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Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark Hardcover – February 2, 2021
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Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace...Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic.
Padawan Reath Silas is being sent from the cosmopolitan galactic capital of Coruscant to the undeveloped frontier―and he couldn’t be less happy about it. He’d rather stay at the Jedi Temple, studying the archives. But when the ship he’s traveling on is knocked out of hyperspace in a galactic-wide disaster, Reath finds himself at the center of the action.
The Jedi and their traveling companions find refuge on what appears to be an abandoned space station. But then strange things start happening, leading the Jedi to investigate the truth behind the mysterious station, a truth that could end in tragedy...
“Claudia Gray created an absolute masterpiece with incredible depth. This is a must-read for any Star Wars fan in 2021.” - Cultress
“The most fun entry of The High Republic line yet.” – ComicBook.com
"An emotionally resonant Star Wars adventure like you've never seen before." -- Cinelinx
Enjoy more adventures from the all-new era of storytelling of the glorious High Republic:
- Star Wars: Light of the Jedi
- Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage - perfect for kids 8-12 years old
- Star Wars The High Republic: The Great Jedi Rescue - perfect for kids 5-8 years old
- Reading age12 - 18 years
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 12
- Dimensions5.8 x 1.36 x 8.5 inches
- PublisherDisney Lucasfilm Press
- Publication dateFebruary 2, 2021
- ISBN-101368057284
- ISBN-13978-1368057288
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Long before the Clone Wars, the Empire, or the First Order, the Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in a golden age known as The High Republic!
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"Perfect for even casual fans, this novel is action-packed with adventure and mystery."―School Library Journal
“A thrilling, captivating experience.”―Laughing Place
“An emotionally resonant Star Wars thriller like you’ve never seen before.”―Cinelinx
“Indisputably the most pivotal chapter of the Star Wars: The High Republic Saga so far”―ComicBook
“The most engrossing Star Wars novel in years.”―CNET
About the Author
Claudia Gray is the author of Star Wars: Bloodline, Star Wars: Lost Stars, Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan, and Defy the Stars, as well as the Firebird series, the Evernight series and the Spellcaster series. She has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockery, and a particularly ineffective waitress. Her lifelong interests include old houses, classic movies, vintage style, and history. She lives in New Orleans. Find her at claudiagray.com, facebook.com/authorclaudiagray, and @claudiagray.
Product details
- Publisher : Disney Lucasfilm Press (February 2, 2021)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1368057284
- ISBN-13 : 978-1368057288
- Reading age : 12 - 18 years
- Grade level : 7 - 12
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.8 x 1.36 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #21,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Claudia Gray has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and an extremely poor waitress. Her lifelong interests in old houses, classic movies, vintage style, and history all play a part in creating the world of Evernight.
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Customers find the content interesting and enjoyable with a beautiful ending. They also describe the characters as interesting enough. Opinions are mixed on the beginning, writing quality, and comprehensibility. Some find the book starts slowly, while others say it starts quickly.
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Customers find the book incredibly enjoyable, compelling, and exhilarating. They also say it's skillfully crafted and a wonderful ride.
"This book was fantastic! I read the first High Republic book and struggled because I couldn't visualize any of the characters or ships...." Read more
"...Overall, this entry into the Star Wars lore was a fun read and I can't wait to find out how the Jedi Order will handle the Nihil threat to the..." Read more
"...Republic' was entertaining enough, I felt 'Into the Dark' was more compelling, making use of well-developed characters in order to present the..." Read more
"A very good book from the initial "The High Republic" launch...." Read more
Customers find the book has interesting storylines and characters to explore. They say the last act is a whirlwind and the book keeps them guessing. Customers also mention that the book contains surprises and unexpected turns. They also say the book introduces a new threat and has a beautiful ending.
"...What a fun addition! The story was totally unique and interesting and I could easily visualize all the action...." Read more
"...well-developed characters in order to present the reader with an entertaining story...." Read more
"...Let's do a little of both.On Its OwnThe story is entertaining as we get more insight into The High Republic Era...." Read more
"...Into the Dark was good and filled with mystery. There are also interesting ideas explored and I loved reading about Reath and his story...." Read more
Customers find the characters interesting enough, but say they're not doing anything of interest.
"...series, the writing was much better and the characters were described with much more clarity!..." Read more
"...enough, I felt 'Into the Dark' was more compelling, making use of well-developed characters in order to present the reader with an entertaining..." Read more
"...She does an amazing job writing familiar characters as shown in Master and Apprentice and creates fresh new characters that you can fall in love..." Read more
"...other Claudia Gray books, there is still a lot to unpack here, great characters, connections, flashbacks and as usual, new viewpoints about the..." Read more
Customers find the galaxy expansion in the book wonderful and a great addition to the High Republic series. They also say Claudia Gray always delivers a good Star Wars book.
"...This is a great book and a wonderful addition to the Star Wars galaxy. I hope to see more of these characters!" Read more
"...I feel that The High Republic era is providing such great background to the Jedi Order that we have come to know in the Skywalker saga...." Read more
"...However, it was a fun and engaging read. Totally inline with Star Wars universe." Read more
"What a great addition to The High Republic era. This book ties in extremely well with The Light of the Jedi without being the same story...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book. Some find it very well written, while others say it seems dumbed down. They also mention that the narration voice is dull, the scenes are confusing, and the dialogues feel forced.
"...in this second installment in the High Republic series, the writing was much better and the characters were described with much more clarity!..." Read more
"...stick so close to what the group has created that the creativity in the writing now suffers, which leads me to......." Read more
"...It is a fairly easy read, but I personally find the novels that have the characters from the movies to be the easiest read because I do not have to..." Read more
"...The characters all feel unique and well-written...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the beginning of the book. Some mention that the story moves quickly, with great action and suspense. However, others say that it starts a little slowly.
"...I did think the pacing was a bit slow and the highs weren't high enough, but the lows were never that low either. A solid 4 for me...." Read more
"A real page turner with great action and suspense. Geode…well, Geode ROCKS. Figuratively and literally. Really enjoying the High Republic." Read more
"The first High Republic book was good, but suffered from pacing issues due to the amount of world building that needed to be done...." Read more
"The book starts a little slowly and at first I wasn't sure if I was really into the storyline...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comprehensibility of the book. Some find it straightforward and easy to read, while others find the characters hard to follow and relate to. They also mention that the author has a penchant for over-explanation and that the book feels too sad for them to fully appreciate.
"...This novel did a fairly good job introducing the group of characters and giving them enough of a backstory that the readers can try to get invested..." Read more
"...more developed and powerful ones, although it also felt too sad for me to fully appreciate...." Read more
"...Jedi was a big, grand, setup novel, Into The Dark is a much more straightforward adventure, and one that couldn't put down...." Read more
"...Claudia Gray has a penchant for over-explanation, not trusting the reader to do the work of interpretation, and her method of using hyphens and/or..." Read more
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That is where the story really jumps off. Into the Dark is another example of the great Claudia Gray knowing how to pace a story and provide details that not only advance the story but also expand the world. I feel that The High Republic era is providing such great background to the Jedi Order that we have come to know in the Skywalker saga. The story also provides many opportunities to show how the Force and the Jedi Order are not the same, and their wills are different. I feel that this is the first crack in the Jedi Order that will eventually divulge into more Jedi's questioning the Jedi Council and the Order's ruling and guidelines.
Overall, this entry into the Star Wars lore was a fun read and I can't wait to find out how the Jedi Order will handle the Nihil threat to the Republic. These books have great "easter eggs" mentioning Jedi Master Yoda or even the Hutts. I wonder if either will come into play in future installments in The High Republic era.
The way the book uses flashbacks in order to hammer home some of the story's main themes certainly works, and it was cool to see the way the Jedi worked and thought a century before the events of The Phantom Menace. And although most of the book takes place inside a seemingly abandoned station, it still includes enough secondary locations for it not to feel too contained or small. Plus, the presence of some interesting 'dark side characters' does manage to give the story some depth --yeah, the main antagonists, so to speak, are a little stereotypically evil, but the internal conflicts within the characters (especially Padawan Reath, and Affie, a civilian).
And yes, there's a character named Geode, who's "just" a.... rock. But surprisingly, he works, in an ironically funny sort of way.
So yeah, if you're already into the whole 'High Republic' era, you're definitely gonna enjoy 'Into the Dark', but if you're only here because of Claudia Gray... you're still gonna have a good time. It ain't perfect, but it's entertaining and addictive enough.
The good thing about the High Republic era is that it is not just a rehash of Jedi vs. Sith, and introduces a lot of new characters. The downside is that it is harder to be invested in characters that will, for the most part, be dead by the time the prequel trilogy even starts. This novel did a fairly good job introducing the group of characters and giving them enough of a backstory that the readers can try to get invested in them. Obviously, the Skywalkers are not even a thought at this point, and whatever two Sith are out there (assuming this is post-Darth Bane and the rule of two) they are not a part of the story at this point (if they ever will be in the high republic novels). Certainly, there is room for the characters to be developed in subsequent novels. The Nihil are definitely set up as a threat to the Jedi and the Republic overall, and the book just really scratches the surface of their group.
Even though this is a young-adult novel, so it is considered ancillary to the main canon storyline, it is written well enough that adults can easily enjoy it. It is a fairly easy read, but I personally find the novels that have the characters from the movies to be the easiest read because I do not have to remind myself who the characters are when I pick the book up after a few days away from it. Overall, it is not what I would call one of the must-read novels, but it is something that most people who collect the novels will enjoy reading once.
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Conseguí el libro en pasta dura a una super oferta en Amazon y no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado. Espero poder comprar más libros de esta nueva era de Star Wars en un futuro. ✨
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