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ghostnayto's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
austex_93's review against another edition
4.0
As much as I love stories of the mystical Jedi and Sith, it's a refreshing change to dive into the lives of non-force sensitive characters. I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Looking forward to reading Rogue One next!
mkpatt's review against another edition
3.0
It was good, but not much action. Well written, but there were very few characters I actually liked, even though I was familiar with most of them. A good prequel to Rogue One, if you can get through it without falling asleep.
elbosso's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
nyx_knight's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
ttodd86's review against another edition
2.0
It is what it is: a prequel book to a Star Wars movie. Not worth reading if you are not a fan and not that enjoyable if you are. Probably because you know where this book is going to end up, it seemed a bit too long.
cadmanreads's review against another edition
4.0
I read quite a while after release and so I was very familiar with the Rogue One movie. I think this probably made me like this book a little more.
I cared about the Ersos and to a lesser extent Krenic.
There's some great background regarding the death star construction and the links to the prequel trilogy that I enjoyed. My only issue was I thought it was a little too long.
I followed up the book by rewatching the movie and I also managed to find a writers commentary on YouTube to sync up with the rewatch.
I cared about the Ersos and to a lesser extent Krenic.
There's some great background regarding the death star construction and the links to the prequel trilogy that I enjoyed. My only issue was I thought it was a little too long.
I followed up the book by rewatching the movie and I also managed to find a writers commentary on YouTube to sync up with the rewatch.
sdloomer's review against another edition
4.0
--3.5/5 stars--
Although it took me well over a month to finish this (which I accredit to laziness), I was extremely pleased by the direction this novel took: the relationship between Galen Erso and Orson Krennic. I admit, I jumped into it directly after seeing Rogue One, and had absolutely no idea how it could be a prequel to a prequel--but I was relieved! Not only does it show and tell how Galen came to contribute to the building of the Death Star, but it also deliberated on how his and Lyra's relationship with the Empire became disillusioned.
While reading, it occurred to me that Orson Krennic, for all his slithery machinations, isn't actually an evil person. It was shown that way in Rogue One, most likely for the audience to have a common enemy, but here, we are treated to a real, fleshed out man: yes, he's incredibly ambitious, but it seems he truly believes that what he is doing is for the good if (most) everyone in the newly-formed Empire. He wants Galen to succeed because his inherent genius can't be acknowledged any other way (in Krennic's eyes), and those that stand in his way (Lyra included) must be removed. Galen is his friend and he thinks he is doing him a great service.
What I was most ecstatic about (though not at first, because I was solely focused on Jyn and her character after Rogue One) was the in-depth look at Lyra. We're almost immediately treated to her incredible insight, and throughout she manages to see right through Krennic and all his schemes with little difficulty. That and being Force-sensitive was what I loved most about Mr. Luceno's portrayal of her.
Also, Lyra doesn't take anyone's bullshit.
I'm a little sad to be leaving Galen and Lyra, as I'll be continuing on with the novelization of Rogue One, but it's been a good run. May the Force be with you!
(Can we get a Lyra book now?)
Although it took me well over a month to finish this (which I accredit to laziness), I was extremely pleased by the direction this novel took: the relationship between Galen Erso and Orson Krennic. I admit, I jumped into it directly after seeing Rogue One, and had absolutely no idea how it could be a prequel to a prequel--but I was relieved! Not only does it show and tell how Galen came to contribute to the building of the Death Star, but it also deliberated on how his and Lyra's relationship with the Empire became disillusioned.
While reading, it occurred to me that Orson Krennic, for all his slithery machinations, isn't actually an evil person. It was shown that way in Rogue One, most likely for the audience to have a common enemy, but here, we are treated to a real, fleshed out man: yes, he's incredibly ambitious, but it seems he truly believes that what he is doing is for the good if (most) everyone in the newly-formed Empire. He wants Galen to succeed because his inherent genius can't be acknowledged any other way (in Krennic's eyes), and those that stand in his way (Lyra included) must be removed. Galen is his friend and he thinks he is doing him a great service.
What I was most ecstatic about (though not at first, because I was solely focused on Jyn and her character after Rogue One) was the in-depth look at Lyra. We're almost immediately treated to her incredible insight, and throughout she manages to see right through Krennic and all his schemes with little difficulty. That and being Force-sensitive was what I loved most about Mr. Luceno's portrayal of her.
Also, Lyra doesn't take anyone's bullshit.
I'm a little sad to be leaving Galen and Lyra, as I'll be continuing on with the novelization of Rogue One, but it's been a good run. May the Force be with you!
(Can we get a Lyra book now?)