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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Does it even need repeating? Matthew Stover's book is far superior to George Lucas' film. In fact, it's the best Star Wars novel yet written. Disparage Lucas' writing and directing all you want, but the man has still concocted a great tragic story, brought to life with stunning style by Stover. If Stover's Shatterpoint is the franchise's darkest book, his Traitor the deepest, and Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor the most fun, then this novelization is easily the most stylish. What was a so-so movie in Lucas' hands proves to be a gripping, moving book in Stover's. If you read only one Star Wars book in your life, make it this one. (  )saltmanz | Jun 3, 2009 |  1   A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...... there was a casting director who made a very bad choice. Some say that Hayden Christensen ruined the second two prequels of the Star Wars saga with his whining disposition and poor portrayal of the man who would one day be one of the greatest villains in the history of American cinema. And they might be right. For those that love the franchise and the story, but perhaps disliked the actors, this is the book to read. Matthew Stover did an amazing job of not making this just another novelization of a movie. His intricate detail of fight sequences, landscape and scenery descriptions, and witty dialogue make this a book to spark the interest of any science fiction fan. But it is his characterization that will truly appeal to those devout lovers of Star Wars lore. Stover begins every chapter with a thought-provoking quote, this alone endears him to my heart. Better still, he stops the action at momentous occasions to tell you exactly what it is like to be that character at that moment in time. This is more than an omniscient narrator detailing characters' inner thoughts; this is an examination of a character to the point where even I cried for Darth Vader at the end. This is not a book to pass by on the bookstore shelves and sneer because you may or may not have liked the film. I promise you that you will hear the brilliant strains of John Williams music as Owen and Beru Lars watch a Tattooine sunset holding baby Luke Skywalker in their arms. I did. And I cried, again. Ilithyia | Dec 19, 2008 | 2 Probably the best of the Star Wars prequels. The book (and movie) emphasize Anakin's emotional turmiol and his relationship with Padme and Obi-Wan. A great book. (  )06nwingert | Dec 7, 2008 | Having been disappointed with movie, I read the book much like I did with The Phantom Menace and was pleased with the result. The book is much better. Lacking CGI effects to distract Stover delves into the thoughts, motivations, and interactions of the characters, and in fact this book - unlike the movie it's based on - is very character driven. Stover makes the villainous Count Dooko and General Grievous interesting by actually telling about them and making them more than just props for the good guys to duel with and kill. In fact, the opening scenes with the rescue of Chancellor Palpatine are told from Dooku's point of view and make his eventual betrayal all the more powerful. The book goes where the movie fears to go delving into the politics of the crumbling Republic and the seduction of Anakin to the Dark Side by Palpatine in a series of conversations. Padme gets a part to play too as she is involved with other eventual Rebel leaders in opposing Palpatine's control over the Senate. Unfortunately, Stover can't veer away entirely from the movie and Padme still dies pathetically in childbirth acting the part of an abused wife. (  )Othemts | Jun 25, 2008 | 1 I read the script to Revenge of the Sith before the novelization, and was disappointed, to say the least. Fortunately, the same didn't happen with the novel. Stover cut what needed to be cut, rewrote what needed to be rewrote, and overall made a spun of gold out of the straw script. ( )ATimson | Feb 11, 2008 | 1 0.047 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0345428838, Hardcover)The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at handAfter years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor’s disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin–tormented by unspeakable visions–edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic . . . and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George Lucas’s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover’s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:23 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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