Does The Approaching Storm need to be read before Attack of the Clones?

This novel serves as a direct prequel to the film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, detailing events that immediately precede the movie's opening. While it enhances the understanding of the political climate and character motivations, the film can still be enjoyed independently.

How does this book connect to other Star Wars novels?

The Approaching Storm is part of the larger Star Wars Legends continuity, specifically within the Prequel Era. It features characters and events that tie into other books and comics set around the time of the Clone Wars, expanding on the galaxy's political landscape before the full conflict erupts.

Star Wars - The Approaching Storm

Fantasy Science Fiction

Pages: 344
Published: 2002
Language: English

Synopsis

The Republic is faltering, and the Jedi are stretched thin trying to maintain peace. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent on a critical mission to the strategic planet of Ansion, where a secessionist movement threatens to ignite a galactic rebellion. They must navigate treacherous wilderness and negotiate with elusive nomads to prevent a catastrophic war. This story sets the stage for the events of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.