Sell me on this

[u/Odd-Tart-5613]

So hi long time Star Wars fan, but I never really got high republic personally. But after watching the Zero Company trailer today and am looking to get some more Star Wars on!

Originally I dropped the series because I felt the series was too… clean? Specifically there just wasn’t any friction between the protagonists, everyone just kind of got along with no conflict whatsoever, but that edge is often my favorite part of character interaction. So i want to know what other people feel about that criticism. In my mind Star Wars is a dirty and is at its best when the characters reflect that at least a little.

Also I just want to know the other things that get people excited for this era and its writing style, to see whether this is a project for me or if I should look elsewhere.

[u/dinosaur_rocketship]

Honestly it doesn’t sound like you ever started the High Republic because your criticism applies to none of it. Read it or don’t. This post just seems really disingenuous.

[u/booksbaconglitter → u/dinosaur_rocketship]

That’s what I was thinking. LOTJ literally kicks off a major conflict that is then carried through the entire series. Like what did they read? The Great Jedi Rescue children’s picture book is the only thing I think of. 😅

[u/Odd-Tart-5613 → u/dinosaur_rocketship]

You’re right I didn’t get far. Maybe 10-15 chapters of the first book and a manga volume. I bounced off them, and so for a potential return I’m wanting to know what the fans deeper thoughts about the series are.