--- product_id: 139364560 title: "Star Wars: The Approaching Storm" brand: "random house audio" price: "RM145" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Audible" url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/139364560-star-wars-the-approaching-storm store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Star Wars: The Approaching Storm **Brand:** random house audio **Price:** RM145 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Star Wars: The Approaching Storm by random house audio - **How much does it cost?** RM145 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/139364560-star-wars-the-approaching-storm) ## Best For - random house audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted random house audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Alan Dean FosterStar Wars: The Approaching Storm ## Images ![Star Wars: The Approaching Storm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61erL6xVWgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Light on Star Wars, but Good Science Fiction *by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2003* 'The Approaching Storm' is Alan Dean Foster's contribution to the prequel era of novels. Like Greg Bear's 'Rogue Planet,' it takes place in the years between Episode One and Episode 2. Also like 'Rogue Planet' it suffers from being un-Star Wars like. By this, I mean that although the story takes place in the Star Wars universe and uses Star Wars characters, it just doesn't have the feel of a Star Wars novel.Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have been sent to Ansion to join another Jedi, named Luminar, and her Padawan, Barriss. Their mission is to negotiate a truce between the Unity Council that controls the city on Ansion and the Alwari, who are nomads that roam the plains. In doing so, they hope to keep Ansion from seceding from the Republic and taking countless other worlds with them in the Seperatist movement.Although I enjoyed Foster's descriptions of the Jedi characters, I felt this story lacked too many other Star Wars elements. Established races and vehicles were lacking. A few characters that were introduced to the public at large in Episode Two make an appearance in this novel, but not enough other 'friendly' faces are present.Overall, the novel has a style that is more akin to 'Allen Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold' than a Star Wars novel, as the Jedi roam the plains interacting with various Alwari tribes and taking on the dangerous life forms that inhabit Ansion. While the adventure was fun to read, it felt like was being accomplished.The worst aspect of the novel was the character Tooqui. Anyone who hated the Ewoks from 'Return of the Jedi' or Jar Jar Binks from the first two prequel movies is really going to despise this character. Although this character has a few heroic moments without complete bumbling, his mannerism and description is incredibly annoying.Despite all of this, this is still a decent novel. There are several good insights into Anakin and his impending turn to the Dark Side. The Jedi/Padawan relationship is fleshed out nicely between Anakin and Obi-Wan and Luminar and Barriss. It is a decent adventure story, it just lacked that special something that makes the Star Wars universe so unique and fun. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On The Approaching Storm by A.D.Foster *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2011* Alien-horse ridding through greenfields and vast prairies, on another planet. That was fun. The story is about two adult Jedi knights and two teenage Jedi apprendices, and their mission and journey on a planet Ansion. It is an adventure novel similar to 19 century novels, with explorers in foreign lands. The plot has the typical star-wars (SW) elements: negotiations, fighting (less than other SW books), and the good versus evil approach to everything (which make this book suitable to joung readers, more than adults). But unlike most SW books which deal with galaxy wars and politics, this one deals mostly with native people on a planet, their habits and (a more primitive) way of life, and conflicts among local tribes. To approach these people, the Jedi choose to travel ridding a kind of horses. That's a slow journey, so the reader has much time to see the landscape and life forms that live there, described with detail by the author. Their contact with the tribals is more personal, and this forces the Jedi to show a part of themselves not seen in other SW novels. One can watch a lightsaber dance, and Jedi as art performers. That was realy beautiful to see, the most beautiful scene i've read in a book in many years. I think someone can read this book, without detailed knowledge of SW universe. So it is a good adventure for sci-fi fans in general. Even persons who like to read traveling adventures, on Earth, might find that book interesting, as long they can stand the strange names and descriptions of alien animals. Personaly i enjoyed this book, and give it 5 stars as a book for young people (4 stars as book for adults). ### ⭐⭐⭐ Book takes a bit longer than other SW novels to ... *by M***C on Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016* Book takes a bit longer than other SW novels to move the story along. I think it's because it did not have the typical jumping back and forth between sub-plots. There is some of that, but I think by staying with a single sub-plot too long, it slows the read down significantly. I'm a fan of the SW universe of novels, and I really was looking forward to this book because of the story potential, given it was mentioned in Episode 2. Unfortunately, it came up a bit short. Still worth a read, just devote some time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/139364560-star-wars-the-approaching-storm](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/139364560-star-wars-the-approaching-storm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*