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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Wow! This book was excellent. I can't recommend it highly enough. It Also has a really good cover. How come I don't do real reviews for goodreads only for Tumblr? I guess I'll just copy it here.
Wilhuff Tarkin, Moff and former Governor of Eriadu is stationed out in the outer rim overseeing the construction of the Death Star. He receives an urgent message from a nearby system, A strange unexpected call claiming that they have come under attack. Tarkin sees past the deception noticing some tell-tale interference caused by a recorded loop and is prepared when the attack come.
Tarkin foils the attack but is soon called away to Coruscant where he learns of a recently discovered cache of communications devices that could be used to disrupt and break into holonet communications. Despite protests the emperor sends Vader an Tarkin to the world these devices were discover. The two fall into a trap, and Tarkin’s ship is stolen. Tarkin and Vader must stop the ship and bring down the dissident’s network before they manage to do real damage.
This is one of the best Star Wars books I’ve read in a while. James Luceno does a good job making Tarkin seem adventurous an heroic, while still not taking away from his status as a villain. The format of the book is a bit strange. At one moment the book will read as a historical account. At the next, It’s Tarkin in present time. Then, It’s Tarkin n the past. These segments have no real division or Transition. It can make things a bit awkward at times, but for the most part it works well enough.
Besides being inside Tarkin’s head we also get to be inside of Palpatine’s. I think this is the first time I have seen that done, and if it isn’t it is certainly the best representation of Palpatine that I have seen.
The only problem I really have with the character of Tarkin in this s he doesn’t seem like the kind of man who would refuse to have his ship readied. He doesn’t seem like the kind of man who would refuse to listen to someone telling him that the rebels attack posed a threat. In fact he seems like the kind of man who would have analyzed their attack himself, and would have an escape plan, as well as a plan of attack.
The artwork for this is really good too. I love the realistic but still cartoony style of Tarkin and Vader. I also really like the choice of text and coloring for the title. There’s just something about it that screams Star Wars.
Definitely Check it out.
Wilhuff Tarkin, Moff and former Governor of Eriadu is stationed out in the outer rim overseeing the construction of the Death Star. He receives an urgent message from a nearby system, A strange unexpected call claiming that they have come under attack. Tarkin sees past the deception noticing some tell-tale interference caused by a recorded loop and is prepared when the attack come.
Tarkin foils the attack but is soon called away to Coruscant where he learns of a recently discovered cache of communications devices that could be used to disrupt and break into holonet communications. Despite protests the emperor sends Vader an Tarkin to the world these devices were discover. The two fall into a trap, and Tarkin’s ship is stolen. Tarkin and Vader must stop the ship and bring down the dissident’s network before they manage to do real damage.
This is one of the best Star Wars books I’ve read in a while. James Luceno does a good job making Tarkin seem adventurous an heroic, while still not taking away from his status as a villain. The format of the book is a bit strange. At one moment the book will read as a historical account. At the next, It’s Tarkin in present time. Then, It’s Tarkin n the past. These segments have no real division or Transition. It can make things a bit awkward at times, but for the most part it works well enough.
Besides being inside Tarkin’s head we also get to be inside of Palpatine’s. I think this is the first time I have seen that done, and if it isn’t it is certainly the best representation of Palpatine that I have seen.
The only problem I really have with the character of Tarkin in this s he doesn’t seem like the kind of man who would refuse to have his ship readied. He doesn’t seem like the kind of man who would refuse to listen to someone telling him that the rebels attack posed a threat. In fact he seems like the kind of man who would have analyzed their attack himself, and would have an escape plan, as well as a plan of attack.
The artwork for this is really good too. I love the realistic but still cartoony style of Tarkin and Vader. I also really like the choice of text and coloring for the title. There’s just something about it that screams Star Wars.
Definitely Check it out.
Not what I expected, and kinda disappointed that we didn't see ANYTHING with Tarkin on the Death Star but interested to see how he got to the rank of Grand Moff and how his home world trials shaped him.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
Good, not as good as Catalyst, but nice to get some deep insight into what makes Tarkin the terrifying man he is.
An interesting look at the man "holding Vader's leash" in A New Hope. The story was interesting, but I did have a harder time keeping track of all the characters and species, especially all the characters that steal Tarkin's ship.
A book truly about evil. This does a great job of fleshing out Tarkin and Vader and gives them much more depth. Definitely something you have to be a fan of Star Wars, or at least familiar with, to appreciate let alone understand. Very engaging and actually had me on the edge of my seat for a few chapters. Will be reading again after a rewatch of the prequel trilogy at some point.
Zuerst wollte ich dem Buch nur drei Sterne geben. Wieso also nun doch vier?
Drei Sterne hätte ich für die eigentliche Handlung vergeben. Die Geschichte war in Ordnung, hat mich aber an keiner Stelle wirklich gepackt oder interessiert. Es geschahen halt einfach Dinge und ich habe davon gelesen.
Der Grund, weshalb ich dennoch vier Sterne gebe, ist der, dass man unheimlich viel über Tarkin erfährt. Tarkin war für mich bisher eine Figur, die halt da war. Ende. Im Grossen und Ganzen ist er bei mir immer untergegangen.
Luceno jedoch hat hier aufgezeigt, welch eine faszinierende Persönlichkeit Tarkin ist. Die Hintergrundgeschichte über ihn war es, die mich gefesselt hat. So habe ich sehr viel über eine bisher von mir verschmähte Figur gelernt.
Aufgrunddessen hat Lucenos Werk auf jeden Fall die vier Sternchen verdient.
Drei Sterne hätte ich für die eigentliche Handlung vergeben. Die Geschichte war in Ordnung, hat mich aber an keiner Stelle wirklich gepackt oder interessiert. Es geschahen halt einfach Dinge und ich habe davon gelesen.
Der Grund, weshalb ich dennoch vier Sterne gebe, ist der, dass man unheimlich viel über Tarkin erfährt. Tarkin war für mich bisher eine Figur, die halt da war. Ende. Im Grossen und Ganzen ist er bei mir immer untergegangen.
Luceno jedoch hat hier aufgezeigt, welch eine faszinierende Persönlichkeit Tarkin ist. Die Hintergrundgeschichte über ihn war es, die mich gefesselt hat. So habe ich sehr viel über eine bisher von mir verschmähte Figur gelernt.
Aufgrunddessen hat Lucenos Werk auf jeden Fall die vier Sternchen verdient.
While still reading:
So far, this has been my least favourite of all the SW novels I've consumed. And I think it mostly comes down to there being no stakes. Tarkin won't die. Vader won't die. Sheev won't die. And the other characters we don't really care about, because they never get properly introduced.
I feel like if this book was written from the rebels' POV, it would be much more exciting. We'd build a relationship to them.
But instead, thanks to the first few chapters, we relate to Tarkin and his struggle to find his ship. But after the second or so escape, it just gets boring. We want him to catch the shipnappers, but we also know that nothing big will happen if he doesn't, because otherwise we would have heard about it in other media, probably.
Mulling all of this over, the best experience to be gained from this book would probably be during a chronological watch-through of the entire series, right after episode 3.
So far, this has been my least favourite of all the SW novels I've consumed. And I think it mostly comes down to there being no stakes. Tarkin won't die. Vader won't die. Sheev won't die. And the other characters we don't really care about, because they never get properly introduced.
I feel like if this book was written from the rebels' POV, it would be much more exciting. We'd build a relationship to them.
But instead, thanks to the first few chapters, we relate to Tarkin and his struggle to find his ship. But after the second or so escape, it just gets boring. We want him to catch the shipnappers, but we also know that nothing big will happen if he doesn't, because otherwise we would have heard about it in other media, probably.
Mulling all of this over, the best experience to be gained from this book would probably be during a chronological watch-through of the entire series, right after episode 3.
James Luceno constantly brings new and intersting stories to the Star Wars universe. Tarkin of course is one of them. Tarkin is refreshing and offers new perspectives and tells the story of the 'evil' man that desroryed Alderaan in the original 'Star Wars'. His story has allowed me to foster a new found respect and in some ways admiration for the man. He truly is incredible, even if he and I would not agree on all topics.