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Fatal Alliance (Star Wars: The Old Republic, Book 1) Hardcover – July 20, 2010
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Tassaa Bareesh, a matriarch in the Hutt crime cartel, is holding an auction that’s drawing attention from across the galaxy. Representatives of both the Republic and the Sith Empire are present, along with a Jedi Padawan sent to investigate, a disenfranchised trooper drummed out of the Republic’s elite Blackstar Squad, and a mysterious Mandalorian with a private agenda. But the Republic’s envoy is not what he seems, the Empire’s delegate is a ruthless Sith apprentice, the Jedi Padawan is determined to do the right thing and terrified that he can’t, the trooper hopes to redeem her reputation, and the Mandalorian is somehow managing to keep one step ahead of everyone.
None of these guests—invited or uninvited—have any intention of participating in the auction. Instead they plan to steal the prize, which is locked inside an impregnable vault: two burned chunks of an exploded star cruiser, one of which may hold the key to the wealth of an entire world.
But the truth about the treasure is dangerous and deadly. And in the end, Sith and Jedi, Republic and Empire, must do something they’ve never done before, something that all the agents of good and evil could never make them do: join together to stop a powerful threat that could destroy the galaxy.
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDel Rey
- Publication dateJuly 20, 2010
- Dimensions6.5 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
- ISBN-100345511328
- ISBN-13978-0345511324
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- Publisher : Del Rey; 1st edition (July 20, 2010)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0345511328
- ISBN-13 : 978-0345511324
- Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #384,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,005 in Space Operas
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Sean Williams is the author of thirty-five novels, eighty short stories and the odd odd poem. He writes across the field of science fiction and fantasy for adults, young adults and children, and enjoys the occasional franchise, too, such as Star Wars and Doctor Who. His work has won awards, debuted at #1 on the New York Times hardback bestseller list, and been translated into numerous languages. His latest series is Troubletwisters, co-written with Garth Nix. Visit him online at www.seanwilliams.com
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Customers say the story is great and gripping. They disagree on the character development, with some finding it great and others saying they're one note. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with readers finding it well-written and fantastic, while others say it gets confusing with the amount of characters.
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Customers like the story. They say it's well-read, a solid piece of Star Wars literature, and has an interesting twist. Readers also mention that part 5 is the best section and the ending is alright.
"...The story is a good mix of action and intrigue, including a lot of backbiting among the Sith that was really their hallmark before the "rule of two..." Read more
"...The ending of the book was alright, but sets the book up for sequels or possible stories that branch off since there are so many characters involved..." Read more
"...Cons: Only one.-Although I felt the reader did a good job and the sounds and effects were cool I did not like the voices for all the characters..." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book. Some find it great, while others say it's one note.
"...at this point in the story, but even so, the characters in the book are very well developed and you do not really miss the absence of the more..." Read more
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"...Pretty cool. The character development is good enough that the reader -knows- why the different people are doing what they do...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book. Some find it well-written, descriptive, and well-developed. They also say the reader does a nice job. However, other customers find the read confusing, uninspired, and excessively wordy. They say the characterization feels forced and not overly archetypal.
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The story is told on multiple worlds including Coruscant, the Sith homeworld Dromund Kaas, Nal Hutta, and even Tatooine. Of course, the story is set thousands of years before the events of A New Hope, so not even Yoda is around at this point in the story, but even so, the characters in the book are very well developed and you do not really miss the absence of the more recognizable characters from the Skywalker Saga. The story is a good mix of action and intrigue, including a lot of backbiting among the Sith that was really their hallmark before the "rule of two" was instituted. Of course, the book is no longer a part of the Star Wars canon now that Disney owns Lucasfilm, but there is always the possibility that some part of the story may end up as canon if Disney decides to revive the Old Republic era. So, if you are one of those who reads some, but not all, of the Star Wars novels, this is a good one to check out.
The book goes into the different perspectives of each character which made things very interesting and gave you views from different angles of the story. You learn more about each character as the book the story develops and they are faced with challenges, opportunities, and certain situations. It brings out the true nature of each character and shows you how strong their resolve is in the face of adversity. The ending of the book was alright, but sets the book up for sequels or possible stories that branch off since there are so many characters involved in this book. Overall I thought it was a great read and I very much enjoyed it despite the doubt I had for the book created by a couple(not all) nit-picking reviews. If you are an avid fan of Star Wars and love Star Wars I definitely recommend this book for you.
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-My best reason for buying the Audio CD or book is the same reason they published the book in the first place. It will help you to become familiar with the events taking place prior to the game and hopefully add to the game experience itself. You could easily get away without this but it's a fun story to help you wait for the games release.
-The reader does a nice job. Not too fast or slow and with a delivery that allows the listener to paint a quality picture of the what's being said.
-Great for idle time. I put mine onto my iPhone and it was easier than dealing with the CD's, 11 in total, but I still get a hard copy for the collection.
-The sounds and "production" that go along with the reading do add a nice element to the story and help build the mood and feeling.
Neutral:
-I disagree, with some of the reviews, that this is too "Slow paced" or that we have too little detail into each main character's history and thinking process -character development. I think these readers are a little off in wanting deep character development or constant action in order to be entertained. The purpose was to introduce us to the timeline and start to familiarize us with characters that may be in the game or refered to. It did that just fine for me.
Cons: Only one.
-Although I felt the reader did a good job and the sounds and effects were cool I did not like the voices for all the characters, with the female lead voices as my main gripe. I may be a rookie when it comes to audio books but I was surprised to hear what sounded like the reader just changing his voice into a poor imitation of a female. I really thought they could have found true female voices for each of the main female characters. I also think this would have helped the flow of the story as some of the voices sound similar to each other and can confuse the listener.
For anyone that found my review halpful or interesting you may want to check out the videos on youtube about Star Wars the Old Republic and the "timeline" vids that give a view of events that took place from the prespective of a Jedi investigator. I think they have an entire channel now. I have also found the offical page very informative. swtor.com -It has a listing of the books coming out before the game. Three in total, 1st is Fatal Alliance, 2nd is Deceived, and 3rd -who just made public but not yet in print- is going to be called Revan. The last book will basically help link "Revan" who was a main character from Nights of the Old Republic to the storyline of The Old Republic, which is around 300 years down the line from when we first are introduced to him.
The novel felt like Star Wars with a hint of Mass Effect, and tells a good tale of chase, contest, and discovery. Jedi and Sith can work together, when they both are threatened. The familial connection to the overall plot is what Star Wars is about, only this time it's in the shroud of the Dark Side.
Nice story!
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