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julia09's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was pretty good. It’s a very dark book, but it is a great read for Star Wars fans, especially if you want to know how the rule of two came to pass regarding the Sith.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Physical abuse
bashsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Karphyshyn's writing is mediocre; he doesn't have a good sense of pacing nor of what information is relevant and what information should be glossed over. Path of Deconstruction also has a very simple and heavy-handed philosophical structure (and it's nowhere near as interesting as the discussions in Darth Plagueis). And every day I am disappointed by the treatment of women in Star Wars novels.
All that said, I found it interesting enough. I like to see how the Sith have evolved over time, and it's always entertaining to watch them play 5-D chess with their enemies. I will probably read the other two books in this series (PLEASE let Darth Zannah be a better female character), but I don't have expectations that it'll be earth-shattering.
All in all, recommended if you like the Sith and the backstories of the larger Star Wars universe.
All that said, I found it interesting enough. I like to see how the Sith have evolved over time, and it's always entertaining to watch them play 5-D chess with their enemies. I will probably read the other two books in this series (PLEASE let Darth Zannah be a better female character), but I don't have expectations that it'll be earth-shattering.
All in all, recommended if you like the Sith and the backstories of the larger Star Wars universe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, War, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Classism, Colonisation, and Gore
Minor: Slavery, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
-Misogyny is less explicit in the text and more implicit in the way female characters are presented (and the number of them in the first place). -Jedi and Sith beliefs both have undertones of religious bigotry and abuse, though obviously they are not literally real-world religions.
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