A review by odinh
Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Fantastic addition to the Star Wars universe. Darker than true Star Wars, and therefore less space opera than Zhan's work, but executed with flawless skill that makes it a great piece of science fiction in its own right.