Revan is the third in a series of novels based on the mmorpg star wars. But i did see the most recent book darth plagueis by james luceno that was written about him and his background, i was given a copy in fact when i was at the last celebration, so i read. Learn more about darth plagueis in the utahs online library digital collection. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Here is part two of our ongoing commentary of the star wars novel darth plagueis. Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a sith lord. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark. The old republic, and features the character revan, who was the player character in the 2003 video game star wars. Jan 10, 2012 this book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books.
Interesting this is the description for the tarkin novel on amazon. The underworld fortyseven standard years before the harrowing reign of emperor palpatine, baldemnic was nothing more than an embryonic world in the outer rims auril sector, populated by reptilian sentients who expressed as little tolerance for outsiders as they. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as.
A list of audiobook titles in the star wars legends series. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious. Oct 21, 2014 the book darth plagueis is the greatest piece of star wars property since empire strikes back. An alien muun, who might resemble a somber and a very enjoyable and entertaining star wars novel. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of legends tiein fiction from the vast star wars expanded universe conceived before disney bought lucasfilm and essentially hit the reset button on all those novels, comics and. But sith do not give up easily, even if their grand plan may require somerecalibration. When darth plagueis becomes infected with it as well, the sith order spins into disarray.
For this section of the commentary bethany and mark of the star wars report podcast return to discuss chapters 4 through 7 with me. I had never really been that curious about palpatine or his master. This week on the star wars show we check out how star wars. Anakin is very receptive to the myth, as nightmares of padmes death have haunted him relentlessly. Written by drew karpyshyn, the novel was released on november 15, 2011.
Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. If learning the history of emperor palpatine is not interesting to you, then you chose the wrong book. It gave a lot of background to what happened in episode 1, the phantom menace, but it was also a great story in itself. Enlistment 6765 years before the battle of yavin 1. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel.
Oct 30, 2012 9780345511287excerpt lucerno star wars darth plagueis part one. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the sith. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. This is a novel part of what is known nowadays as legends in the star wars novel series, in other words, non. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. Although an excellent book widely considered a fan favorite, darth plagueis now falls under the banner of. But the biggest part in darth sidiouss plan is young anakin. Under the guidance of his master, he secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly. The book darth plagueis is the greatest piece of star wars property since empire strikes back. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to. Born hego damask, darth plagueis the wise was one of the most powerful sith lord ever, master to the equally great and powerful sith lord, darth sidious. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In fact, the novel focuses on palpatine more than i expected. Excellent book telling about the rule of two, of a sith master and apprentice, that also provides details. I cant help thinking that his title plagueis the wise is a little bit undeserved. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a. Welcome readers, to our frequent discussions of different books. That being said, this book is low on action, high on exposition. I dont think plagueis purposely let himself get killed. This is a tale of the rise and fall of darth plagueis as much as it is the rise of darth sidious. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication. Darth plagueis could be the answer for a couple of reasons. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Darth plagueis tangipahoa parish library overdrive.
This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. Goodreads members who liked darth plagueis also liked. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Plagueis was kept appraised of his apprentices efforts but seldom took part in. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Did darth plagueis lose to darth sidious on purpose in order. The darth plagueis novel is one of the best star wars books ever.
Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Star wars by james luceno available from rakuten kobo. Apr 28, 2015 i cant speak much for darth tenebrous, as he died in the very beginning of the book, but i do believe that much like darth plagueis, he had an obsession that clouded his judgment. It doesnt seem to be in a siths nature to be sacrificial. Sep 15, 2014 bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I was left giddy after finding out the answers to mysteries i, as a fan, had pondered for over a decade. The novel covers the later life and machinations of sith lord darth plagueis real name hego damask ii, over. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence. Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord. After i read that i was really pissed off at the fact that if lucas hadnt been at the helm and the book was a movie, we would have had a real serious film that actually delved into the motivations of the sith, especially palpatine. Darth plagueis, a sith lord, was known for his unique ability to manipulate midichlorians. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. Did darth plagueis lose to darth sidious on purpose in. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james.
Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno fantastic fiction. The rise of skywalker world premiere, bob iger, and much more. The point of focussing on darth plagueis is to show you the skills and behaviors that shaped the sith in that time period. Spoilers theres a a chapter where palpatine goes ham on some dudes.
I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. Written by james luceno, audiobook narrated by daniel davis. After i read that i was really pissed off at the fact that if lucas hadnt been at the helm and the book. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorian. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. Darth plagueis was darth sidious emperor senator palpatines sith master. Darth plagueis begins decades farther back in time and ends during the events of episode i itself.
Darth plagueis is a dark, thorough, and highly enjoyable tale of the two men who transformed a millennia old republic into an empire. Darth plagueis the james luceno treatment on the palpatine aka darth sidious background. If you missed part one, click here to check it out. They expand on the roles and actions played by darth tenebrous and darth maul during the course of the book. He was obsessed with the notion of eternal life, causing him to experiment with the force. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. To be honest, when a darth plagueis novel was announced back in 2007 it didnt really excite me. This video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno i am not the creator of any of the art, music. Tenebrous had the warning signs yet he ignored them. It was interesting to hear the story told with the sith being the main protagonists, to see what their motivations are. In fact, darth plagueis is really best described as a companion novel to cloak of deception, lucenos 2001 book elaborating on the political backstory to the phantom menace.
This is a novel part of what is known nowadays as legends in the star wars novel series, in other words, noncanonical anymore featuring the events of the life of darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Plagueis to me was way better then episode 1 of the movies book version as well and on the 22nd of january a new darth maul book is due out which takes place in the same time period as the plagueis book and also ties into that book. While darth plagueis can stand on its own, several short stories were published concurrently in novel reprints and the star wars insider matthew stovers the tenebrous way and lucenos own restraint and endgame. Or rather, to be more accurate, he killed plagueis when the latter was barely conscious after ingesting large amounts of alcholol.
Should darth plagueis have had a larger part in the pt. Here is part two of our ongoing commentary of the star wars novel darth plagueis if you missed part one, click here to check it out. Darth plagueis is a star wars legends novel by james luceno set during the final decades of the old republic beginning approximately 67 years before the battle of yavin in a new hope. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Lets read star wars darth plagueis part 11 youtube. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Thank you to everyone who give superchats in the live streams, you guys rock, and i got your names on the metaboard. Darth plagueis please let this be real chasm of books. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. Feb 18, 2015 i dont think plagueis purposely let himself get killed. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. Darth plagueis audible audiobook unabridged james luceno. Darth plagueis unabridged audiobook, by james luceno.
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