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  • Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

  • By: James Luceno
  • Narrated by: Daniel Davis
  • Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (28,120 ratings)

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By: James Luceno
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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?

©2012 James Luceno (P)2012 Random House Audio

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Overall good.

Narrator was absolutely fantastic, he made the characters real and the villains menacing. The story was a little too political for my taste. but overall it was still a very interesting read.

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Lots of backstory

This book was a ton of political maneuvering and scheming but not much action.

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Very intelligent read. Love the story

This is one of my favorite additions to the Star Wars galaxy. The performance is a perfect 10 in my opinion, and the book is just fantastic, overall. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone interested in a great story, Star Wars fan or not

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One of the Best

Darth Plagueis is one of the best Star Wars novels ever written. It takes hold and never lets go. The novel provides a good history leading up to Episode 1, and delves deeply into the teachings of the Sith. Daniel Davis is an excellent narrator, bringing out the menace of the Dark Lords.

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great adjunct story for episodes 1

loved the story. great narration and fills in many of the empty spaces from Star Wars Episode 1

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Full of lore. Low on action.

The reader did great. Everyone that knows Star Wars has to read this book. but it is really boring.

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Basically "starship of cards". Fantastic.

A well written story full of political drama and an alternative look into galactic affairs. Surprised at how good this story was even in lacking your usual lightsaber battles.

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Amazing

The best Star Wars Story that is available in a single book, maybe the best Star Wars told.

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great experience

loved the book prodution quality was excellent no trouble picking up were i left off

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Phenom.

Loved this book... love J. Luceno!! Finally some history on Palp. Plagueis is fairly important to the Star Wars story ..hah.. and so a must read for SW fans.

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