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Summary: Fast-paced read, good build-up to Episode 1
Review: Think of the "Terminator 2" movie and you will have the basic plot line here: a practically unstoppable force is trying to kill people and will not be swayed from his mission. He cannot be reasoned with. He feels no fear, pity, or remorse. Having made the comparison to an action movie, I should make it clear that this is in no way a complaint about the book.The story is basically a precursor to "The Phantom Menace" that tells how the plans of Darth Sidious are in danger of being unraveled before they even come to fruition. He sends Darth Maul to clean up the mess which, through the course of the book, becomes an even bigger mess. This is essentially a pursuit story through the grimy underworld of Coruscant. The book is filled with a very dark atmosphere and setting and this works well given the overall storyline. You also get quite a few scenes of Darth Maul in action which was certainly interesting to read and you got a lot more insight into what "makes him tick." What usually hampers stories like this one is that the conclusion is foregone. You already know what must have happened because we have already seen the after-effects (in the "Episode 1" movie). However, that does not really slow the pace of events in the book at all nor detract from the book because, as I stated before, the book is really a story of pursuit so your focus is on how Darth Maul is pursuing and what those who oppose him are doing to not get caught. It makes for a fast-paced read and an enjoyable romp through the Star Wars universe. There are also a few side stories that keep you entertained. By the time you get to the conclusion that you knew was coming, you will probably find you have really enjoyed the book. The one thing that struck me as kind of silly (and this will give nothing important away): the whole point of this was that Darth Sidious did not want the blockade on Naboo to be known about prior to its occurrence. And, more importantly, the role of the Sith could not be disclosed. However, as we all know from Episode 1 the existence of the Sith was exposed quite quickly. Not only that, at the end of this book the trade blockade happens (as we knew it would; I am giving nothing away) but it happens so quickly that one wonders: since the blockade and the Sith were revealed as quickly as they were, was Darth Maul's mission in this book really necessary? Just something to think about. I still heartily recommend the book.
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Summary: Good Book, but...
Review: WARNING. SPOILERS FOLLOW! I have mixed feelings about this book. It's an exciting tale with interesting characters, and Darth Maul is explored much deeper as it's really his book, which is great to answer all the questions one has about him from his minimal appearance in Ep 1. The inevitable weakness in the story is that it's predetermined. We already know the blockade happens, and that the jedi know about it. What we don't know is how they find out. That gives us the glimmer of hope that our heroes who we grow to care about will survive Maul's hunt. In the end, the characters we care about are either dead or looking at a not so bright future with no recollection of the past. It's depressing, and serves the purpose of establishing Maul as a killer who gets the job done. It's my own inane wish that all stories have happy endings, which this certainly does not, so it spoils my enjoyment of the book as a whole. However, the characters are well written, the Jedi, seen through the eyes of a grudging Lorn Pavan, are seen from a different angle then the usual '100% good guys', which is fascinating. The whole book acts as basically the set up to the events of Ep1, which certainly isn't a bad thing. I give it three, cause the main character is never really established. It could be Darsha, the jedi padawan, or Lorn, who get most of the time in the book. Darth Maul is for the purposes of the title, but he isn't seen as much as those two other characters. I also take off a star for the really depressing ending, which some people may like, but I'd wish for something more positive, still lining up the episode 1 events. Oh well.
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Summary: Absolutely Astounding Fiction
Review: Ok, I don't want to gush, but this is the most fun I have had reading in a long while. This book is highly recommended to any Star Wars fan and anyone who appreciates a lively adventure filled with action and suspense. Consider the plot line to encompass the time frame of Episode 1 that transpires during the pre-show trailers. So if you were scratching your head during the opening crawl of The Phantom Menace, pick this book up as soon as possible and explore the backstory to the backstory (and then read Darth Maul: Saboteur to go a little further back). Major kudos to author Reaves for this fascinating book.
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Summary: I Loved It!
Review: Wow! This book was very cool! It kept me reading, and I thought the conflict was very interesting. It also does a great job explaining the events that lead up to TPM. This is a VERY good read and I would recommend it to any and everyone!
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Summary: Good, Bad, I'm the Guy with the lightsaber.-TheJediWill
Review: A very nice view into the hate of Darth Maul, and many of the characters in the Star Wars galaxy. Although the story jumps in between all the characters, it's still nice to see different perspectives into the mind of Maul. The story is setup with the fear me, I'm your worst nightmare theme, and the characters reactions are great for a laugh. Overall not bad, but the mind of Maul is revealed throughout the book. The Book is shocker towards the events that all the characters, especailly the Padawan Darsha Assant, and Lorn Pavan with I-Five encounter with the Sith in tow.
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Summary: Well written but sad
Review: I know these people had to die, but couldn't they have been launched into space for a few months or something? I must admit all of Maul's kills are stylish, but the dueling descriptions could be better. The way the heroes sacrifice themselves is ingenious, and the plotlines are well written. The revealing of Maul's homeworld led me to a few conclusions, and the new creatures in the book are awesome. I gave this 4 stars because I hardly ever give anything 5. This is well worth the price and it is a must-read for any episode 1 fan.
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Summary: Good Book!
Review: I just got this book and thought it was a great additon to the Star Wars series. It was great to see the real dark side behing Maul. I also thought that the new characters that were added in were great. Get this book and read it over and over.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I loved it! Full of action to the very end! The writer goes in depth about some of the aspects that may Star Wars "fans" do not know, but i ofcourse already knew ;)
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Summary: Pure dreck
Review: My son has a weakness for this stuff, but I am afraid it's pure unadulterated dreck. I can understand liking the characters, but there are better fantasy vehicles aorund and buying this is just being a sheep.
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Summary: Should be a movie!
Review: My son recently wrote a short review: The Sith lord, Darth Maul, is sent on an ominous task: to capture and slay the traitor, Hath Monchar. Monchar has information about the blockade of Naboo. The Sith's only hope is that Maul can stop Monchar before the info leaks out. This book should be made into a movie, jam-packed with action, suspense, and the swish-swish of the light saber (which all kids like). I was really excited when I found out there was a Darth Maul book coming out. Michael Reaves did a great job of keeping me entertained. He chose great characters, from the witty I-Five to (my favorite) force-sensitive Darth Maul, shadow hunter.
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