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Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (edició 2016)

de James Luceno (Autor)

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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 their 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 galaxy itself.… (més)
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Títol:Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel
Autors:James Luceno (Autor)
Informació:Del Rey (2016), 352 pages
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My over all opinion: This is not necessary to read before the film, but gives a very good rationale why Orson Krennic is so villainous. I thought the last two chapters were very compelling particularly. It also shows us Saw's relation to Jyn, which is nice. Personally the more technical things were boring (besides knowing that Kyber Cyrstals were used to construct the Death Star rays). Be warned: There is a lot of information dumping in this book!

Rather, what is compelling about this book is the dynamic between Galcen, Lyra and Krennic, as the book progresses. Krennic attempts to manipulates the couple for his personal gain and to harness the intelligence of Galcen's mind for evil purposes. Lyra acts as the moral voice of the story and it is refreshing to read in a Star Wars book about a couple who are so devoted to each other as Galcen and Lyra are. You can sense their love and their bond. Give me more of the humanity within this story and less of the political/technological mumbo-jumbo.

I liked the book but didn't love it. Parts were slow and not dramatic enough. If you can skim the book at your leisure and still get the basic plot arc, do so. ( )
  ryantlaferney87 | Dec 8, 2023 |
Eh...maybe 3.5 ( )
  kylecarroll | Jul 15, 2023 |
I had a hard time choosing my rating. I would have liked to give it a 3.5 but one must choose either 3 or 4 so I went with the 3 which means I liked it. This is a story that gives some color and background to the movie "Rogue One". You learn much about the background of various characters such as Krennic, Galen and Lyra. You also run into Saw although there is not much depth there. You also get to learn more about how the death star super laser works and how sometimes people can be manipulated into to contributing to something that they otherwise would not. That part is a little unconvincing to me but it worked out.
The story certainly was interesting but I think I liked learning more about the background characters in the movie the most. I certainly look forward to seeing the movie again when it it released on blu-ray.
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  sgsmitty | Jun 14, 2023 |
Meh. Needed more Imperials. ( )
  Kavinay | Jan 2, 2023 |
The Erso's are pretty boring. It would have been a more interesting read if there was more of a focus on the Imperials. ( )
  Kavinay | Jan 2, 2023 |
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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 their 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 galaxy itself.

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