Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson

Ugh, trying to slog my way through this one. The characterizations are really hit and miss. Luke is pretty well developed and sounds authentic. Lando fares pretty well too. But man, Han and Leia are written so terribly in this.

Han acts like Han for the most part but doesn't sound like himself at all. Leia is apparently a terrible mother who banished her children away to some secret planet while she focused on her career. Later when Han disappears she shows no concern whatsoever and is even mad at him for doing so.

Meanwhile, Wedge Antilles the hero of the Rebellion that helped take down both Death Stars is relegated to a demolition crew?!? And then there's the constant references to events from the terrible Dark Empire comics. About the only decent thing that's come out of this is the character Kyp Durron.

I like the premise of the book but the execution leaves a lot wanting. If the book had just focused on Luke's journey to rebuilding the Jedi Order it would have been a lot better off.