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Why Star Wars Fans Are Obsessed With This Forgotten Novel | Darth Plagueis Review
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What if I told you there’s a Star Wars novel that actually makes The Phantom Menace better? Like, quite a bit better.
In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into Darth Plagueis by James Luceno — a Star Wars Legends novel that explores the hidden Sith machinations behind the prequel trilogy, the rise of Palpatine, the legacy of Darth Plagueis, and even makes midi-chlorians far more interesting than I ever thought possible. Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan, a Legends enthusiast, or simply curious about one of the most highly praised Star Wars novels ever written, this is one review you won’t want to miss.
In this video:
• Why I finally picked up Darth Plagueis
• A spoiler-lite synopsis
• Eight reasons Star Wars fans should read it
• Three reasons it might not be for everyone
• My final thoughts after experiencing the outstanding audiobook
Have you read Darth Plagueis? Do you consider it one of the best Star Wars novels ever written? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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0:00 - Opening
1:46 - Book Details
2:42 - Why Jim Read This
4:13 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis
5:10 - Eight Reasons You Might Love This Book
8:58 - Three Reasons It Might Not Be Your Thing
9:55 - Jim’s Final Thoughts
11:36 - Closing & Wrap-Up
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