Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III - Matthew Woodring Stover

Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III

By Matthew Woodring Stover

  • Release Date: 2005-04-02
  • Genre: Science Fiction
Score: 4.5
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Description

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand

After 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.

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!

Reviews

  • Lucas’ masterpiece

    5
    By Lovestospooge90
    One of the most immersive books I’ve ever read. Paints the whole series in a new light. Poetic and powerful. If you’re a Star Wars fan you should read this book. This is the story George Lucas tried to tell

  • Perfect 90/5

    5
    By Mocozombie
    It’s the best Star Wars book and it gives you lots of details what do they think and what do they do it’s amazing

  • It Is the Will of the Force

    5
    By Bobbermann
    Episode 3 is one of the better films of the prequel trilogy, and this book takes it a step beyond. From its depictions of internal conflict and its powerful description of character's emotions, it's a surely moving book.

  • Revenge of the Sith: Novelization is a must-read for any Star Wars fan

    5
    By AliasPhoenix
    I've described the novelizations for both The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones as must-reads for Star Wars fans, and while that's true, I think they pale in comparison to the novelization for Revenge of the Sith. It's already the strongest of the prequel trilogy when it comes to the films, and Matthew Stover's adaptation manages to further flesh out the thoughts, feelings and attitudes of both the heroes and villains. It is an absolutely riveting story, and any fan of Star Wars – particularly those who want to get into reading more books in the series, should consider this book mandatory reading.

  • Masterpiece

    5
    By DGTHEB0SS
    This is by far one of if not the best novel I have ever read. It attaches you to the characters of the Star Wars universe far more than any book or movie has. The way it is written flows perfectly and makes you never want to put the book down. It makes you feel as a part of the story and made me love Star Wars even more than I thought I could. Matthew Stover knocks it out of the park.

  • The Very Best the Galaxy Has to Offer

    5
    By Charizard4Prez
    The novelization of Revenge of the Sith is without a doubt the most well-written Star Wars book I have ever read (and I’ve read nearly a hundred). I’m not even a huge fan of the prequel films. But from the first page to the last, I savored Stover’s version of an extremely dramatic and tragic series of events in the Star Wars universe. He had me writing down memorable quotes, fighting back tears, and completely tuning out the real world until I had finished reading–and I already knew the ending! Readers like myself attempt to describe the beauty of this novel, but we cannot do it justice. But to put it simply, Stover hasn’t just written a good Star Wars book; he’s crafted an experience. He draws in the readers, helping us identify and sympathize with Anakin. The novel allows you to view scenes from the film from different viewpoints, from the perspective of different characters, and through the lens of expert prose. Books like this remind me why I enjoy Star Wars, reading, great storytelling, and even the English language. This novel speaks to the ideas of despair, hope, loyalty, manipulation, courage, and, of course, darkness and light. With Revenge of the Sith, Stover sets the standard for not only a great film novelization, but for an engaging Star Wars book. I fully plan on returning to this book regularly.

  • Every self-respecting Star Wars fan MUST read this book!

    5
    By ShrikeOne
    The level of character development is unprecedented for any Star Wars novel I’ve ever read and even characters barely touched upon in the movies (General Grievous, Count Dooku, etc.) are given full backstories and motivations. The plot is no slouch either. Despite any misgivings you might have toward the label “prequel” you’d be hard-pressed not to appreciate this story. The ultimate fall from grace of one so gifted and the orchestrated perversions of his pure intentions are reminiscent of Shakespearean tragedy and truly capture the magnificence of one of the greatest space operas of all time.

  • Very Well Done

    5
    By Revan97ofSWAT
    The official novelization of Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith is based on both the story and screenplay by George Lucas. Because of this fact, the book communicates the same story as the movie but with much extended scenes as well as some altered details such as dialog. The tale of Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side is nicely fleshed out in this novel and I have to say that once things get rolling the book is hard to put down. If you plan on reading James Luceno's Labyrinth Of Evil, I suggest that you do so before reading this novel. Luceno's prequel is excellent, but once you have read Revenge Of The Sith there is really no need to go back in time and read Labyrinth Of Evil. Matthew Stover does a fine job of delivering this story in a fully understandable format, even if you haven't read any Star Wars novels from the expanded universe. Over all, this novel is a good thick one with all the great stuff that you expect from Star Wars. Several references to events that occurred in previous expanded universe novels are scattered throughout this book but there aren't so many that you would get lost if you haven't read those novels. So, if you are a fan of all things Star Wars or if you haven't yet explored beyond the movies, I believe that you will enjoy this dramatic story.

  • The best Star Wars adaptation

    5
    By ryan123450
    There is no way to describe how much better this novel is than the film. Seeing inside the characters minds and knowing their motivations, thoughts, etc. made this not only a good Star Wars novelization, not only a good Star Wars novel, but great literature. Each scene in the film is expanded and made better and more realistic. The best two moments of the film are getting into Dooku's head during the Battle of Coruscant and understanding the depth of what is occuring when Anakin and Padme are sensing each other across the skyscape at the moment of Anakin's fall to the dark side. The eloborateness of the plan that Dooku thought was about to be put into motion after the battle was very interesting to find out about, and depth of Sidious's betrayal of him was amazing. Being inside Anakin's head at the moment of his fall to the dark side was masterful. Stovers writing style throughout the book really makes it worthy of the word "masterpiece." Together with the prequel novel Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno, you will never see the movie Revenge of the Sith the same again!

  • Great.

    5
    By brandon717
    I liked this book better than the movie. Anakin's turn to the dark side is more tragic and emotional.

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