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Tarkin: Star Wars

Auteur(s): James Luceno
Narrateur(s): Euan Morton
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Best-selling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life.

He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly….and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.

Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin's guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy’s lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel - by intimidation…or annihilation.

Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin - whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy…and its enemies' extinction.

©2014 James Luceno (P)2014 Random House Audio Aventure Fantastique Fiction Militaire Science-fiction Space opéra Star Wars Interstellaire

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"Euan Morton channels the outstanding late British actor Peter Cushing, who played Grand Moff Tarkin, evil master of the Death Star, in the original Star Wars movie. One hears a voice that is precise and unspeakably heartless as he shrugs at ideas such as planetary destruction. Here is Tarkin’s biography from childhood to the time he is promoted to Grand Moff by Emperor Palpatine, learning a few tips from Darth Vader himself (nicely portrayed) as they both grow in influence and power. It’s better not to overanalyze the situations presented in the plot. Instead, listeners should just pretend they’re 14 again, hear the familiar music and sound effects, and enjoy." (AudioFile magazine)

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a really good look into the imperial Moff Tarkin and his life and the events that shaped him. very good use of existing characters in the Empire and gives quite a bit of back story to other characters as well.

Most memorable book.

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One of the better books of the new canon.

The performances are decent for the most part. Although sometimes I had trouble distinguishing this reader's voice as Tarkin from some of the other minor characters. The Darth Vader and Palpatine performances are solid. The Tarkin voice is also quite good.

The story is basically the biography of Tarkin from youth up to the point that he he becomes Grand Moff. The story wasn't that amazing or grand but it serves to establish and develop Tarkin as a character. It was alright given that this only partially bridges the gap from Episode 3 to Episode 4. There are a lot of politics and inner workings of the Empire. Also a great cast of characters as Vader, Palpatine, and Tarkin work well off of each other.

All things considered the book is good. One of the first books of the TCW established canon from when it was sold to Disney, and one of the better canon books at that. If you pick up any canon book then definitely get this one. I actually wish that there were more Tarkin books.

How Tarkin became Grand Moff Tarkin

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Overall a good listen. I found it to be a good Origin and lead up to the movies for Tarkin, though it felt like it was missing something I cannot place. otherwise enjoyable and certainly worthwhile.

Enjoyable

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story was ok, but the performance was a bit weak. All the north American accents sounded like they were said by a robot or through a text to speech editor.

Ok story, lackluster performance

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seems to be older continuity due to lack of certain people and events, but an amazing story about the character and his background.

good story but sadly now out of date

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Gives background to Tarkin who was a main character in the 77 film. It doesn't wander off , it stays true to the Star Wars story

AWESOME!

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Love star wars? Great! you'll love this book! The book has left me wanting more, the only thing I disliked was the fact that the story ended short of my expectations in the timeline. but overall it is a very great Brook!

Exceptional

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