Published almost a full month before the movie’s release, Terry Brooks’ novelization of The Phantom Menace still holds up and blows minds 20 years later!  Join us for month seven of Phantom Menace Year as we look back at this underrated bit of Star Wars literature!  We discuss how it’s unique and fascinating perspective on the story echoes not only through Episode 1 and the prequel trilogy but beyond!  What’s the deal with Jedi and dreams?  How did it introduce now standard thoughts about the history of the Sith?  And why was Terry Brooks so into Ric Olie?  Gather up your great globs of Bantha poodoo and celebrate the love with BLAST POINTS!