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Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance |  | Author: Sean Williams
Publisher: LucasBooks
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0345511328
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780345511324
ASIN: 0345511328
Publication Date: July 20, 2010
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BioWare and LucasArts—creators of the hugely popular Star Wars:® Knights of the Old Republic® video game—have combined their storytelling talents and cutting-edge technology for an innovative new massively multiplayer online role-playing game that allows players to create their own personal Star Wars adventure 3,500 years before the rise of Darth Vader. Now #1 New York Times bestselling author Sean Williams brings the world of the game to life in his latest novel, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance.
Tassaa Bareesh, a matriarch in the Hutt crime cartel, is holding an auction that’s drawing attention from across the galaxy. Representatives of both the Republic and the Sith Empire are present, along with a Jedi Padawan sent to investigate, a disenfranchised trooper drummed out of the Republic’s elite Blackstar Squad, and a mysterious Mandalorian with a private agenda. But the Republic’s envoy is not what he seems, the Empire’s delegate is a ruthless Sith apprentice, the Jedi Padawan is determined to do the right thing and terrified that he can’t, the trooper hopes to redeem her reputation, and the Mandalorian is somehow managing to keep one step ahead of everyone.
None of these guests—invited or uninvited—have any intention of participating in the auction. Instead they plan to steal the prize, which is locked inside an impregnable vault: two burned chunks of an exploded star cruiser, one of which may hold the key to the wealth of an entire world.
But the truth about the treasure is dangerous and deadly. And in the end, Sith and Jedi, Republic and Empire, must do something they’ve never done before, something that all the agents of good and evil could never make them do: join together to stop a powerful threat that could destroy the galaxy.
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 A great historical book that captures the Sith nicely July 24, 2010
Thomas Ortega II (Queen Creek, AZ United States)
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
I realize that this book was made to go with the game. I had trepidations about buying it because of that fact. I read the prologue and the dialogue was a bit cheesy. However, it wasn't sooooo bad that I got put off.
I'm now a few chapters into the book and boy am I glad I bought it. The way that Sean captures the Sith and the old Empire/Republic relations is great. I've tried to read some of the Star Wars books that take place post Episode VI, but other than the Zahn books (which were amazing) the others fell flat. This one has atmosphere, etc.
I'm thinking the writer was assisted by the contributors to the story of the game. Regardless, it's a great read so far.
If you're thinking, like me, "How good can a book based on a game be?" Don't worry. It's plenty good.
If you like well thought out Sith Characters, then this is a no brainer. Get it and enjoy it.
An epic tale indeed... August 31, 2010
David Lindquist (Grand Canyon, AZ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All right, this book needs more five star reviews, as this is my favorite Star Wars novel ever, so here we go: The characters are great and memorable, plus their interactions seem very real. Almost uncomfortably real at times, as was the case in Crosscurrent. Many of the characters are reminiscent of those in the original trilogy, but without being obvious or unoriginal. Some have complained that most characters don't get more than a few paragraphs of backstory, but they're operating on the idea that the characters NEED more than a few paragraphs of backstory, which they don't. The characters' actions make it quite clear who these people are, and as this is just the first installment of a series, I'm sure we'll find out more about their pasts if it's necessary to future plots.
Speaking of characters, the story's featured Mandalorian, Dao Stryver, makes Boba Fett look like a wuss by comparison. Yes, you read that right. Stryver's "escape" from the Bareesh palace is quite possibly my favorite anything in the history of ever. Seriously, it was so awesome that words fail me in trying to describe it. I'm betting even Fett would be hard pressed to survive battling a Jedi and a Sith at the same time, never mind artfully manipulating them into doing exactly what he wanted them to, but that's exactly what Stryver pulls off in this book.
As for the plot, I don't want to give too much away, but this story features an intriguing Terminator/Matrix aspect that you'd think would pop up more often in Star Wars, given that the entire galaxy is filled with self-aware robots. It's explored wonderfully here, and the droids themselves give us the experimental superweapons that are often the set pieces for the final battle in a Star Wars story.
Finally, the set pieces: Usually my brain doesn't imagine anything in a novel in crystal clear detail, where I could describe it to a police sketch artist, but the locations in this book tickled my mind in that exact way. I almost felt dizzy when the characters arrived at the Sebaddon system, and the descriptions of the planet itself transported me to a combination of Mustafar and the kingdom of the dwarves from Final Fantasy IV. Williams really has a knack for making me feel like I'm right there watching the action unfold, and this story has a LOT of action. This was a great read all the way around, and I'm not sure how I'm going to survive the wait until the next installment of the series arrives. Something tells me FotJ: Vortex is going to be a pale substitute by comparison.
Old Republic = book for grown-ups! July 25, 2010
Jauffre S.
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
I think Lucas forgets that Star Wars fans age. Star wars came out in 1977, I was the perfect age,10. Now I'm 43,with the Clone Wars and Fate of the Jedi series(which I consider young adult)Star Wars seems to be for the young only. I long for more mature adult content in this wonderful universe. I would highly recommend reading this book if you liked KOTOR or the Darth Bane novels. I totally agree with Thomas Ortega's review, the Sith have depth and character. I can't wait to read more of the Old Repulic.
Star Wars Marathon Part 6 August 5, 2010
Spalton (canada)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently resolved to read the entire Star Wars novel line and am continuing with Fatal Alliance I'm going to be reviewing all of the books as I read them. I am not going to bother with plot summaries as they are already provided in the back cover description.
Fatal Alliance is the best item I've read so far. The plot is logical and structured without being too obvious. It also has an element of mystery that serve to help one get through the less heated parts.
There isn't too much annoying philosophizing and the little that is to be found is quite nondescript and very bearable.
The cast of characters is quite diverse and believable. It consists of an elusive and highly capable Mandalorian, a soul searching Jedi Padawan (the worst character but still serves his purpose), a somewhat annoying Sith Apprentice who apparently has dreadlocks, an ambitious freighter captain and his droid. The best character by far is Darth Chratis (the image on the cover does a fair job of explaining this).
The style is somewhat captivating, completely clear and serves as a functioning rack on which the impressive plot is hung.
There isn't all that much in the way of lightsaber battles in the novel but when they do occur they are easy to visualize, stimulating and detailed.
5 Stars for excellent production and it's unabridged! August 12, 2010
Corellian_Smuggler (Coronet,Corellia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
No spoilers here.
I wanted everyone to know that the new unabridged audiobooks from Randomhouse audio are terrific. Marc Thompson is awesome! He performs every character with amazing talent and enthusiasm.
The music and sound effects really add a new dimension to the narration.
Do yourself a favor and buy one. I think you will be glad you did.
I buy my audiobooks from [...], and have been very pleased.
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