The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster

The Approaching Storm

Star Wars - Legends

Alan Dean Foster

384 pages first pub 2002 (view editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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The Approaching Storm is perfect for the reader who wants to see the pre-Episode II Jedi Order strained by realpolitik, as Obi-Wan, Anakin, and two lesser-known Jedi must solve a planetary secession crisis that could tilt the entire galaxy—without a lightsaber duel in every chapter.

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The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge ...

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Community Reviews

3.19
based on 546 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

lighthearted: 22%

tense: 22%

funny: 12%

informative: 12%

mysterious: 12%

challenging: 9%

hopeful: 9%

reflective: 9%

dark: 3%

emotional: 3%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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