The Empire Strikes Back

by Donald F. Glut

Series: Star Wars movie novelizations (5), Star Wars

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gilsbooks | May 17, 2011 |

Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, John Lithgow

LoisAnn1 | Apr 4, 2010 |

This is just the novelization of the movie, pretty much exactly according to the movie. The movie was better, in this case. (

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Karlstar | Feb 2, 2010 |

this book was a good book and i think who ever picks this up should read it so i hope you enjoy it. (

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A good companion book to the movie. (

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It takes no small talent to start with the best of the Star Wars films and turn it into something boring, but Donald F. Glut's novelization of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back somehow manages it. Full of bad dialogue and dull narration, the novel adds nothing to the film and lacks most of what made Episode V so enjoyable.

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The Star Wars Trilogy: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, & Return of the Jedi by George Lucas

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Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (dvd)

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The Empire Strikes Back

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Hoth (fictitious planet)

Dagobah (fictitious planet)

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Battle of Hoth

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"Now this is what I call cold!" Luke Skywalker's voice broke the silence he had observed since leaving the newly established Rebel base hours earlier.

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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From the Rebels' defeat at the Battle of Hoth to the battle between Luke and Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back continues the story of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and the others as they struggle to overthrow the evil Galactic Empire. This abridgment of the classic story is complemented by nearly 150 two-color illustrations--based on images from the film--drawn by Brandon McKinney in a style reminiscent of comic books from the 1950s. Star Wars fans of all ages will be delighted with this beautiful little gift book. --C.B. Delaney

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The further adventures of Luke Skywalker and his friends in their continuing battle against Darth Vader and the evil side of the Force.

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