The Paradise Snare

The Paradise Snare is a Star Wars universe novel featuring one of my favorite characters, Han Solo. This is early in the smuggler's life, before he was drawn to the light side of the force and teamed up with the Rebels. It is also the start of Han's life as a pilot. As one would expect, he finds a love interest in this novel and saves her from enslavement.

The Paradise Snare is one of the better Star Wars novels I have read. The source material is strong, since Han is one of the more interesting characters in the series. I enjoyed his backstory and how he got to the point in his life where everybody first saw him. The writing was crisp and professional. AC Crispin knows how to weave a fine tale with skill. The story is infused with show more action and tension throughout. I think most readers of Star Wars fiction will enjoy this novel. Highly recommended.

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I really enjoyed this foray into the lives of Han and Murrgh the Togorian. Bria was a fun character too. This is an excellent backstory for Han....better IMO than the new Solo movie. The writing was fine but the story was great.

Quick easy read but like other reviewers I didn't get why Han was interested in the woman. Someone more unlike Leia I can't imagine.

A young Han Solo orphaned on the streets of Corellia without a clue as to how he got there or who he was. Every time Han tried to remember, it hurt. A lot. That was when he met Garris Shrike. He wound up living with Garris aboard the Trader’s Luck, along with dozens of other orphans. The orphans were forced to pick-pocket and occasionally had been physically abused. At age 19 Han Solo finally couldn’t take it any longer, he decided to escape the Trader’s Luck and apply for a piloting job on the planet Ylesia. Set 10 years before A New Hope, A. C. Crispin introduces a new side of Han solo in volume 1 one of Han Solo Trilogy, Paradise Snare. Within the book readers will find adventure, first love, allusions, and mischief; a perfect show more blend for a book about Solo. show less

Great start to the trilogy. I was immediatly a Han/Bria fan. Her dear john letter was heartbreaking but totally understandable. A person w/ an addiction has to concentrate on getting better and not play house.
I like how understanding and supportive her father was. Not many dad's would like a guy Han I think :lol:
A great escape from Ylesia. I grew fond of Muuurgh and glad he found his mate. Their wedding ritual was an interesting one. I hope he come back in the story.
I knew things were too peachy after Han was accepted into the Acedemy but did not expcet Garris to show up so soon and what a great fight/chase! that end had me on the edge of my seat.

I had a lot of fun reading this book. I don't really expect a lot from Star Wars books, but this one was just fun and easy to read.

Amazing! I loved every second of this book. I don't think I was bored once. The writing is great, the plot is interesting, and I enjoyed this peek into Han Solo's life.