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bookishmillennial's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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The first half of this book looks at different groups' responses to a collision (natural?) disaster that leaves fragments speeding through space, and causing mass destruction. It was devastating, and I was not expecting to start off this prequel series with so much loss, dang! That was rough. I found it fascinating once the Jedi realized there were also people onboard some of these fragments, so they began rescue missions for these now refugees. All life is precious, and you could feel the sadness each time a life was lost.
There are a LOT of points of view in this book (all told in third-person), which was hard for me to follow at times (not a book problem, moreso a me problem because the majority of books I read have two POVs or less).
However, I do think it set up the galaxy quite well, and introduced political and interpersonal dynamics that inform the zeitgeist of the time. The world-building was so much fun, and why I love first books in series. I will be continuing the series, and really love this new journey I'm on (in the High Republic lol).
The first half of this book looks at different groups' responses to a collision (natural?) disaster that leaves fragments speeding through space, and causing mass destruction. It was devastating, and I was not expecting to start off this prequel series with so much loss, dang! That was rough. I found it fascinating once the Jedi realized there were also people onboard some of these fragments, so they began rescue missions for these now refugees. All life is precious, and you could feel the sadness each time a life was lost.
There are a LOT of points of view in this book (all told in third-person), which was hard for me to follow at times (not a book problem, moreso a me problem because the majority of books I read have two POVs or less).
However, I do think it set up the galaxy quite well, and introduced political and interpersonal dynamics that inform the zeitgeist of the time. The world-building was so much fun, and why I love first books in series. I will be continuing the series, and really love this new journey I'm on (in the High Republic lol).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Torture, Kidnapping, War, and Injury/Injury detail
jimfox14's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Torture, Kidnapping, and Colonisation
sprintervip's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Holy crap, this was a roller coaster!
This book starts by throwing you right into the Great Hyperspace Disaster. I was very curious about it was, having read a lot about it on different Star Wars internet sources. I'm still just starting making my way through the High Republic books, and I picked this up because it's one of the like 5 books we have on that era at the library. I was not disappointed.
I have only read one other High Republic book so far, but I believe this one is the basis for most of the other novels set in that time. It's not the first chronologically (I don't think), but definitely the first people should read in my opinion to fully grasp how the Disaster affected the galaxy, and the rise of the Nihil.
There's a swift change in pace from part 1 to part 2, and a lot of characters to keep track of, but there was enough to keep me engaged to the very end. The Nihil are my kind of villain, and I cannot wait to see what they're up to next(especially Marchion Ro...)
I am loving the High Republic era so far. Definitely a step in the right direction from Disney/Lucasfilm to expend the world in that direction instead of the mess we got as a sequel trilogy. (Can you imagine if we'd had the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the rise of the Nihil movies? 😩 )
This book starts by throwing you right into the Great Hyperspace Disaster. I was very curious about it was, having read a lot about it on different Star Wars internet sources. I'm still just starting making my way through the High Republic books, and I picked this up because it's one of the like 5 books we have on that era at the library. I was not disappointed.
I have only read one other High Republic book so far, but I believe this one is the basis for most of the other novels set in that time. It's not the first chronologically (I don't think), but definitely the first people should read in my opinion to fully grasp how the Disaster affected the galaxy, and the rise of the Nihil.
There's a swift change in pace from part 1 to part 2, and a lot of characters to keep track of, but there was enough to keep me engaged to the very end. The Nihil are my kind of villain, and I cannot wait to see what they're up to next
I am loving the High Republic era so far. Definitely a step in the right direction from Disney/Lucasfilm to expend the world in that direction instead of the mess we got as a sequel trilogy. (Can you imagine if we'd had the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the rise of the Nihil movies? 😩 )
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Kidnapping, and War
blairextraordinaire's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Animal death, Torture, and Death of parent
ohgull's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Torture, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing
mandkips's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and War
Minor: Drug use, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
darthban's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Torture and Injury/Injury detail
punkisocks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
astropova's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was great! Definitely and awesome beginning to the High Republic stories. I thought it was very well paced and did very well with switching back and forth between plotlines. All the characters were very cool and super nuanced. I'm eager to read more in the series!
I also think it did very well with worldbuilding in a way that isn't over the top and might be accessible to those who aren't steeped in the Star Wars fandom. I say "might" because I can't judge this accurately, as I am definitely very steeped. :)
I also think it did very well with worldbuilding in a way that isn't over the top and might be accessible to those who aren't steeped in the Star Wars fandom. I say "might" because I can't judge this accurately, as I am definitely very steeped. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Torture