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I did a re-listen to this audio drama to see if there were any overt connections to the High Republic and because I am rewatching the Clone Wars animated series. My original review stands: it's just okay, with a big miscast in the Dooku voice role. It covers Dooku's background, but ends when he leaves the Jedi order, so it kinda stops at the point in his history most people would be interested in. Certainly not essential reading.

One plus to working lots of extra hours, I get a lot of time for podcasts and audio books. I really enjoyed listening to this and learning Dooku's back story. Finished for February #starwarsbuddyread

So how did it go this month #StarWarsBuddyRead?

I enjoyed this one more than I expected (I usually don‘t enjoy the “bad guy” narratives as much), but I love Ventress, and lucky for me there is more Asajj coming up our next read for March.

I don‘t always enjoy the “bad guy” narratives, but I did this one! It delves into the past, and delivers a great story of how even those who are the best of us can struggle, and with a tiny mistake or one wrong choice can stumble and be pushed over the edge. I understand Dooku‘s arc much better now than I did before, and I‘d could still read more about Ventress.

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Thank you very much for recommending the audio book @BookwormAHN - I enjoyed it so much! The cast is great, so is the music - I almost felt like being at the movies!

I also enjoyed the book itself. The great thing about the Star Wars universe is that enemies as well get to tell their stories. I loved that we also get to know Ventress better. She's one of my favourites 😊

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Today I made a Vietnamese Noodle Bowl for #FoodandLit and then watched Black Panther eith Hubbie - Sunday love 🥰

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This was fantastic. I loved hearing about Dooku's backstory with Assajj Ventress. The full cast narration was amazing 💙
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Up next for #StarWarsBuddyRead! This one is a new read for me, so hopefully my library can find it on interlibrary loan in time. 🤞 if not, I might just have to splurge on a kindle copy.

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One of the best new Canon novels to come out. This made Dooku my favorite bad guy but I wouldn‘t even call him a bad guy. His struggle is one I think we‘d all have. Just an excellent story.

I don‘t listen to audiobooks much now but I LOVE the production values of Star Wars-it just sucks me in. I have settings for 21 day loan on my Libby, if this book only saved for 14 days does that mean someone is waiting on it? Any Libby users know? #starwars

The full-cast narration added to the special effects and this audiobook is an experience...even more so than other Star Wars Books. However, the sound effects can be distracting at times...I often found it difficult to even follow along and I ultimately found the story lacking any real substance because of them.

see my review: https://audiobookingwithleah.blogspot.com/2020/06/audiobook-review-dooku-jedi-lo...

My favorite of the three from last weekend.
Hearing Dooku's story was super interesting. The natural comparison to make is to Master and Apprentice, about Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, but I think this was quite a bit better. Even in a script form I did not want to put this down. It was compulsively readable and I loved it. Ventress as a frame was also amazing.
Big recommendation for Star Wars fans.
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A mostly manga library haul. Right now my 8 month pregnant brain just really wants some manga!
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Not so much a book, as an “audio production”, I had high hopes for this, but it didn‘t meet them. I found it hard to keep track of who was who. I don‘t mind jumping around between timelines, but it was a bit too abrupt. Meh 🤷🏼‍♀️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I really enjoyed getting some more Prequel era history. The glimpses into temple life were great. Dooku also seems like slightly less of a jerk than before I read this.

I did find out that I don't like audiobooks with full sound effects and music and such. I was too easily distracted, especially by trying to pick out the different musical themes. It also made it more difficult for me to listen in the car. The performances were quite good though.