In this article I would like to talk about the book TARKIN by James Luceno 2014.
The author is a well know StarWars EU novel writter. "Darth Plagueis" among them.
The scenario takes place between episode 3 and 4 during the assembly on the Death Star.
Of course the Main character is the Moff TARKIN that is not yet Gran Moff...
The story is really detailed and brings us to know the back story of the officer that died too soon in the original trilogy.
We will understand his fillosophy, his approach to law and order and his rise to the upper levels of the empire. We will finally understand why even Darth Vader can accept to follow his command.
This brings me to the second very important character of the novel: Darth Vader. We can see him in action and also his interaction to the Emperor. he is off course impressive... Most impressive...
The plot is interesting. Lot of travels in the outer and mid rim. The first sparks of rebellion. The structure of the Empire. TARKIN acting with no mercy.
Here bellow positive points and negative points.
POSITIVE
The duo Vader / Tarkin. Seems to see them back in the Citadel rescue during the clone wars.
Description of the Empire Board of command and the interactions between the factions.
Several references to the Clone Wars and how it has forged the Galaxy, the populations and the Empire structure.
A lot of details on the Emperor and several references to his Master: Darth Plagueis
Some insights of the true plan of Darth Sidious besides the Empire.
Revelations of atrocities committed by the Empire.
NEGATIVE
The plot is too short. The end of the plot leaves us with a taste of missed climax.
The Death Star stays a side element that could have be more directly involved.
Overall it is a great novel providing a lot of info on the Empire, the history and the Leaders.
From the evil point of view.
I really recommend it.
Quote : "The sooner the battle station is completed, the sooner you and I can devote ourselves to more pressing matters..." - Emperor Darth Sidious
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