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Death Star (Star Wars) By Michael ReavesSteve Perry ( Del Rey )
Release Date: 2008-11-25
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Product Description
“THAT’S NO MOON.”
–Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Death Star’s name says it all, with bone-chilling accuracy. It is a virtual world unto itself–equipped with uncanny power for a singularly brutal purpose: to obliterate entire planets in the blink of an eye. Its annihilation of the planet Alderaan, at the merciless command of Grand Moff Tarkin, lives in infamy. And its own ultimate destruction, at the hands of Luke Skywalker, is the stuff of legend. But what is the whole story, and who are the players, behind the creation of this world-killing satellite of doom?
The near extermination of the Jedi order cleared the way for Palpatine–power-hungry Senator and Sith Lord–to seize control of the Republic, declare himself Emperor, and usher in a fearsome, totalitarian regime. But even with the dreaded Darth Vader enforcing Palpatine’s sinister will, the threat of rebellion still looms. And the Emperor knows that only abject fear–and the ability to punish dissent with devastating consequences–can ensure his unchallenged control of the galaxy. Enter ambitious and ruthless government official Wilhuff Tarkin, architect of the Emperor’s terrifying dream come true.
From inception to completion, construction of the unprecedented Death Star is awash in the intrigues, hidden agendas, unexpected revelations, and daring gambits of those involved on every level. The brightest minds and boldest egos, the most ambitious and corrupt, the desperate and the devious, all have a stake in the Death Star–and its potential to control the fate of the galaxy.
Soldiers and slaves, loyalists and Rebels, spies and avengers, the innocent and the evil–all their paths and fates will cross and intertwine as the Death Star moves from its maiden voyage to its final showdown. And a shadowy chapter of Star Wars history is stunningly illuminated in a thrilling, unforgettable adventure.
From the Hardcover edition.
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 Good story about the Death Star ( payork )
Amazon customer reviews do not often steer me wrong but they did this time. The 3 out of 5 stars showing for this book put me off buying it for a while. However, when I did finally buy the book I found that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I enjoy Star Wars books like "Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina" and "Tales of the Bounty Hunters" and I thought this was a similar vein to those. I appreciated the singular focus of this book on the Death Star. I also enjoyed the characters and the way the authors intertwined their lives and brought them together.
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Deserves 6 Stars! ( zooropa2002 )
This is an amazing book which offers insights into some of the most spectacular moments in Star Wars history
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 Unexpectantly Enjoyable ( rogue915 )
I wasn't sure what to think about Death Star, but Reaves and Perry do an excellent job fleshing out this unique battle station and explaining gaps in the movie too. The biggest issue I have is some confusion as to the timeline of the book. I also liked how the authors were bringing back various characters from their other series. Always interesting to see. I also like how they made sure that the reader understands that the human touch is necessary. In other words in A New Hope, it's all about good vs evil, but through Death Star one is able to understand the motivations of the characters better, as well as understand that things not always so cut & dried.
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 Great Book
It was nice to get some back stories about the Death Star, but at some points it seemed long winded. The last few chapters, IMHO seem a bit wacky to be considered cannon.
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Death Star
Very well written novel. A lot of character development early, however book was slow at times. Over all a good read. I enjoyed how the story mixed in with the movie (A New Hope). That was a nice touch. I look forward to future Reeves and Perry works!
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