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Catalyst (Star Wars)

A Rogue One Novel

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Catalyst (Star Wars)

By: James Luceno
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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Summary

 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. 

War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top-secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic’s enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.

Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen; his wife, Lyra; and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves—and the entire galaxy. Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Star Wars
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Story isn't exactly riveting but worth it for the rivalry between Krenick and Tarkin :D

story not overally great but good background

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Loved the book and well written and spoken out. Character build up and explains alot of what has taken place between The Clone Wars and Rogue One/ A New Hope.

Great Story and build up to Rogue One

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If you could sum up Catalyst (Star Wars) in three words, what would they be?

Mundane, laborious, unexciting

What will your next listen be?

Alan Partridge Nomad

What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?

Everything. He is far the best of the SW narrators. I'm a huge fan of his.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not one

Any additional comments?

I did enjoy the rivalry between Tarkin and Krennic, but I found the story lacking in pace and excitement and the Ersos pretty dull and one-dimensional.

To be honest, I thought it was mundane

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Worth reading, but could have been better. The abrupt ending lets it down.

I'm assuming it would have tred on the toes of Rogue One if it had progressed more, however I believe it could still have been handled better.

Poor and abrupt ending.

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I loved this book,narrated brilliantly. Tarkin and krenick back an forth with each other is mint. How everything ties together is great,especially with mentions off dooku a must for any star wars fan especially if you loved rogue one.

Brilliant listen

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