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Darth Plagueis: Star Wars

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Darth Plaugeis is for the serious Star Wars fan who for years since the release of the prequel trilogy has hungered for a Star Wars story that actually takes itself seriously. If you're looking for epic space battles and lengthy lightsaber contests between the Jedi and Sith, this may not be the book for you. If, however, you have been long-awaiting a detailed and definitive account of Palpatine's origins then look no further!

Though a tad verbose in places, readers are rewarded with a well-constructed,and perfectly paced story with great attention to detail. It is this which allows you to both identify with the book's protagonist while at the same time gain insight into the possible inner-workings of an inhuman mind (literally, as Plagueis is revealed early on to be of the Muun species, whom we glanced in Attack of the Clones). What the book lacks in action, it more than makes up for with answers to questions that Fans such as myself have been asking for decades. First and foremost: How did Palpatine, the apparent architect of the fall of the Jedi Order come to be a Sith? Additionally, those of us who were disappointed by the introduction of midi-cholorians in Episode 1 are given an alternative perspective. Apparently, the truth that we heard (from Qui Gon) was from the Jedi point of view. The events covered in the book have been cleverly assembled to bring credence to many aspects of the prequels which have been regarded as plot-holes. Similar to how Wicked altered our perception of the Wizard of Oz, so will this give you a new found appreciation for Star Wars.

Though not the fun, space-romp that Lucas would have envisioned to tell the story, Plagueis is appropriately dark, often to the point of detrimental. Some readers and fans may find this to be a downer but knowing that the book is centered around the Sith Master who trained Sidious, know that anything that bodes well for him will likely bode ill for the rest of the inhabitants in the galaxy. Like it or not, you will be intrigued and you will learn the secrets of the dark side which have only been speculated about, until now.

The Force is strong with this one!

When watching ROTS, you're led to believe that the take of Plagueis the Wise takes place many years ago. Who would have though reading this book that Plagueis was around and kicking around the time of the Phantom Menace. The book also has a lot to do with the rise of Palpatine and that was a back story I've been waiting for for a long time. Great read.

A page turning adventure!

Darth Plagueis satisfies everything I want out of a Star Wars book. The story is immersive as you are drawn into the secret and dark world of the Sith. You are swept along as you see the rise of Darth Plagueis, the discovery and rise of Darth Sidious and of course the end of Darth Plagueis.

As this book progresses, you realize that James Luceno sets himself up for a monumental task of spanning decades within the Star Wars Universe. In fact, the book reaches as far as parts of Episode I: The Phantom Menace. This is an extremely difficult task as Luceno has to attempt to seemlessly integrate his work into and through existing story lines without contradictions. I think He did a great job, but a few details kind of make me want to go back and read some of the older books to check for continuity issues (the brief parts about Dathomir stick out for me).

One thing that I notice about this book is that it seems like it focuses more on the rise of Darth Sidious than learning the story of Darth Plagueis. In fact, I was unsatisfied with the presentation of Darth Plagueis's research into midi-chlorians and their relationship to the Force. It just didn't seem to do justice to the mysteries hinted at in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

Over all, I really enjoyed this book. It feels like I have been waiting a while for a Star Wars book of this calibre and I give it a hearty thumbs up!!!

No complaints to be made, quick cheap and new! Im definitely gonna buy more of these in the near future!

Darth Plagueis is a must read for anyone who is a fan of the background of the Sith. This book is a prequel to Star Wars episode one. Giving a lot of background, and detail to how things got to the point they are in the phantom menace.

I liked this book, found it interesting, and it moved along at a good pace. The story doesn't drag, and there is a lot of action in this book. Mostly how ever it has a lot of shadowy political, and business maneuvering. Which I found just as awesome as the action. Seeing how the Sith schemed their way to the top of things, and how eventually Plagueis is betrayed then destroyed.

I would say this book is equally as good has the first Darth Bane book. If you liked that one then I would give this one a try.

James Luceno creates with Darth Plaguies his magnum opus of Star Wars lit. If you're entering into this experience expecting the breezy style of the Darth Bane books, think again.

Plagueis follows the rise of the Muun Sith Lord from the death of his master to his own fabled death at the hands of his apprentice. This of course is only scratching the surface as Plagueis turns out to be not only the most well written and well researched of Star Wars books in existence. It's also the answer to every single niggling question you ever had as to why things are as they are when we begin The Phantom Menace. Cause let's face it. That movie needs some explanation!

This tome is the answer, bursting with Expanded Universe references, tying everything together in a plausible and riveting way. Plagueis is so built upon layers that when we get to the inevitable and obvious ending, we're still knocked cold. Never do the references and homages ever get in the way of the storytelling.

Simply one of the most fascinating and mature Star Wars stories, thus far. James Luceno does an expert job of connecting many of the dots thrown out there in the Star Wars movies, with background that gives it all sense.

This one is definitely a dark topic, and not the typical high adrenaline race around the galaxy with battle scenes on every second page. Luceno paints a serious and very mature picture of the Sith background that leads to Palpatine's placement as Emperor. It is a story about the political, economic and power struggles in Palpatine ascending the political ladder. Fortunately, Luceno writes a very realistic story, in that the rise to power is not linear, and is not an easy journey without twists and turns.

Exceptional picture of the other side of the Star Wars saga. Brilliant move to tell the tale from the Dark side, as most of the other books and stories take the Jedi point of view exclusively.

Powerful. Well written. Very mature read for the mature Star Wars fan.

Should been called "The rise of palpatine"
Not much about Plagueis is this book.
Not much of lightsaber fighting.
Not much of action.
Too much of politic on Coruscent.

For a good dark side book, try the Darth Bane trilogy.