Emma Meiko Candon’s novel follows up Visions: “The Duel.” We explore the world of the Ronin and how this story tells a different version of Star Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• How Ronin is a challenge to read, but a rewarding experience,
• The ways the Force in Ronin differs from our experience in traditional Star Wars stories,
• Why the Sith and the Jedi aren’t the same types of characters we are used to,
• The state of the galaxy in Ronin,
• Samurai and other Japanese influences that shaped the Star Wars story presented in Ronin, and
• Whether and how this book enhanced our consumption of “The Duel.”

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out episodes 317 and 318 discussing Visions.

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