STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith book review

Post by **pat5150** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:19 am

Well, I did it. I caved in. Thought I would be able to show more self-control, but in the end I couldn't. It's the first time I've read a Star Wars novel before the movie comes out.

And yes, there is a review, if you are interested!:D I've tried to include as little spoilers as I could, but in order to write an appropriate review, I had to include some. But have no fear, I don't give the big secrets away!

So you want to know if it's any good, eh!?!;) Well, I do think it is!!!

Can't wait to see the film now!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:21 am

Interesting review, pat5150.

Post by **pat5150** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:39 am

Have you read it, by any chance!?!

I know it's a bit early, since the book came out a few days ago. But I'd love to get other people's takes on the storyline.

Because of all the hype that surrounds the release of such a film, people react quite differently. So I'm eager to see if other readers enjoy or dislike the novel...

Patrick

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:41 am

No I haven't. To be honest, I'm not a fan of the setting.

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:04 am

Actually, we have begun discussing it down in the Star Wars forum in the library.

Hop on down and join us.

You might especially enjoy the Palpatine thread.

Post by **pat5150** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:35 pm

I'm on my way!!!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Post by **Roland of Gilead** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:06 pm

I plan to read the novel, but I shelled out extra bucks for an autographed copy, as Matthew Stover is one of my favorite authors. I won't receive it until the end of April.

Post by **FizbansTalking_Hat** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 4:58 pm

The book was amazing, truly amazing. I can't wait for the movie, though I've heard from many people that Lucas admitted that the story has changed quite a bit from that adaptation to what is on screen, so he said that we should still expect a few surprises.

Either way, Stover put up a good and fast page turning read, cheers.

Post by **pat5150** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:50 pm

I was eager to begin with. But now that I've read the book, I can't wait for the damn movie to come out!!!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Post by **Ainulindale** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:20 am

The book was amazing, truly amazing. I can't wait for the movie,

FizbansTalking_Hat, I completely agree, and I generaly admittely think the Starwars novels are something between rubbish and dire. Stover has written the best StarWars novel I have ever read. I liked Zahn's work, but Stover's talent far supercedes any others I have seen take part in the StarWars mythos. I have not yet read the work by Sean Stewart (who is also a fantastic, critically acclaimed, award winning author).

Anyone who ahs read Stover's past work should have expected this to be great, Blades of Tyshalle is awesome.

If the movie is half as as good as the book, it will certainly be infinitely better than either of the 2 prequels prior (which IMHO were horrible) and may challenge to be among the top 3 (which would make it a classic).

Terrific novel.

Post by **FizbansTalking_Hat** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:47 pm

Stover is good, and I loved the book, it was written well and very engrossing but I think that Zahn has nailed down the Star Wars universe, the Thrawn Trilogy just blew me away, it would have been interesting to see his take on teh story with his style, but its all good, can't wait for the film, cheers.

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