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larissadistler's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent lead-up to Rogue One. This story is told from the perspective of Jyn's parents (Galen and Lyra Erso), Orson Krennic, and Has Obitt (a Dresselian smuggle who ends up in the middle of the plot and through which Saw Gerrara is introduced to the Erso's).
Catalyst clears up a lot of questions such as: Who was Krennic to Galen? How did Galen even get involved with the Death Star to begin with? What prompted him to leave the project? What does it have to do with Saw Gerrara? What happened to Geonosis after the death of Archduke Poggle the Lesser?
It's a great read also. I think that someone not super interested in Star Wars could enjoy the book.
Catalyst clears up a lot of questions such as: Who was Krennic to Galen? How did Galen even get involved with the Death Star to begin with? What prompted him to leave the project? What does it have to do with Saw Gerrara? What happened to Geonosis after the death of Archduke Poggle the Lesser?
It's a great read also. I think that someone not super interested in Star Wars could enjoy the book.
fidthehuman's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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.