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adrreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
an excellent book if you’re into the clone wars and want to know more about the in-universe history and politics leading up to it.
this book really goes in depth into the development of the grand plan, plans for the clone army and order 66, and more about how the sith function ideologically. if you’re into star wars politics and reading about villains i highly recommend!
this book really goes in depth into the development of the grand plan, plans for the clone army and order 66, and more about how the sith function ideologically. if you’re into star wars politics and reading about villains i highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Torture
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Slavery
bashsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've always been blown away by Palpatine's master manipulation skills, so it was cool to peer behind the curtain and see how he managed to manufacture a war for his own gain. Plagueis is an interesting character, and I liked his philosophizing on Sith principles - and how his arrogance was ultimately his downfall.
Lots and lots of galatic politics and economics, though. That aspect really made my head spin at times. Also, I constantly had to look up the species being described because I haven't read a ton of Star Wars books, so matching the names of the species to the visuals I know from the TV shows and movies was a bit harrowing at times.
Lots and lots of galatic politics and economics, though. That aspect really made my head spin at times. Also, I constantly had to look up the species being described because I haven't read a ton of Star Wars books, so matching the names of the species to the visuals I know from the TV shows and movies was a bit harrowing at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Racism, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Classism, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Slavery, War, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Torture
Minor: Stalking, Trafficking, and Vomit
-Racism is of the fantasy kind (between all the alien races) rather than the real world variety.
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