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    Darth Plagueis

    Written by James Luceno

    Narrated by Daniel Davis

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    He was the most powerful Sith lord who ever lived.
    But could he be the only one who never died?
     
    "Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying."
    -Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
     
    Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. And when the time is right, he destroys his Master-but vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death.
     
    Darth Sidious: Plagueis's chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
     
    Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination-and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?


    From the Hardcover edition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJan 10, 2012
    ISBN9780307969248
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    • 4/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: Throughout the galaxy, it was believed that Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker–the Chosen One–had died on Coruscant during the siege of the Jedi Temple. And, to some extent, that was true. Anakin was dead.From the site of Anakin Skywalker’s last stand–on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi–a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy’s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead . . . and Darth Vader lives.Word of the events that created him–the Jedi Council’s failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor’s retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin’s massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple–has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them.When the three narrowly elude execution–and become the desperate prey in a hunt across space–it’s neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers, nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of Darth Vader–behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul, and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance.For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padmé Amidala. Separated after Padmé’s death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime -- and the unspeakable power of the dark side.My Rating: 6 - Worth Reading, with ReservationsIt starts off REALLY good and really promising, but as I read, I found myself struggling just a bit with Vader himself. This book is about transitioning him from the remaining vestiges of Anakin Skywalker to the villain we all know and love (and love to hate) in the original trilogy. At times, his introspection is really powerful. At other times, it's a wee bit too melodramatic. Maybe that's why the Anakin part of him needs to go: the melodrama. At any rate, it's was an overall enjoyable read, one that's a great starting point for any reader who is interested in the prequel era but only has the prequel movies under their belt. Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader is a sequel to Revenge of the Sith, and there's fun cameos to boot.Spoilers, yay or nay?: Yay. And I also want to point out: there will be spoilers, at any given moment, for the entire run of Star Wars books up until the date the current book was published. So if the Star Wars are something you want to get into, stop now and read THIS instead. I don't recommend anyone reading this review unless they've read the book I'm reviewing now, due to aforementioned spoilers, so stop now or -- if you have read the book -- carry on to the full review below, which is located at my blog. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome. :)REVIEW: James Luceno's STAR WARS: DARK LORD: THE RISE OF DARTH VADERHappy Reading!
    • 4/5
      A fun book for Star Wars fans. A little weekend popcorn reading.
    • 5/5
      By far the very best Star Wars novel brought to life by the vivid resonate voice of Daniel Davis.
    • 5/5
      Best star wars book, very well written, tied into known storylines and excellently read.
    • 5/5
      Performance is amazing. Narrator can send chill down my spine during majors moment. If you are a fan of political and manipulation, then this is the right novel for you.
    • 5/5
      This is the prequel to the prequel. Everything about this audiobook is amazing. The production, narration, sounds, and dialogue.
    • 5/5
      This book has been an introduction for me in the world of Star Wars novels, and I loved it. The story was very well weaved and kept my interest which is troubling for me to do. I especially enjoyed the backstory of Plagueis, and was somewhat disappointed that more wasn't delved into his past and experiences. Sith training and how it was described tickled my imagination to no end.

      As for the reading of the novel, Daniel Davis is perfect for this job. He voices Darth Plagueis exactly as he would sound. As far as I am concerned, he is the definitive voice of the dark lord. The dramatization was highly entertaining and I looked forward to listening every night before bed.

      Pick this up if you are new to Star Wars novelizations. You won't be let down.
    • 3/5
      It's a decent book, but I can't help but feel it was a drye, emotionless plothole filler and history book. Not so much about the Sith lord from the title but Palpatine.

      It does tell us that Plagueis is in big heaps responsible for the starwars we know and love and there is certainly a need to read it if you like to get the whole story.
      But I had hoped for some more.. more raw human emotion, characters that had felt real. I am dissapointed it lacks this.
    • 5/5
      This is the best book of all the star wars fiction.
    • 5/5
      Not sure if there is a mix-up in these reviews, as many do not seem be for Darth Plagueis. I just finished it, having run out of canon audiobooks, and it was amazing! Even though this book is not considered canon (it is in the Legends grouping), Luceno did a great job giving us insight into the many machinations that could still easily inform the canon material. I really enjoyed seeing how Sith relationships varied between Tenebrous and Plagueis, then later Plagueis and Sidious. It was really interesting to hear the story of a Sith master focused more on unraveling the nuanced exploration of the force and its mysteries than on martial prowess and demonstrations of force powers. In addition to being the story of Plagueis, it is also a great backstory to the formation and rise of Palapatine into becoming Darth Sidious. Luceno was masterful in description of engineering the factions and actors leading up to the downfall of the Republic--weaving the long game story from decades before the canon movies and ending intertwined with The Phantom Menace. There are many fan theories regarding "who is Snoke" from The Force Awakens and one theory points to Snoke being Plagueies; although there are many holes in that theory--this book made me a fan of Plagueis the Wise and think he'd be a great villain addition to the canon storyline. Perhaps he indeed discover the force secrets to physical immortality. My only complaint is the 'science-like' explanations of the force acting via/through cellular mitochondria, but that is a personal preference issue set in the larger Star Wars storytelling--although it is often expressed in this book.
    • 4/5
      It was truly exiting to hear the “blanks” filled in on the rise of the grand plan and the Sith - soothing while on long commutes.
    • 5/5
      It was great to actually see what happened pre trilogy.
    • 5/5
      A revealing and detailed prequel to the Phantom Menace. Rewarding.
    • 5/5
      I loved the way the voice of the narrator grew with the book. Further into the end, the more I was sucked into the story by him. Great book within the Star Wars Series.
    • 5/5
      First of all, this is Darth Plagueis and not a story about Darth Vader, so some other people's comments certainly have me lost. Regardless this story is flawlessly told with a healthy run of political intrigue certainly being a bonus that does not detract from the story. Whether you are new or a long time fan, this story will not leave you confused or want of clarification.
    • 5/5
      A fantastic audiobook with nice tie in to the prequel trilogy, as expected, the book also makes a subtle reference to a key character from the Thrawn Trilogy, very much appreciated.

      However, this really should be titled Sidious or Palaptine, as good as it is and as much as Plagueis is mentioned and a crucial character, Palpatine is the main character of this audiobook from my eyes the second he is introduced.
    • 5/5
      Great book and well narrated definitely recommended to all Star Wars fans
    • 5/5
      Mergulho na política e cultura sith pré episódio 1. Fantástico!
    • 5/5
      Until now I have had no desire to go back and watch any of the prequels. That has changed with this book. James Luceno does a fantastic job of weaving a new tale in and around the existing Star Wars mythos. Now, much of this is not “Star Wars canon”, but nonetheless it was fine entertainment. I have read (mostly listened to) countless Star Wars books, both EU and Disney canon, I have seen all the movies, and animated TV series. This is among the best stories. Darth Plaugeis is a great character, and the rise of Palpatine is really interesting. Worth a read. The only complaint I have is with the narration which was really great, but being picky some Star Wars names were mispronounced repeatedly which is a little irritating, and some of the voices were off. Palestine’s voice was good, but not right when he was speaking as Sidious. A very minor complaint in an otherwise fantastic production.
    • 5/5
      Sad that this incredible story became non canon. Loved every minute of it.
    • 5/5
      I’ve always wanted to check this novel out, and my only regret is that it took me so long to do it. Sad this isn’t canon any longer
    • 5/5
      excellent book
    • 5/5
      Best Star Wars book so far. Introduces and lays the groundwork for all characters in episodes 1-3. Well written and performed. ~JTC~
    • 5/5
      I have always been too intimidated to try star wars books, because of the MANY names and places I would need to pronounce, so this was my first venture into the expanded galaxy. It was great, the narrator was excellent and the background noise helped set the mood. My wife said it makes the story seem like a kids story but I enjoyed it.
    • 3/5
      cool book to fill in gaps but if your looking for excitement here its not in this book very very political star wars
    • 4/5
      A great book written by James Luceno, Darth Plagueis is a story which challenges the idea of the Force in Star Wars. This book gives a good story and compelling character development for Palpatine. My one complaint is that many of the chapters meander and are boring. Other than that, fantastic book!

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    • 4/5
      In the immediate aftermath of Revenge of the Sith, this novel follows Darth Vader in his earliest days as a Sith as he is trying to shed any parts of Anakin that still reside within him. Meanwhile, a group of remaining Jedi led by Jedi Knight Roan Shryne try to regroup after most of their order was wiped out by the clone troopers. Vader is not the strong character that he will eventually become and the one most readers know him as. He’s full of self-loathing and not terribly likeable, although that begins to change by the end of the novel. Palpatine manipulates him as well as everyone around him in his evil schemes, which helps make up for Vader’s weakness.Overall, I thought the plot was strong in this novel. After Revenge of the Sith, it was mostly left up to the imagination as to what exactly happened to all of those Jedi. This bridged the gap a bit, although I would have liked to have seen more interaction with the clones. Other than the first handful of chapters, this is absent from this novel, and I thought it would have enhanced it. The characterization of Vader was a bit weak, but the other characters worked well in this novel, and it was cool to see Chewbacca in action. I would recommend this novel to fans of the Star Wars universe.Carl Alves - author of Reconquest: Mother Earth
    • 4/5
      Directly following the events of Revenge of the Sith, this novel alternates between following Jedi and padawans who survived the initial purge, Palpatine, Bail Organa, and Vader. The emperor begins to assert his dominance over the known galaxy even as he sends Vader on missions intended to tether him firmly to the dark side and remove the lingering traces of Anakin. At the same time, escaped Jedi are forced to determine their paths given the destruction of the Order, the rise of the Sith, and the assumed death of their Chosen One.In my opinion, the characters are interesting, and minor appearances by Tarkin, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan can be savored. At the same time, Padawan Starstone appears to be as childish, annoying, and blinded to reality as the smugglers find her.
    • 5/5
      Star Wars Dark Lord The Rise Of Darth Vader is among the most entertaining Star Wars novels I've read. There is a great story to be told about Darth Vader and the events unfolding just after (and some actually at the time of) Revenge of the Sith and James Luceno tells that story.Although this novel has a higher number of typos than any other Star Wars book I've yet read, I believe that simply doesn't deduct from the excellent story.Over all, this book is an easy read, contains a highly enjoyable story, and has an ending that couldn't be more perfect. I hugely recommend it!
    • 2/5
      Did you know that Darth Vader is actually a whinging, emo sook? Neither did I until I read this book. I knew Anakin was pretty pathetic but I was hoping his transformation was the end of it. No it wasn't. He doesn't like his helmet or his prosthetic limbs or his gloves or sand. He thinks Palpatine is a big meanie. And so goes the first part of this book.

      The other part revolves around Jedi Master Roan Shryne and his attempts to flee the Empire with a group of Padawans. It was interesting and served to keep the story moving (and not involve razor blades) but was fairly cliche and bland.

      At the end, though, you finally got to see a glimpse of the original Vader. Dominating and unstoppable, he couldn't care what you called his mum. This was the Vader I wanted to see. Pity he arrived so late in the book.

      Just don't mention sand to him...