- Heather:
- how typical of Luke to train Leia by using a ship and Beggar's Canyon. That's so ... *him*.
I like that Leia won't use her lightsaber except as a last resort.
Vader always did know which buttons to push ... ironic, since it didn't take much to push
Anakin's.
And that strangulation thing .. nice tie between the two. Creepy tie, but nice tie.
Very nice. What's next? :D
- Mara:
- I loved this chapter :D Even though the end of was on
kind of a low note (which I still enjoy of course ;)
) I especially like the beginning:
>Getting fired on didn't mean she got to come inside or that the
> exercise was over. That added another argument
> to the "My brother has lost his mind" list.
*laughs hysterically* That exercise sounded so much
like Luke, and you got both personalities right on (of course).
I like your spin on 'Hans'-reaction-to-Jedi-Leia'
-I've only read a couple of those, but the other one
was where Han got so upset, he left Leia; taking the
twins and Anakin with him (obviously, this was later
in the SW saga) *shakes head* I like your take on it
better-of course he'd be nervous that the love of his
life would become a Jedi. He noticed the change after
what happened to Luke between ESB and ROTJ-he's afraid
same things going to happen to Leia.
I can't wait to read more!
- JediBratzilla:
- I am chiming in my personal support of this writer.
I have read Homecoming and it is on my bookmarks - and I don't bookmark lightly.
Even though you don't need to read it to follow this posted chapter, I strongly encourage you to do so. It's a fanfic that is WELL worth the read, and puts most (if not all) so-called professional novels to shame.
- catriona:
- I like this story very much. I like the way you have characterized Leia, the way you have gotten underneath her skin showed us her fears and her concerns about her training competency. I appreciated the thought that the Alderaani people were searching for a new world to rebuild their society and her desire to still be a part of that society. I also appreciate the way her father's words weigh on her concious. She has not forgotten where she came from and the ties that bind are very strong. It would be interesting to see how all of these issues tie in with her Jedi training.
Artoo and 3PO were well characterized. I would have liked to see a little more 3PO's comments or mannerisms, perhaps a description of his actions.
The Beggar's Canyon scene provided wonderful imagery of Leia soaring through the canyon blindfolded. The choice of color for her lightsaber fit her very well, as her embellishments to the handle.
The scene at the Sarlaac pit was also quite excellent as well.
Luke was well characterized, too. His warmth,gentle humor, and strong convictions came through very well. His insights into Han's character were also well thought out.
As for the subject matter, I don't have a problem with Leia concentrating on Jedi training. I do feel that she would be a bit rebellious as well as apprehensive about it -- as you have made her. I am curious to see just how far she goes with the training. How serious she takes it. If its just something to get under her belt so she can go back to being a diplomat or if it is something she carries through the rest of her life. What happens to her relationship with Han also is something that I'd like to see.
The story was very well written, easy to read, well characterized and had great imagery. I would strongly encourage you to finish the story.
- Heiress:
- I LOVED Luke's teaching methods....Beggar's Canyon. LOL.
I liked how well you kept Luke and Leia true to the characters as we saw them in the films.
Over all it was a really fun read.
