A thorough but dry novel sets up the tricky political climate that brought us the Death Star.
ThisStar Warsreview contains major spoilers.
Many of my feelings aboutCatalystare the same as those I felt about James Lucenos previousStar Warsnovel,Tarkin.
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All of the characters, Ersos and Imperials included, ask themselves why they are doing what theyre doing.
In particular, Lyras moral struggles are given a lot of weight.
A scientist overflowing with ideas, hes also loyal to his family and slightly naive.
His upward climb is clearly motivated, but impersonal and dry.
Has Obitt, an alien smuggler, adds a bit of humor but not a lot of personality.
Hes a good effort at writing an everyman, but even his high-intrigue smuggling comes off as bland.
Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention the graphic design of this book.
Catalyst: A Rogue One Novelis out now!
Megan Crouse is a staff writer.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
