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adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
This is an interesting book that reads a lot like a novel version of a Star Wars comic. There’s a lot of action, and the introspective parts are few and quickly over.
I liked it because of how fast it moved. There’s always something happening, twists and turns and conspiring every other pages. Which leaves little room for anything else, but is great for action lovers.
Most of the book is seen through the eyes of Twi’leks and Cham Syndulla’s cell of Freedom Fighters. You have to be interested a minimum in Syndulla’s story to enjoy this, I think. I admit I was waiting for Hera to appear (she doesn’t) or for this to tie up with Rebels (it doesn’t) for most of the book. Even wondered at one point if it might contradict the Syndulla-centric episodes of Rebels. Thankfully it doesn’t.
Vader’s characterization is midway between RotS and ANH. He’s completely detached from Anakin, but he still holds some of the memories. Since we don’t have much time between the action to focus on him, his thoughts about his past are few and superficial, but I like that they were acknowledged.
The writing could be improved, and the chapter division is all over the place. But for what it is, I think readers looking for something that is on level with episodes of TCW or Rebels (lots of action) will be served. If you want an introspective book, look elsewhere.
I liked it because of how fast it moved. There’s always something happening, twists and turns and conspiring every other pages. Which leaves little room for anything else, but is great for action lovers.
Most of the book is seen through the eyes of Twi’leks and Cham Syndulla’s cell of Freedom Fighters. You have to be interested a minimum in Syndulla’s story to enjoy this, I think. I admit I was waiting for Hera to appear (she doesn’t) or for this to tie up with Rebels (it doesn’t) for most of the book. Even wondered at one point if it might contradict the Syndulla-centric episodes of Rebels. Thankfully it doesn’t.
Vader’s characterization is midway between RotS and ANH. He’s completely detached from Anakin, but he still holds some of the memories. Since we don’t have much time between the action to focus on him, his thoughts about his past are few and superficial, but I like that they were acknowledged.
The writing could be improved, and the chapter division is all over the place. But for what it is, I think readers looking for something that is on level with episodes of TCW or Rebels (lots of action) will be served. If you want an introspective book, look elsewhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, War, Violence, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Colonisation, Drug use, Slavery, and Blood
Minor: Grief, Racism, Genocide, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
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