Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars:
The New Jedi Order, Book 16) by
Shane Dix
Great Novel On The Unknown Regions But I'd Like To See More Worlds And Species
Of The Ur!
Swift and deadly, the Yuuzhan Vong have blasted their way across the
galaxy—and now stand on the threshold of total victory. Yet a courageous
few still dare to oppose them. . . .
Rife with hostile cultures and outright enemies, the Unknown Regions
holds many perils for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, searching for Zonama
Sekot, the living planet that may hold the key to dealing once and for all
with the Yuuzhan Vong.

Meanwhile, on the edge of the galaxy and in the heart of a trusted ally, old
enemies are stirring. The Yuuzhan Vong have inflamed long-forgotten
vendettas that are even now building up to crisis point. And as Han and
Leia journey on their quest to knit the unraveling galaxy back together,
betrayal and deception await them. . . .
Personal Review: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New
Jedi Order, Book 16) by Shane Dix
I read the other reviews and I wonder if I read the same book that they did.
I genuinely enjoyed the complexity of the book. Perhaps for the Star Wars
fan who enjoys duels and battles, this book isn't for you. However, I
enjoyed the political complexities present in the book on all three sides of
the storyline.
In one, Luke continues on his mission to find Zonama Sekot and hope that
it can make the difference in turning the war around. Contrary to one
review, the conflict at the end is a huge benefit in their effort to get access
to Chiss space, but I will not spoil how. Also, I believe that there is a very
good reason that we don't have the map, that is because the Chiss are
very secretive and even though Luke, Jacen and the others are looking at
records, I am doubtful the Chiss are actually letting them look at star charts
showing exact locations. Remember, many were VERY skeptical of their
arrival and mission. Not providing us the map makes it more realistic for
us in following the story.
The second side is the continuing mission led by Leia and Han to bring the
distant regions of the galazy back into the fold. They are taken to Bakaura
on the edge of the far reaches of the galaxy, bordering on Ssi-Ruuk space
and the Unknown Regions. The political turnabouts in this theater are
complex and telling. I agree with one reviewer that the whole ruse was
completely predictable, but the subtle mechanisms are intreging as is the
climax to the incident.
The third theater is on the planet formally known as Courscant, now the
headquarters of the Yuuzhan Vong in the galaxy. Nom Anor is trying to
lead a cult based on the Jeedi to being about his revenge on the
leadership of the Vong. This is the least interesting of the three, but has
some long term potential. Anor is trying to take advantage of the fact that
the Shamed Ones have been put down for so long and that they have a
desire for something more. This is, of course, a theme seen throughout
the world at different stages of history. However, this isn't as well
developed as the other two theaters of the book, but hopefully will be in
book three.
If you are only into battles and lightsabre fights, this book isn't for you.
However, if you are into a more in depth look at various facets of the
ongoing galactic war along with the political intrige implicit in it, enjoy!

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