• Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

  • By: James Luceno
  • Narrated by: Daniel Davis
  • Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (27,511 ratings)

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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

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?

©2012 James Luceno (P)2012 Random House Audio

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Enriches star wars tenfold!

This book has made my love for starwars grow so much. It is a real to hear the real story.

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Good read if you enjoy politics

I won't go into specifics but the whole oh the book was entertaining. A lot of politics and secret meetings. with the main characters being the bad guys it's tough to get invested. I did enjoy all of the tie-ins with the prequels so that was a lot of fun. overall a solid addition to the EU.

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So good.

Would you listen to Star Wars: Darth Plagueis again? Why?

I would listen to this book again. The performance was awesome. The ambiance created by sound effects and music is amazing. very well done. almost like a radio play.

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I'VE ALREADY LISTENED TO THIS 20 TIMES.

I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. JAMES LUCENO'S A GENIUS AND DAVIS DID A GREAT JOB VOICING THE CHARACTERS.

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The master of Sidious.

Awesome to listen to and be apart of. This brings you through the first episode. Slow to some people but I loved the details of the whole story.

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4th book in the Bane series

This book tied together and finalized the Bane series of books found under the Old Republic. An excellent book. It explained the darkside like nothing I've ever been exposed to. Great! Highly recommended.

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Awesome! The only thing that could have made it better is another voice actor, perhaps a female voice. More variety of voices would have made the listening experience more submersible.

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Great Star Wars Literature!

This was a great book. It's also a great example of Star Wars storytelling at its finest. It does an amazing job of being a great, original story, while still falling in line with all the original movies and stories.

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Would you listen to Star Wars: Darth Plagueis again? Why?

Yes. There was so much going on in the story it's worth a second listen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars: Darth Plagueis?

Sidious' complete destruction of his master. I knew it was coming, but I'd prepared myself for an epic battle between master and apprentice, not complete domination.

Have you listened to any of Daniel Davis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time hearing Mr. Davis perform.

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Personal Quibble: Sifo Dyas, Mr. Davis pronounced it SEE-fo DI-as, cannonically (Episode II Movie) pronounced SI-fo DEE-as. It might just be me but I cringed every time it was said.

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Darth Plagueis is the best Stars Book I've Read!

Loved it. Must Read Sith Masterpiece Leaving You Caring For The Anti-Hero The Entire Time!

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