Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

By: James Luceno

Narrated by: Daniel Davis

Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Darth Plagueis or Palpatine?

Overall this was a good book but about halfway through the story starts to drift away from the story of the main character and begins to focus a little to much on Palpatine. Even after losing its focus, this is a good book.

AMAZING

First time on audible and it was quite the pleasant experience. Loved it!! May the force be with you all!

Superb storytelling

Loved every moment. Perfect setup for the Star Wars cinematic saga. Answered so many questions about the clone army, Count Dooku, the blockade on naboo, Darth Maul, and Palpatine's sith training and political career.

I read many reviews stating that this book was only partly about Darth Plagueis and partly about Palpatine. I completely disagree. Plagueis may not be the subject of every page, but this entire story and consequent events were all put in motion by the Plagueis the Wise. I would recommend this book for any type of Star Wars fan as a setup for the movies and a closer look at the makings of the man who would eventually become the galactic emperor and master to Darth Vader.

Just Amazing!

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

I would listen again to get the finer details that are woven into the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character had to be Plagueis because he had an entirley different view of how the dark side worked.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene would be where Palpatine goes over his acceptance speech for Supreme Chacellor.

Any additional comments?

This is a great read for any fan of Star Wars. The beginning is a little loss because of the vocabulary that the author used but once you meet the main character it is full of fresh ideas on the Star Wars universe and gives a more interesting look at what made the conflict in the Phamtom Menace happen. Great read once again hope to read more from James Luceno.

The best Star Wars novel since Star by Star

I'm a big fan of the Star Wars novels. Darth Plaguies is one of the best I've read.

A very good book.

Avoid read for any body I must say make me want to watch episode 1 all Ivette again just saying.

Fantastic...

A great story continues and I can say I will definitely be going through this story on a regular basis.

That's what Darth Bane is talking about!

If you could sum up Star Wars: Darth Plagueis in three words, what would they be?

Rise to Power

What did you like best about this story?

It characterises Darth Plagueis and Sidious. Through explaining the fears, ambitions and plans of the one it gives us insight in mind and character of the other. Although, or perhaps because Plagueis is a mere supporting role in his own novel, we learn much about the true protagonist: Palpatine. More than any other Star Wars novel I know this one reveals the nature of the Sith. The striving for power that does not tolerate being second in line. Not even when it comes to beeing second character in another ones story.

Makes Episode 1 make more sense!

Plagueis is a wonderful story that dives into the nooks and crannies of the years before episode one and even delves into the film itself from a new perspective. James Luceno's philosophy of the dark and light side of the force add more depth to the Jedi and Sith conflict. Daniel Davis' dark narration keeps you locked into the story, even through the slow diplomatic areas. I strongly recommend this book to any Star Wars fan.

The must know story for any Star Wars fan!

Fantastic story with an epic ending. Although the story focuses heavily on the politics of the universe which some might find dull, Luceno captures the essence of the Sith perfectly in this merciless story of the rise of Sideous.