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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Ever wanted to know more about Jyn Erso’s dad’s involvement in the Death Star? No? Because it was all pretty well telegraphed in Rogue One? Well, what if I told you that his whole story and involvement is actually not very interesting at all?
Anyway, I was not a fan. :)
Anyway, I was not a fan. :)
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
This was an entertaining story and a good prequel to Rogue One! I really liked seeing how Galen ended up unintentionally helping with the creation of the Death Star. The era of this novel is great it’s still during Prequels between AOTC & ROTS. Once the Empire rose to power you can see the shift of the tone for the book. Things started unfolding more and Galen understanding the real truth happening.
I enjoyed seeing more of a backstory of Krennic and his rise within the ranks before and after the Empire started rising.
I enjoyed seeing more of a backstory of Krennic and his rise within the ranks before and after the Empire started rising.
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was excited to read Catalyst in advance of Rogue One and it did not disappoint. While not necessary to understand and enjoy the plot of Rogue One, Catalyst provides a background to the emotional core of Rogue One through the plight of the Erso family. The prologue to the film is that much more powerful if you have read this book. That said, this book is a good read on its own as well.
James Luceno is a veteran Star Wars author and a favorite of mine. His run of excellent work continues here.
Recommended.
James Luceno is a veteran Star Wars author and a favorite of mine. His run of excellent work continues here.
Recommended.
This book could have used waaaayyy more Lyra and waaaayyyyy more Erso family dynamics and wayyyyyy more Jyn acting like a real child than being pawned off into corners with a tablet, and far less Krennic. No one cares about Krennic.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes