The Paradise Snare
- 318
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“The Paradise Snare” is straightforward Star Wars adventure that fills in the young Han Solo’s life long before the films. A. C. Crispin writes the hardships of his early years with real care. Some readers notice that he barely changes over the novel, and others enjoy it chiefly for nostalgia. Opening “The Han Solo Trilogy” outside the official canon, it suits fans curious about the smuggler’s past.
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About the book
Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy is a trilogy of American science fiction novels set in the Star Wars universe. Considered as non-canon ('Legends'), it follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–1983). The trilogy was written by Ann C. Crispin, and released in June 1997, October 1997, and March 1998, respectively. The author stated that "Per Lucasfilm's request, I did not cover Han's time in the Imperial Academy, or his first meeting with Chewbacca"; these events were eventually depicted in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Reading order · The Han Solo Trilogy
Full order & progress →- The Paradise SnareThis book
7.67.6 / 10 - The Hutt GambitThe Hutt Gambit–Not ranked yet
- Rebel DawnRebel Dawn–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 82 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 36% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.4 | 9 | 11% |
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 73 | 89% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Paradise Snare?
It has 318 pages — shorter than 77% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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