Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Secrets of the Force
Edward Gross · 2021
71/100
👍 Worth It
The definitive oral history of the entire Star Wars saga, told through the people who actually made it - exhaustive and well-sourced, though one reviewer noted it can feel repetitive and doesn't uncover much genuinely new ground. Still a solid, thorough read for die-hard Star Wars fans who want it all in one place.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness78
Craft & writing68
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy72
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit65
Human-eye read65
Penny’s verdict71
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