sixasuxa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mathetes51's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
A really interesting read. I really liked how different Plagueis is, with his moving away from the rule of two, and being willing to share power. I felt like his death was a little anticlimatic, but I really enjoyed when it happened.
I also really like how Maul is portrayed in this book. We get a look at him that we've never gotten before, and I really like that.
I also really like how Maul is portrayed in this book. We get a look at him that we've never gotten before, and I really like that.
beorn_101's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting read, it is far more about the rise of Darth Sidious then Darth Plagueis. This book, unlike many of the other Star Wars books I have read this one was very light on action. Instead; it focused a LOT on the philosophy of the Sith, the differences between a Sith and a fallen Jedi, and the "Grand Plan" of the Sith for the last thousand years.
If you are curious about the Sith, about how the Republic fell to lead to the Empire, or even why it seems like there was very little military might behind the Republic before the Clone Trooper armies this it is the book for you.
If you are looking for lots of lightsabre duels, lots of info on Darth Plagueis, or star ship fights this is a book you may want to pass.
If you are curious about the Sith, about how the Republic fell to lead to the Empire, or even why it seems like there was very little military might behind the Republic before the Clone Trooper armies this it is the book for you.
If you are looking for lots of lightsabre duels, lots of info on Darth Plagueis, or star ship fights this is a book you may want to pass.
dj92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
knp4597's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
4.0
kandicez's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this and the audio had one of my least favorite devices on the planet. There was music in the background. I always feel that music on an audio book is liken to a laugh track on television. As if the author/reader thinks I don't know how I am supposed to feel at any given time. If I think something is funny, I'll laugh. I don't need a guide. Same with feeling suspense, dread and upliftment, I do not need an instruction sheet.
This novel began with Plagueis as the main character, but once Sidious shows up, he becomes background. I was disappointed. It was interesting to see how P's money helped shape the future of the Force, Light and Dark, but I wanted more than that. Anakin's birth was not even touched upon. That's really why I read this book.
I would like to complain that many other books plots were rehashed here, but I think that's because the casual Star wars reader wouldn't have read those books, so at least I can understand why that was done, but it just led to more frustration on my part.
This novel began with Plagueis as the main character, but once Sidious shows up, he becomes background. I was disappointed. It was interesting to see how P's money helped shape the future of the Force, Light and Dark, but I wanted more than that. Anakin's birth was not even touched upon. That's really why I read this book.
I would like to complain that many other books plots were rehashed here, but I think that's because the casual Star wars reader wouldn't have read those books, so at least I can understand why that was done, but it just led to more frustration on my part.
dbzvin's review against another edition
4.0
Some aspects of the book are difficult to read since its deep in the politics, business and machinations of intellectual elitism. The book Darth Plagueis, once you get to know him, explains the philosophical roots of the Empire's pillars of beliefs. Training and educating Palpatine, seeing their relationship blossom to a brotherhood of pure evil. All these elements create an atmosphere of an engaging read. This book is what The Phantom Menace was supposed to be.