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Star Wars Legends: Audio Dramas
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
Follow the adventures of Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider, young Jedi Knights drawn into battle against the dark side: a battle that may decide the fate of the planet and the galaxy!
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First published January 1, 1995
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April 17, 2012
This was a pretty enjoyable little Audio Drama. I was impressed that they were able to make what amounted to a full cast audio book out of a graphic novel, and they did it well. The stories were just the right length and the sound effects added just the right amount to the story to help you visualize what would have otherwise been a very wordy listen.
May 4, 2016
Maybe not the best audiobook to start with because there was so many characters to keep track but it was really fun, I enjoyed how much different voices we had and the effects & soundtrack are amazing - I really think it's better to listen to this one than reading because STAR WARS SOUNDTRACK!
March 16, 2026
This was an accident and I'm not sure how to rate it because I didn't realise it was a freaking kids book until I pressed play. And it's an audiodrama instead of an audiobook which was also unexpected. Classic Frank, not investigating a book any further than its title.
But oh well, this little series was part of my plan for the week so I'm going to roll with it.
Let's see, I think it would be pretty good for its target audience. There's a lot of people dying at times, sometimes so suddenly that it seems brutal. But it's got almost zero depth. A lot of pew-pew blaster action and some lightsaber swooshing as well of course.
There are two main, very short stories.
In the first some trainee Jedi kids (I thought apprentices were called Padawans but that term doesn't appear here) are sent on a Mission to prove themselves, which very quickly goes wrong and they inadvertently start a war which they then habe to defuse.
In the other, a Jedi's wife and daughter wind up on a path to apprenticeship under a very strange Master Thon (or Thorn or something, I didn't hear that name properly). All the while being pursued by a Hutt's henchmen (I think it was Baba the Hutt... something like that).
Not a lot happens so instead of adding any more than that, I'll let you read and hopefully just enjoy the adventure.
But oh well, this little series was part of my plan for the week so I'm going to roll with it.
Let's see, I think it would be pretty good for its target audience. There's a lot of people dying at times, sometimes so suddenly that it seems brutal. But it's got almost zero depth. A lot of pew-pew blaster action and some lightsaber swooshing as well of course.
There are two main, very short stories.
In the first some trainee Jedi kids (I thought apprentices were called Padawans but that term doesn't appear here) are sent on a Mission to prove themselves, which very quickly goes wrong and they inadvertently start a war which they then habe to defuse.
In the other, a Jedi's wife and daughter wind up on a path to apprenticeship under a very strange Master Thon (or Thorn or something, I didn't hear that name properly). All the while being pursued by a Hutt's henchmen (I think it was Baba the Hutt... something like that).
Not a lot happens so instead of adding any more than that, I'll let you read and hopefully just enjoy the adventure.
November 13, 2023
I'm going to review this series of two audio productions together [Star Wars Tales of the Jedi & Star Wars Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith], there might be spoilers within.
I am not a fan of full-cast productions usually because it is often times hard to tell who is talking, unless there are really distinct voices, and because the lack of narrator makes some of the story telling awkward, because it puts a lot of explaining into the mouths of the characters rather than a narrator. This production however was not bad, although the transitions were awkward. Frequently, if not always, as one scene would finish with a noun the next scene would begin with someone else saying the same noun. In regards to the story, the biggest downside is that in an attempt to elevate it to be on par with the movies, there are so many plot twists that they become too numerous to count and fairly obvious to see coming. Another pitfall, is that almost every Sith story sounds the same and I found myself confusing the story of Freedon Nadd with Marka Ragnos. The story line is solid and has since been so interwoven into other narratives that it became almost foundational. It is a shame that the other graphic novels in this series were also not adapted into audio, it does kind of leave you hanging if you are not familiar with the broader story.
I am not a fan of full-cast productions usually because it is often times hard to tell who is talking, unless there are really distinct voices, and because the lack of narrator makes some of the story telling awkward, because it puts a lot of explaining into the mouths of the characters rather than a narrator. This production however was not bad, although the transitions were awkward. Frequently, if not always, as one scene would finish with a noun the next scene would begin with someone else saying the same noun. In regards to the story, the biggest downside is that in an attempt to elevate it to be on par with the movies, there are so many plot twists that they become too numerous to count and fairly obvious to see coming. Another pitfall, is that almost every Sith story sounds the same and I found myself confusing the story of Freedon Nadd with Marka Ragnos. The story line is solid and has since been so interwoven into other narratives that it became almost foundational. It is a shame that the other graphic novels in this series were also not adapted into audio, it does kind of leave you hanging if you are not familiar with the broader story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 14, 2016
Сама по себе си книжката не беше лоша, обаче твърде детска ми дойде. Предвидима и не натоварваща. Което не е лошо, обаче препратките към оригиналната история ми бяха малко в повече. А и необходимо ли е във всяка история от сагата нечия ръка да бъде отрязана?
November 21, 2025
It’s been 27 years since I first read a Star Wars Expanded Universe novel, so returning to this universe felt like a nostalgic homecoming, even though Tales of the Jedi takes place centuries before the events of the movies. This audio drama adapts two interwoven storylines from the late Tom Veitch’s classic comics, and the format suits them incredibly well.
The voice actors bring real depth and distinction to the characters, making each one vivid and memorable. The production is polished, atmospheric, and thoroughly immersive, capturing the mythic tone of this ancient era of Star Wars. Both storylines are engaging, well paced, and full of the kind of momentum that keeps you listening chapter after chapter.
Overall, Tales of the Jedi is an enjoyable return to the Legends continuity, richly performed, compellingly told, and a great listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The voice actors bring real depth and distinction to the characters, making each one vivid and memorable. The production is polished, atmospheric, and thoroughly immersive, capturing the mythic tone of this ancient era of Star Wars. Both storylines are engaging, well paced, and full of the kind of momentum that keeps you listening chapter after chapter.
Overall, Tales of the Jedi is an enjoyable return to the Legends continuity, richly performed, compellingly told, and a great listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
October 4, 2015
Ulic Qel-Droma, his brother Cay, and their Twi'lek friend Tott are all apprentices under Jedi Master Arca Jeth. The three are sent on a mission to Onderon to help bring an end to wars between the royal family and exiled Beast Riders. What they learn though is that something more sinister than they could have imagined resides undder the surface of the planet - lingering remnants of the Sith Lord Freedon Nadd.
Meanwhile, Nomi Sunrider watches her husband die in front of her and their daughter. She only begins to understand the power of the Force within her as she goes to find Master Thun, the Jedi her husband was seeking.
There is a good balance between Ulic's story, of facing the ghost of Freedon Nadd and his live followers, and Nomi's as she faces her fears and becomes a Jedi Knight. I read the comic a while ago, so don't remember everything, but I do feel the audiobook stays true to form
Freedon Nadd's voice was a little ridiculous. I had to laugh at it.
Meanwhile, Nomi Sunrider watches her husband die in front of her and their daughter. She only begins to understand the power of the Force within her as she goes to find Master Thun, the Jedi her husband was seeking.
There is a good balance between Ulic's story, of facing the ghost of Freedon Nadd and his live followers, and Nomi's as she faces her fears and becomes a Jedi Knight. I read the comic a while ago, so don't remember everything, but I do feel the audiobook stays true to form
Freedon Nadd's voice was a little ridiculous. I had to laugh at it.
September 1, 2016
Wow! It was great to listen to this story again. I read the comic series years ago and my brother gave me the audio cassette version of this story for Christmas when I was young, and the story was just as good as I remember it. I loved the story so much, my wife and I decided to name one of our kids after Nomi Sunrider. I'm looking forward to listening to the next in the series.
November 19, 2010
Inizia qui un lungo ascolto di tutta la saga. L'inizio promette male. Sermbra l'audio di un b-Movie. I suoni non aiutano ma in realtà la trama è esile e la narrazione inesistente e inconsistente. Aspettiamo e vediamo. Buon esercizio di ascolto.
January 13, 2016
I listened to the audiobook. It was well-made, but there is some really weird stuff in the story. I can't really fault it for including Jedi who are allowed to have families since the prequels had not been released yet, but that four-legged beast who turns out to be a Jedi is such a bizarre idea.
April 6, 2011
Listened to this audio "drama" based on the book. The voice acting and script are truly awful. I assume the book version is better, but I'm not going to read it to find out.
March 12, 2013
This was a lot of fun to listen to. It's a fully casted audio book with sound and effects and all. Freedon Nadd is pretty damn dead and evil too.
January 16, 2017
Ich habe nach der ersten Stunde aufgehört.
Flach und langweilig. Für Kinder bis 14.
Flach und langweilig. Für Kinder bis 14.
October 11, 2019
Good book
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