Star Wars - Cloak of Deception book review

Cloak of Deception is a complex political thriller that gives a lot of information about the lead up to Episode I: The Phantom Menace. If you are a fan of political intrigue and want to know more about the political nuances of the prequel era, definitely check this book out! If you’re looking for lots of action and insights into the Jedi, though, you might find yourself frustrated with the story. But I did appreciate the picture it gave me of Valorum and Palpatine’s characters, and their rather Shakespearian relationship. Goodreads review:   / 4577957661   “Behind the Cloak - James Luceno” (June 2001): https://web.archive.org/web/200503072... Purchase Cloak of Deception from a local bookstore: https://bookshop.org/a/99992/97803454... *Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org where your purchases support local bookstores. I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Many Characters, Many Plot Threads 02:41 - Chancellor Valorum 03:33 - Palpatine 04:23 - Other Senators 05:07 - Trade Federation Shenanigans 08:00 - The Jedi 09:36 - The Nebula Front 11:13 - Issue 1: Complex political plots 13:16 - Issue 2: Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan 14:50 - Issue 2a: Jedi Council members 15:21 - Issue 3: Many descriptions & deliberate pace 17:09 - In Short