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| Original Title: | Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil |
| ISBN: | 0345475739 (ISBN13: 9780345475732) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Star Wars: The Dark Lord Trilogy #1, Star Wars Legends |
James Luceno
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 370 pages Rating: 3.84 | 6334 Users | 258 Reviews
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| Title | : | Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars: The Dark Lord Trilogy #1) |
| Author | : | James Luceno |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Star Wars - Legends - Reprint |
| Pages | : | Pages: 370 pages |
| Published | : | September 27th 2005 by Del Rey Books (first published January 1st 2005) |
| Categories | : | Media Tie In. Star Wars. Science Fiction. Fiction. Fantasy |
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The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic-and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . . Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy-and Separatist Councilmember-Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious. Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim . . . every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord-whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead. Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces-and bring the Republic to its knees. From the Hardcover edition.Rating Out Of Books Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars: The Dark Lord Trilogy #1)
Ratings: 3.84 From 6334 Users | 258 ReviewsJudgment Out Of Books Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars: The Dark Lord Trilogy #1)
My actual rating is 3.5 stars.This is the prequel to Revenge of the Sith and this book takes us right to the opening scene in that movie. In this one, Obi-Wan and Anakin are close to capturing Nute Gunray. He escapes but leaves behind a clue that could finally reveal the identity of Darth Sidious and bring an end to the war.There were some aspects I really enjoyed in this novel. The author does a terrific job with the characters. His handling of the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan is
Like watching revenge of the sith but its turgid prose
While this book is most certainly not an easy read (typical James Luceno), it is none-the-less fun and informative. Many of the Clone Wars novels (most notably The Cestus Deception and Jedi Trial) have been lacking or not very cohesive. Attack of the Clones movie only shows the beginning of the Clone Wars. And Revenge of the Sith ends the Clone Wars, leaving us, the audience, yearning for answers as to how we get from AotC to RotS.This is where Labyrinth of Evil comes in.Plot:Anakin and Obi-Wan
While this book is most certainly not an easy read (typical James Luceno), it is none-the-less fun and informative. Many of the Clone Wars novels (most notably The Cestus Deception and Jedi Trial) have been lacking or not very cohesive. Attack of the Clones movie only shows the beginning of the Clone Wars. And Revenge of the Sith ends the Clone Wars, leaving us, the audience, yearning for answers as to how we get from AotC to RotS.This is where Labyrinth of Evil comes in.Plot:Anakin and Obi-Wan
As a run up to (movie) Episode Three, Labyrinth of Evil succeeds. As a standalone novel it was nearly unintelligible. All the usual suspects go through all the usual motions, but what about the hapless reader who wanders into the Star War universe at this book?That said, Luceno also flunks astrophysics. On one page (326) he uses the phrases "closing rapidly on the rim of the gravity well" and "punching through Corusacant's sheath of gases." (outward bound) Similar statements throughout the book
you know how episode iii is just a gaping 2.5 hour long plot hole to anyone with a brain? this should be required reading for anyone stepping into that swamp. it sets the stage, by which i mean, EXPLAINS the bloody conflict, grants the jedi council agency and doesn't set them up to just be inactive dupes, makes obi-wan at least 3% believable as a supposed mentor, and actually explains who and what grievous is and how he fits in the sith scheme of things. the only thing not saved by this is padme
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