’s “Dooku: Jedi Lost” sets the stage as the earliest story in this chronology, followed by Kiersten White’s “Padawan,” which focuses on Obi-Wan during his training under Qui-Gon Jinn. Claudia Gray’s “Master & Apprentice” offers two narratives, one detailing Qui-Gon as a master to Obi-Wan and another recounting his apprenticeship with Count Dooku. This chain of Jedi tutelage can be traced across these four stories, all unfolding in the early years of the “Star Wars” franchise, prior to the Clone Wars.
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2024-09-20 21:01