Wash on Nostr: Star Wars: Convergence—full disclosure, this book took me a year to finish and ...

Star Wars: Convergence—full disclosure, this book took me a year to finish and completely derailed my High Republic journey.

Somewhere along the way, we end up in a Romeo and Juliet-style Star Wars story, but the execution falls flat. The core of the book revolves around two warring families brought together through what I guess was their best idea at the time.

Meanwhile, the Jedi storyline focuses more on the Pathfinder class rather than the larger conflicts of the era.

The pacing is all over the place, the political intrigue lacks any real intrigue, and the story just drags. That said, there is a stretch—maybe two hours out of the 13+ hour listen—where things finally come together.

The events of the book might prove important down the line, but in my opinion, even if you're making your way through the High Republic era, this one is safe to skip. 2/5. #starwars #bookreview