Lords of the Sith / Paul S Kemp

Lords of the Sith

(Star Wars 6)

by Paul S Kemp

science fiction, fansonly

copyright 2016

read in July 2019

rated 6/10: read to pass the time

Okay, I've called this "fans only" but really it's not that bad. For Star Wars fans this would rate higher. For non-fans some of the attractions for fans -- are a negative.

Darth Vader is marooned on a planet, the rebellion army try to kill him. Will Vader die? Not if he wants to appear in the movies where he is chief villain... Such knowledge spoils the suspense, yet it fills in a gap for fans.

btw: I call this book number six. That is according to the timeline in the book -- which places it after three movies, a tv series and another book. Again, good for the fans, confusing for a non-fan reading just the one book.

Still, it's not too bad. The author has captured the "feel" of the three SWs movies that I have seen. And captured some of the silliness: I've only flown a simulator! How do I pass control to the co-pilot? Press that blue button. Oh yes, thanks...

And, of course, one bomb in just the right place will destroy the entire enormous spaceship... Oh, and note to supreme evil dude: Design your troops' helmets with a clear face-plate, so you can see when it's really a rebel in disguise.

It's fun, it's familiar, it's -- occasionally -- ridiculous. I'm almost tempted to rate it as seven... but no. It's enjoyable, but not "well worth reading". Unless you are a serious Star Wars fan.

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