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A review by graff_fuller
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This story was a perfect setup for The Phantom Menace. I wasn't sure it would butt up against it well, but it really did.
Served up, magnificently. In fact, I am actually excited...to read a Terry Brooks novel (Star Wars novelization of The Phantom Menace). I have already read it once, but now that I've read everything in Legends...leading up to it, it just makes sense to read it. So, I will.
Now, this story was Darth Maul's, of course. BUT, that being said...it was also Jedi knight Darsha and Lorn Pavan's, with his trusty droid sidekick, I-5.
We also spent some time with Obi-Wan Kenobi, but for the most part, he was secondary, if not only in the background (noticing what was happening in the story). His involvement, more than what it was...would've compromised the next book/movie...and we cannot have that.
Since it WAS a Darth Maul story, it was not very forgiving, if at all. He is not shy, when it comes to killng for his Master...and this story tells THAT tale very well.
The were a number of great reveals in this story, too. The last one...was inevitable, but still surprising. Nice touch...very Sith of the author.
I will next be picking up The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks...and continuing my journey in the Star Wars: Legends books.
Served up, magnificently. In fact, I am actually excited...to read a Terry Brooks novel (Star Wars novelization of The Phantom Menace). I have already read it once, but now that I've read everything in Legends...leading up to it, it just makes sense to read it. So, I will.
Now, this story was Darth Maul's, of course. BUT, that being said...it was also Jedi knight Darsha and Lorn Pavan's, with his trusty droid sidekick, I-5.
We also spent some time with Obi-Wan Kenobi, but for the most part, he was secondary, if not only in the background (noticing what was happening in the story). His involvement, more than what it was...would've compromised the next book/movie...and we cannot have that.
Since it WAS a Darth Maul story, it was not very forgiving, if at all. He is not shy, when it comes to killng for his Master...and this story tells THAT tale very well.
The were a number of great reveals in this story, too. The last one...was inevitable, but still surprising. Nice touch...very Sith of the author.
I will next be picking up The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks...and continuing my journey in the Star Wars: Legends books.