Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott (Book review)

 

Dooku: Jedi Lost

DELVE INTO THE HISTORY OF THE SINISTER COUNT DOOKU IN THE ORIGINAL SCRIPT TO THE THRILLING STAR WARS AUDIO PRODUCTION!

Darth Tyranus. Count of Serenno. Leader of the Separatists. A red saber, unsheathed in the dark. But who was he before he became the right hand of the Sith? As Dooku courts a new apprentice, the hidden truth of the Sith Lord's past begins to come to light.
    Dooku's life began as one of privilege – born within the stony walls of his family's estate, orbited by the Funeral Moon where the bones of his ancestors lie interred. But soon, his Jedi abilities are recognised, and he is taken from his home to be trained in the ways of the Force by the legendary Master Yoda.
    As he hones his power, Dooku rises through the ranks, befriending fellow Jedi Sifo-Dyas and taking a Padawan of his own, the promising Qui-Gon Jinn – and tries to forget the life that he once led. But he finds himself drawn by a strange fascination with the Jedi Master Lene Kostana, and the mission she undertakes for the Order: finding and studying ancient relics of the Sith, in preparation for the eventual return of the deadliest enemies the Jedi have ever faced.
    Caught between the world of the Jedi, the ancient responsibilities of his lost home, and the alluring power of the relics, Dooku struggles to stay in the light – even as the darkness begins to fall.

"The Jedi are supposed to protect the galaxy, yet we remove ourselves from it. Cut ourselves off."

"So that our judgement isn't clouded!"

"But what if that's wrong?"

I never expected to dive into a Star Wars book, especially a script! The format was quite the change from what I'm used to with traditional books. It took me a little while to adjust to the dialogue and scene directions, but it turned out to be quite fun! 

    The book is narrated from Ventress's perspective, but the main focus is on Count Dooku as he unfolds his story. His storytelling allows you to experience Dooku's tale as if you were witnessing events unfold in real-time. 

    Asajj Ventress is one of my favorite Star Wars villains, so I was eager to read her backstory in this book. I picked it up mainly for her, as I never found Count Dooku particularly interesting. However, this story added unexpected depth to his character, giving the complexities of their relationship and making it quite an interesting read. After reading a book like this, you just kinda see him a little differently, and it was a really cool journey. And you basically get ALL of his life. I mean, it covers from like tweens to adulthood.

    The book felt very fast-paced because it was written as a script, so I was able to finish it in just a few long sittings. Even though I got used to the style, I didn't really like it. However, I'm glad I finished it quickly. It has a good length, and the story itself was really engaging! I would love to see it adapted for TV one day.

    Overall, I'd recomomend for any Star Wars fan who loves getting into the lore of every corner of the galaxy, and it's definitely good if you want to learn some important characters' backstories. 

    My rating: 8/10

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