
Phasma: Star Wars
Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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January LaVoy
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Discover Captain Phasma's mysterious history in this "Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi" novel.
One of the most cunning and merciless officers of the First Order, Captain Phasma commands the favor of her superiors, the respect of her peers, and the terror of her enemies. But for all her renown, Phasma remains as virtually unknown as the impassive expression on her gleaming chrome helmet. Now, an adversary is bent on unearthing her mysterious origins - and exposing a secret she guards as zealously and ruthlessly as she serves her masters.
Deep inside the Battlecruiser Absolution, a captured Resistance spy endures brutal interrogation at the hands of a crimson-armored stormtrooper - Cardinal. But the information he desires has nothing to do with the Resistance or its covert operations against the First Order.
What the mysterious stormtrooper wants is Phasma's past - and with it whatever long-buried scandal, treachery, or private demons he can wield against the hated rival who threatens his own power and privilege in the ranks of the First Order. His prisoner has what Cardinal so desperately seeks, but she won't surrender it easily. As she wages a painstaking war of wills with her captor, bargaining for her life in exchange for every precious revelation, the spellbinding chronicle of the inscrutable Phasma unfolds. But this knowledge may prove more than just dangerous once Cardinal possesses it - and once his adversary unleashes the full measure of her fury.
©2017 Delilah S. Dawson (P)2017 Random House AudioDespite her being woefully underused in the films, this story provides a thorough backstory to the character that is full of detail, mystery and weight. This story genuinely makes Captain Phasma a much more complex and interesting character.
The story does take it's time, much of the plot being told surrounding a sluggish hike through a desolate wasteland. However, this is something I found to be particularly engaging. The general lack of environment forces character interactions and body language to the forefront of attention whilst also giving the reader just enough new revelations to keep them hooked throughout.
I found myself consistently inquisitive about Phasma's true motivations and was shocked multiple times by her actions. She is not a character you should expect to root for in this story, she remains a villain through and through. But she also shows some rare moments of humanity that make it difficult to lock down an overall opinion on her character, and that makes her story all the more enjoyable to read.
I loved the performance for the most part. I particularly enjoyed January's performance of Phasma herself, especially how she evolves her accent throughout the story so that she sounds exactly like she does in the films by the end. There were times I had to wonder if they actually got Gwendoline Christie to do Phasma's voice, it is seriously that good! Other characters are not performed as well, particularly male characters who are meant to be big, strong and gruff with deep voices. I still enjoyed the performance overall but every time one of these characters spoke, it broke my immersion in the story very slighty.
If you are like me and you enjoy the darker and bloodier side of Star Wars, then you should read this book. And if you are looking for an immersive way to experience this story, then you NEED to pick up this audiobook. Complete with authentic Star Wars sound effects and John Williams' incredible score.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Phasma and if I could forget it all and read it again I most certainly would!
Dark, Emotional and Utterly Captivating
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Amazing
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Would love a continuation of the Cardinal story.
Well worth the purchase.
Good background.
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Brilliant
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A good story well performed
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Unfortunately the book itself isn't from Phasma's perspective, save for the last chapter. This isn't generally a deal breaker but considering the book is about her, she's very one-dimensional. You end up finishing the book with only a couple of the original questions you had about her answered.
The characterisation of the supporting characters is a lot better and I would happily read/listen to a sequel about Vi and Cardinal. I was a lot more invested in their stories!
As for the book overall, it's quite slow with long sections taken up by a journey through the vast deserts on Phasma's home planet. While there are interesting sections here, it's scuppered by poor pacing and some parts which could have been left out entirely.
Finally, and I know this is just subjective but I found the voice acting a bit cringy. Not to the point where I had to stop listening, but there were a few occasions when the way it was delivered was pretty immersion-breaking.
A mixed bag
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Well written and read!
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some other star wars story
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Enjoyable backstory
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Good beginning, lost myself at the end
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