This book is quite an enjoyable read, but it does have some problems. Firstly, this superweapon fascination is just about wearing out. Secondly, Anderson is only a mediocre writer. Thirdly, Anderson always represents Luke as an omnipotent, all-powerful Jedi. A little of the humble humaness that Luke displays in the movies is needed here. Lastly, the Kyp Durron situation could have been resolved in - dare I say it? - a more realistic fashion. However, the characterisations - with the exception of Luke, Han and Mara - are good, and the plot moves along at a good pace. For die-hard Star Wars fans only.