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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wouldn't recommend it. Not bad, but not great or especially interesting. Too similar to Thrawn and Sith Lords -- just another buddy adventure with Vader tagging along
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death
Minor: Genocide
Dieses Buch erzählt nicht nur die Lebensgeschichte von Tarkin selbst und wie er zu der Person wurde, die er ist. Es wird auch einiges über Palpatine offengelegt, was äußerst interessant ist.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The production and narration are second to none! The story is already great but the added elements take it to another level. Great listen
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Tarkin is my second foray into the New Star Wars Canon, the first being [b:Lords of the Sith|22012290|Lords of the Sith|Paul S. Kemp|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1398457143s/22012290.jpg|41325693]. Continuing the Antagonist as Protagonist trend in modern storytelling, [b: Tarkin|22012250|Tarkin (Star Wars)|James Luceno|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1398456370s/22012250.jpg|41325637] looks into the life of Moff Wilhuff Tarkin and his interactions with Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. This book is based on the time between the PT and OT just like [b:Lords of the Sith|22012290|Lords of the Sith|Paul S. Kemp|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1398457143s/22012290.jpg|41325693], so there are more Republic vs. Separatist equipment and weaponry, but we are slowly marching towards the tech that long-time Star Wars fans know and love TIE Fighters and X-Wings and the like.
What I really want to commend on this review is the audio-book production, which was frankly, top notch. It is produced like a radio dramatization while still being unabridged. John Williams' fantastic score is expertly placed to add to the story versus overshadowing it. The voice acting and narration are great and it is easy to differentiate the speakers. Finally, the sound effects really up the ambiance. It sounds like you're on a ship, and the battles sound true to the Star Wars Brand.
I didn't really want to touch too much on the plot itself, mainly because I'm sure someone else has done so better than I would be able to. The book, audiobook specifically, is recommended!
What I really want to commend on this review is the audio-book production, which was frankly, top notch. It is produced like a radio dramatization while still being unabridged. John Williams' fantastic score is expertly placed to add to the story versus overshadowing it. The voice acting and narration are great and it is easy to differentiate the speakers. Finally, the sound effects really up the ambiance. It sounds like you're on a ship, and the battles sound true to the Star Wars Brand.
I didn't really want to touch too much on the plot itself, mainly because I'm sure someone else has done so better than I would be able to. The book, audiobook specifically, is recommended!
3.5 Stars. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. it is surely low brow and not meant to be an intelligent use of language. that said page turners are supposed to be for vacation reading, right. in that vein this is perfect summer reading: fun, simple, and straight forwardly entertaining.