Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
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Publisher Description
The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand. . . .
As 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. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name of security while influencing public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin fears that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. 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.
Based on the screenplay of the 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Based on George Lucas's original screenplay and story, Stover's smart, efficient novelization isn't as humorous as the last of the Star Wars films, but it's packed full of stunning fight scenes, entertaining interludes with Obi-Wan Kenobi and delightful Yodaspeak ("Named must your fear be, before banish it you can"). Picking up where the movie left off, Stover (Star Wars: Shatterpoint) makes a heartfelt attempt at deepening the characterizations of Anakin Skywalker and his secret wife, Senator Padme Amidala. Haunted by his failed attempt to save his mother's life and having a premonition of Padme dying in childbirth, Skywalker chooses to serve Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith, in order to learn how to make his wife immortal. Sidious, who has been masquerading as the Republic's Supreme Chancellor Palpatine for many years, is determined, with the future Darth Vader's help, to destroy anyone who would defy him, including all Jedi and Separatists. Stover fills in the blanks regarding one of cinema's most fascinating villains with respect and relish, providing answers to such questions as why Vader looked so weird and how he became Luke's dad. This is the perfect companion to the blockbuster film.
Customer Reviews
A book better than the films it’s based
The best novelisation of a Star Wars film to date. I’ll start of by saying this book is so much better than the film, it goes into much greater detail of the politics of the Galaxy and how the galaxy sees the Jedi on top of anakins downfall and the reasons why he turns to the dark side. Don’t skip on this book because you’ve seen the film, as 90% of the dialogue has been rewritten (for the better) while I don’t think many other of the novelisations of the other star wars films add anything this one is the exception. If you’re a Star Wars fan definitely give this a read.
I love it!
I don't care what anyone says, I love the prequels just as much as I do the original trilogy. This story captures the personalities of the characters and made me laugh. It's a little sad but it really captures the sadness and love that ROS is about. It tells the tragedy of Darth V as it should be told. Love it, 10/10.
Release It Vader
Why is this available in German, and has been since February, but is not available in English until the end of November?