Star Wars Journal: Fight for Justice

This book takes an alternative approach to telling the Star Wars story. It is a journal written by Luke Skywalker that describes his feelings during the events of Episode IV: A New Hope. It is not an event-by-event recapitulation of the scenes of the movie, rather it is a summation of the events and Luke adds explanations of his feelings at the time. For example: *) His feelings of boredom and striving for adventure while being isolated as a farm boy on Tatooine. *) His reluctance to engage in the adventure when Ben Kenobi rescues him and they see the message from Leia. *) His feelings of anger and sadness when he sees that the Jawas and his Aunt and Uncle have been slaughtered by Imperial Storm Troopers. *) His thoughts after they had their incident at Mos Eisley space port. His growing respect for Ben Kenobi. *) His feelings as he begins to learn about the force. *) His innermost thoughts as the team of Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben and Luke rescue Leia and flee the Death Star. His deep sadness and yet puzzlement when Ben is killed by Darth Vader. *) His feelings of despair and then exultation when he fired the shots that destroyed the Death Star. Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon that it is difficult to get enough off. I am an older adult and yet enjoyed reading this book for young adolescents. I highly recommend this book, through it; children who love Star Wars yet may not like reading will find something that they like.

Just as good as Han and Leia's journals, Luke's is exactly what I would expect to find in his journal. It was fun re-living A New Hope through Luke's eyes.

I read this book one day when I was grounded and it was so sitting-on-the-edge-of-my-seat, rivetingly good that I didn't want to come out! It is written in journal form about what Luke was thinking and feeling during A New Hope, though this book spans a little before it too. This was especially interesting for me, since Luke has always been my favorite character. Part of why I loved it is that it was not simply yet another retelling of the original story, but breathed new life into it, and made it even more interesting, and considering that I have seen this movie so many times I practicly have it memerized, that is quite a feat. My one complaint of this book was that, though the character of Luke was explored deeply and in ways that few other books have, all the other characters were pretty much left out with the exception of Leia, since Luke was thinking quite a lot about her at this time. But then again, when I write in my journal I usually don't focus on other people either, and since this is supposed to be Luke's journal, that does make sense. In short, this was a wonderfull book that I would reccamend to any Star Wars fan, especially those who love Luke.

This is a GREAT journal that has LOTS of of info you didn't know about Luke Skywalker. You'll really enjoy this book and/or learn something new. I bought a copy a while ago, and I have read this more than 10 times I think. You really get into the book after reading atleast the first chapter. You can also find out more about the friendship with mysterious Biggs. Strap on for one of the best journals.

I think this a great account of what happens to Luke up to the time he gets his metal in the Massassi Temple. I would reccomend this book to any Star Wars fan no matter what their age is. A must have for any Star Wars fan.