Jonathan Koan's Reviews > The Paradise Snare

What a terrific and entertaining book! I’ve been told for a while that I needed to read this book, and I had thought about it, but had been burned by the Brian Daley trilogy, which I thought was incredibly mediocre.

This book is anything but mediocre!

The book has longer chapters, and is in itself a fairly quick read. Each chapter propelled me to the next, and I just had to find out what happened. I finished it in one sitting (literally).

Han Solo is absolutely on point in this trilogy. It takes a very specific writer to get him correct. I think AC Crispin joins the ranks of Lawrence and Jon Kasdan (Solo) and DJ Older (Last Shot). Han felt so relatable and understandable. His dream for a better future really works well for an American reader, who can relate to the American dream. And his ability to come up with things on the fly, while also having everything mess up is perfectly in character.

The supporting cast in this book is great! Muuurgh was hilarious and fun and a perfect foil for Han. Bria was a terrific love interest.

The discussion of religion really works for Han’s character, and Han’s perceptiveness and eagerness to save Bria from Ylesia was great!

There are a ton of EU/Legends references in the book. Won’t say what they are specifically, but fans of the Corellian Trilogy and the Young Jedi Knights books will recognize some familiar faces.

Overall, I loved this book! Engaging and entertaining and a terrific read, especially if you want something short and sweet. 9.3 out of 10!