Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy
by Terry Brooks, R.A. Salvatore (Author), Matthew Stover (Author)
Star Wars: Movie Novelizations (Collections and Selections — omnibus 1-3), Star Wars Universe (Collections and Selections — 32-20 BBY)
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Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:For the first time in one stunning volume, here is the complete, epic story arc: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. Experience the sweeping tale of good and evil, of myth and magic, of innocence and power–and witness the tragic transformation of Anakin Skywalker from mere slave to one of the greatest, most powerful, and feared villains of the galaxy: Darth Vader.“The path has been placed before you, Anakin.
The show more choice to take it must be yours alone.”
On the barren desert world of Tatooine, young Anakin Skywalker toils by day and dreams by night . . . of traveling the stars to worlds he’s only heard of in stories. When Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, cross paths with Anakin, it marks the beginning of the drama that will become legend. Courageous to the point of recklessness, Anakin comes of age in a time of great upheaval. The attempted assassination of Senator Padmé Amidala thrusts the Republic close to the edge of disaster–and brings Anakin and Padmé into a secret romance as intense as it is forbidden.
As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a decision with profound ramifications. It remains only for Darth Sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic–and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.
THE PHANTOM MENACE
by Terry Brooks, based on the story and screenplay by George Lucas
ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by R. A. Salvatore, from a story by George Lucas and a screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales
REVENGE OF THE SITH
by Matthew Stover, based on the story and screenplay by George Lucas
Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!. show less
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Not as bad as it could have been. Neither Brooks nor Salvadore are reknown for their high quality prose, and the films this is based upon didn't recieve anywhere near the acclaim of the originals, but even so they managed to put together perfectly readable novelisations and even improved it in places. Stover was by far the best of the three, although somewhat unevenly so. There were notable changes in tone between the three writers with Stover being the most different.
I can't remember the prequel films in that much detail, but I didn't notice any particular alterations from the basic plot, although there are many instances where the authors have been able to expand the characters motivations. None of the action scenes carry quite the show more same degree of impact as they do on screen, but the added characterisations more than make up for it. A particular bonus was that JarJar was far less annoying than in the films.
Probably only worth reading if you're huge SW fan, or else if your particularly dislike films but prefer vast books. Worth noting that the last 140 pages ie 5% of the book, contains trailers for other (non-canon) books written in and around the SW universe. show less
I can't remember the prequel films in that much detail, but I didn't notice any particular alterations from the basic plot, although there are many instances where the authors have been able to expand the characters motivations. None of the action scenes carry quite the show more same degree of impact as they do on screen, but the added characterisations more than make up for it. A particular bonus was that JarJar was far less annoying than in the films.
Probably only worth reading if you're huge SW fan, or else if your particularly dislike films but prefer vast books. Worth noting that the last 140 pages ie 5% of the book, contains trailers for other (non-canon) books written in and around the SW universe. show less
Wow. What a ride. RoTS was a treat to read. Highly recommended for all Star Wars fans
I mean ¯_(ツ)_/¯
I'm currently in the beginning of the book, but I like already. Excellent book!
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Terry Brooks was born in Sterling, Illinois on January 8, 1944. He received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Hamilton College and a graduate degree from the School of Law at Washington and Lee University. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a practicing attorney for many years. His first book The Sword of Shannara (1977) was show more the first work of fiction to appear on the New York Times Trade Paperback Bestseller List. He made the list again with his title The High Druid'd Blade: The Defenders of Shannara. His other works include the Word and Void trilogy, The Heritage of Shannara series, Magic Kingdom of Landover series, The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara series, High Druid of Shannara series, Genesis of Shannara series, and the novelization to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
R. A. Salvatore was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on January 20, 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He began writing seriously in 1982 and became a full-time writer in 1990. His first novel, The Crystal Shard, was show more published in 1988. His other works include The Halfling's Gem; Sojourn; The Legacy; Starless Night; Vector Prime; and The Two Swords. He is also the author of numerous series including The Dark Elf Trilogy; Paths of Darkness; The Hunter's Blades Trilogy; The Cleric Quintet; Saga of the First King; Neverwinter Saga and TheSundering. He made The New York Times Best Seller List with his title's Charon's Claw, Night of the Hunter: Companions Codex, 1, Rise of the King and Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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