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I really enjoyed this one. I admit I've always had a weakness for the old devil and this is the story of Tarkin's childhood on Eriado and rise through the Empire to one of the Emperor's most trusted 🖤
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

Great story about GrandMoff Tarkin.
One of the best villains in the SW world.
Enigmatic, resolute and determined, represses attacks on the empire with violence alongside Darth Vader.
The book explains better the life of Tarkin and why he is so hard and resolute.

“Moff Tarkin sends his regards”

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I gave it a good try. I have prob tried to read this around 3 times so far but I couldn‘t get into it. I‘m thinking it‘s the author as I tried another SW book he wrote and I couldn‘t finish it either. So I‘m disappointed but it‘s a huge universe. On another note I like this collectible toy In the pic-I have a Chewie, Han, Rey, Luke, R2 and 3PO so far.

“Five standard years have passed since Darth Sidious proclaimed himself galactic emperor.”

I got this book as a deal with A New Dawn for around $5-$10 and 3 short stories. (iBooks) I wanted to read New Dawn first but this is technically first in chronological order. I‘m combining this with the Vader comic where the Death Star has just been destroyed.

Actually, I wasn't sure how to rate this book. While the story didn't really interest me at all (it just didn't get to me), I was stunned by the character of Tarkin. I never really cared for him, but Luceno showed me what a fascinating character he is. Therefore it sure is a Pick, since I've learned so much about Tarkin and his origins.

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I‘m still working on Canto Bight... but just a reminder that up next for #StarWarsBuddyRead is Tarkin!

Put in you library holds or dig out your copies. 😉

One of the most methodical characters backstory and an explanation of his relationship with both Vader and the Emperor. The plot itself holds up okay, the rebels run flat as antagonists and are a catalyst for the plot to keep out of the excessive exposition in the book.
Tarkin's motivations, development, and complexity is shown well; as well as Vader. The empire is portrayed as a venomous, competitive environment.
7/10 Might not be for everyone.

It was just okay. I definitely finished the book with a better sense of who Tarkin is as a character, but definitely not the most gripping addition to the EU.

I‘ve spent an embarrassingly large amount of time searching Tmblr for a meme I say yesterday claiming that the only reason anyone would claim Tarkin is their favorite Star Wars book would be because it was the only one they‘d read. It‘s depressingly accurate.

Digging into this guy next. I really just want to be reading the next Thrawn book, but they‘re not ARCing them so I guess I‘ll just wait forever.

Between a pick and a so-so, this had parts that were really excellent, and parts that seemed to drag on forever. I enjoyed Tarkin's backstory, though I still can't picture what little kid Tarkin would have looked like- you don't see many school-age kids with cheekbones like razors. If you are already reading the Star Wars books, I don't think you should skip it. But if you're on the fence, I wouldn't start with this one.

Luceno wrote a great book about a great character, introducing the reader to a cold existence that shaped him and lead him to becoming Grand Moff Tarkin but seriously I may listen to all my Star Wars books from here on out just so I can hear blasters go "pew pew" in the background along with the original film score!
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Excellent backstory .

I was hoping for a rich exploration of a subtle, frightening villain. Instead, I found a lot of exposition - this read, at times, more like a D&D manual than a novel.

Finished the audio version of this today and really enjoyed it. Great production value and vocal performances. Love the depth it adds to a minor character from the films.