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ajs501's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
divyareadssister's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
I’ve re read this book at least once a year every year since it released. Maul’s life story needs to be explored like this in Disney canon
graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There is a LOT within this book that I had already known. I've read The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks. Seen the movie (obviously). Read a number of comics on Darth Maul and have seen The Clone Wars episodes/arc that featured heavily on Darth Maul...so in that aspect...there wasn't a ton new things.
The good thing...about this story, the way that it was told, was that it was from Darth Maul's perspective. We get to see things that we formerly had seen/read, but they were always from other people's perspective.
In this instance, we hear his inner thoughts and motivations, and what he fears that Darth Sidious thinks about what Darth Maul is doing (for good or for bad) and how he reacts when praised/denounced.
That was interesting to read about.
I am currently reading through the Star Wars novels (within the Legends era)...chronologically...and this was published by Scholastic, so it is intended for a younger audience...but it was still very entertaining.
Next book on the docket in my Star Wars: Legends: The Rise of the Empire reads is another Scholastic novel and series: The Legacy of the Jedi. So, I have to lower my expectations...for the intended audience is for younger children (which I am not).
I'm still hoping that it's good, on a story level. We shall see.
The good thing...about this story, the way that it was told, was that it was from Darth Maul's perspective. We get to see things that we formerly had seen/read, but they were always from other people's perspective.
In this instance, we hear his inner thoughts and motivations, and what he fears that Darth Sidious thinks about what Darth Maul is doing (for good or for bad) and how he reacts when praised/denounced.
That was interesting to read about.
I am currently reading through the Star Wars novels (within the Legends era)...chronologically...and this was published by Scholastic, so it is intended for a younger audience...but it was still very entertaining.
Next book on the docket in my Star Wars: Legends: The Rise of the Empire reads is another Scholastic novel and series: The Legacy of the Jedi. So, I have to lower my expectations...for the intended audience is for younger children (which I am not).
I'm still hoping that it's good, on a story level. We shall see.
afickel's review against another edition
5.0
My best friend had me read this book over the weekend and today i finally finished reading it during school. not only is it a very fast read but it draws you into the book. I must say though some of the feels I had in this book made me just set it down even more and Maul just needs a huge hug because we all know he does. For anyone feeling like they want to read this book you should just don't worry bout being bored cause you won't be.
jaredkwheeler's review against another edition
2.0
Star Wars Legends Project #147
Background: The Wrath of Darth Maul was written by [a:Ryder Windham|17735|Ryder Windham|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1317014865p2/17735.jpg] and published in January 2012. Windham has written and edited several dozen Star Wars books and comics, mostly aimed a similar audience to this one.
The Wrath of Darth Maul is composed mostly of a series of flashbacks set from 51 to 32 years before the Battle of Yavin, with the framing story taking place in 21 BBY around the time of The Clone Wars season 4, episode 21 ("Brothers"). The main character . . . you'll never guess . . . is Darth Maul. I hope that's not a spoiler.
Summary: 11 years after Obi-Wan Kenobi sliced him in half and left him for dead, Maul rages and gibbers beneath the junk heaps of Lotho Minor, bereft of his sanity and kept alive only by the depth of his hatred. Through a series of vignettes, we see the training, the events, and the choices that led him to this time and place.
Review: What even is this crap? This is some bland, flat, paint-by-numbers BS, even for Windham. It feels like he wrote this in a single, very bored sitting. I picked this up hoping to see it fill some of the gaps surrounding Maul's resurgence during the Clone Wars alongside his brother Savage Opress. Instead, the first 2/3 of the book is a string of YA coming-of-age-and-training cliches, and then the last 1/3 is literally a blow-by-blow rehash of The Phantom Menace from Maul's point of view.
At that point, I would probably have hurled the book across the room, but I didn't want to damage my Kindle. It defies comprehension that anyone would think another retelling of The Phantom Menace was something someone in 2012 would conceivably have wanted to read. Plus, Jude Watson already wrote that book! Darth Maul's Episode I Journal came out way back in 2000! Which leaves Windham to either regurgitate material she's already covered or contradict it . . . and he does both at various points.
This is pretty much a shameless grab at cashing in on Darth Maul's return, but that didn't mean it had to be this shoddy. I assume Windham isn't entirely to blame for not writing the story this should have been. He was likely not allowed to explore the story that should have been the subject of this book, so I don't want to blame him too much for that. And I will say, I didn't hate the first section that covered Maul's training. It was interesting to read . . . I just didn't really buy it as a depiction of the character or his backstory. It was too closely mapped onto genre conventions.
The book adds basically nothing of value to the ongoing universe, and even the framing story makes no sense outside of the context of the TV show. Watch that excellent arc instead and avoid this.
D
Background: The Wrath of Darth Maul was written by [a:Ryder Windham|17735|Ryder Windham|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1317014865p2/17735.jpg] and published in January 2012. Windham has written and edited several dozen Star Wars books and comics, mostly aimed a similar audience to this one.
The Wrath of Darth Maul is composed mostly of a series of flashbacks set from 51 to 32 years before the Battle of Yavin, with the framing story taking place in 21 BBY around the time of The Clone Wars season 4, episode 21 ("Brothers"). The main character . . . you'll never guess . . . is Darth Maul. I hope that's not a spoiler.
Summary: 11 years after Obi-Wan Kenobi sliced him in half and left him for dead, Maul rages and gibbers beneath the junk heaps of Lotho Minor, bereft of his sanity and kept alive only by the depth of his hatred. Through a series of vignettes, we see the training, the events, and the choices that led him to this time and place.
Review: What even is this crap? This is some bland, flat, paint-by-numbers BS, even for Windham. It feels like he wrote this in a single, very bored sitting. I picked this up hoping to see it fill some of the gaps surrounding Maul's resurgence during the Clone Wars alongside his brother Savage Opress. Instead, the first 2/3 of the book is a string of YA coming-of-age-and-training cliches, and then the last 1/3 is literally a blow-by-blow rehash of The Phantom Menace from Maul's point of view.
At that point, I would probably have hurled the book across the room, but I didn't want to damage my Kindle. It defies comprehension that anyone would think another retelling of The Phantom Menace was something someone in 2012 would conceivably have wanted to read. Plus, Jude Watson already wrote that book! Darth Maul's Episode I Journal came out way back in 2000! Which leaves Windham to either regurgitate material she's already covered or contradict it . . . and he does both at various points.
This is pretty much a shameless grab at cashing in on Darth Maul's return, but that didn't mean it had to be this shoddy. I assume Windham isn't entirely to blame for not writing the story this should have been. He was likely not allowed to explore the story that should have been the subject of this book, so I don't want to blame him too much for that. And I will say, I didn't hate the first section that covered Maul's training. It was interesting to read . . . I just didn't really buy it as a depiction of the character or his backstory. It was too closely mapped onto genre conventions.
The book adds basically nothing of value to the ongoing universe, and even the framing story makes no sense outside of the context of the TV show. Watch that excellent arc instead and avoid this.
D
hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
Technically a children's book, but it read to me much as any other Star Wars Novel would, so for those who dislike children's books this is still one they can pick up.
This books purpose is basically to Tie all the Darth maul stories together. It links Episode 1 with the clone wars but also ties into Darth Plagueis and other books as well. It's not the most thrilling tale, but entertaining none the less.
This books purpose is basically to Tie all the Darth maul stories together. It links Episode 1 with the clone wars but also ties into Darth Plagueis and other books as well. It's not the most thrilling tale, but entertaining none the less.
jeyra_rau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
graby's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kaileyalexxa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75