The reviewer enjoyed 'Canto Bight' as a fun and entertaining book within the Star Wars universe, but found the character's corruption less credible. They appreciated the exploration of Count Dooku's history and the engaging narrative.
The reviewer has a fondness for the Star Wars universe and found 'Canto Bight' to be a very enjoyable read. They appreciated the exploration of Count Dooku's history and the engaging narrative, which delves into his past and his journey as a Jedi. However, they found the corruption of previously heroic characters, such as Dooku, less credible and somewhat forced. Despite this, the book was entertaining and fun, making it a worthwhile addition to the Star Wars series. The reviewer also noted that while the book is enjoyable, it is not groundbreaking and may not be as impactful as other installments in the series.
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I am fond of the Star Wars fictional universe: I have a nostalgic attachment to it, and despite some drops in quality along the way (e.g. The Phantom Menace), recent installments like Rogue One, The Force Awakens, and The Last Jedi were even better than the original series.
The book was very enjoyable, but it is always the case in Star Wars, I never find the "corruption" of previously "heroic" characters really credible.
As for Anakin in the main saga, the fall from grace seems forced and hard to believe.