Luke Skywalker

The tale of Luke Skywalker is one of a hero. Growing up on a moisture farm but dreaming of flying through galaxies far beyond Tatooine, the naive young boy finds himself in the middle of a galactic conflict after his uncle charges him with the simple task of fixing up two new droids for the farm. Little did Luke know, those droids were central to the Rebellion and were attempting to escape Imperial capture, placing Luke and his family on the Empire’s wanted list. Luke’s place in the conflict is solidified as Stormtroopers raid his home and murder his aunt and uncle.

Luke is fearless, brave, and daring. He jumps into conflict eagerly, and consistently puts himself in danger to help his friends. The original trilogy shows Luke’s development as he grows from a fearless young man into a full-fledged Jedi Knight, ultimately redeeming his father. And, of course, Luke undergoes his own redemption arc, as a fear of the dark side leads to the creation of Kylo Ren and the beginning of Luke’s period of hiding. Ultimately, however, Luke recognizes his own failure and sacrifices himself for Rey and the Resistance.

As one of the central characters in the Star Wars universe (after all, the nine main series films have been termed the Skywalker Saga), Luke appears in many novels in both the Canon and Expanded Universe. This reading guide has been designed to highlight the most important books that include Luke, the books that help to build his character or are central to understanding his story. In each of these books, we see a new side of Luke and get a deeper look into his adventures beyond the movies and the ways that he grows in the Force. If you’re a fan of Luke or just want to dig deeper into this important character, this guide is perfect for you!

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