Star Wars: Tarkin -

James Luceno

Del Rey

2014

288 páginas

9h 36m

ISBN-10: 0553392891

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .

Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life.

Hes the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.

Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkins guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxys lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heelby intimidation . . . or annihilation.

Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkinwhose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empires supremacy . . . and its enemies extinction.

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4.5 (Muito bom)

Essencial

Uma leitura essencial para fãs que apreciam os aspectos militares e políticos de Star Wars, mas pode ser desafiadora para quem busca uma aventura de ficção científica com ritmo ágil e heróis convencionais. Pontos positivos: complexidade do protagonista, dinâmica entre personagens, expansão do cânone e contexto histórico. Recomendo.