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Summary: Vader vs Xizor, and the journey to find Han
Review: Anthony Heald is the great. He is so good that I'd rather listen to him do a book than the dramatizations I've heard.This is a review of Shadow of the Empire which is available as a hard cover book of 340 (ISBN 0553574132) pages, a comic (isbn 1569711836), a novelization of 176 pages (isbn 044013036) and audio cassette (isbn 0553100890). This story tales places between ESB and ROTJ. I always felt it was one of the more important stories of the Expanded Universe given that Xizor became an action figure as did Dash Render and his ship (Outrider). The whole gang is in this one even Han, though is encased in carbonite. We get Vader, the emperor, Fett, Guri, Boosk, 4-Lom, Jabba, Zuckuss and Wedge along with the regular gang of heroes.
Apparently Dark horse did have available any pictures of Lando or Leia because the artists did a lousy job of drawing them. Most of the time Luke was OK, but sometimes he looked like Jessica Lynch. They did do a great job drawing Fett, Vader and dash however.
Everyone is searching for Han, but he has not be taken directly to Jabba. Xizor has risen to lead Black Sun which has thrived since Darth Maul wiped out the old leadership. His newest ambition is to replace Vader as #2 in the empire. Xizor orders Luke killed knowing that Vader wants him alive. Then Xizor captured Leia. This is one of my favorite of all the EU stories. Steve Perry has created a new and exciting Journey. The novel is 4 stars and the comic is 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Considering that Dark horse released this in 1997 before some of their awesome new production techniques, this is a very well done comic. The abridged audio cassette is good quality, but at on 2 ? hours to much is cut.
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Summary: Vader vs Xizor, and the journey to find Han
Review: Anthony Heald is the great. He is so good that I'd rather listen to him do a book than the dramatizations I've heard. This is a review of Shadow of the Empire which is available as a hard cover book of 340 (ISBN 0553574132) pages, a comic (isbn 1569711836), a novelization of 176 pages (isbn 044013036) and audio cassette (isbn 0553100890). This story tales places between ESB and ROTJ. I always felt it was one of the more important stories of the Expanded Universe given that Xizor became an action figure as did Dash Render and his ship (Outrider). The whole gang is in this one even Han, though is encased in carbonite. We get Vader, the emperor, Fett, Guri, Boosk, 4-Lom, Jabba, Zuckuss and Wedge along with the regular gang of heroes.
Apparently Dark horse did have available any pictures of Lando or Leia because the artists did a lousy job of drawing them. Most of the time Luke was OK, but sometimes he looked like Jessica Lynch. They did do a great job drawing Fett, Vader and dash however.
Everyone is searching for Han, but he has not be taken directly to Jabba. Xizor has risen to lead Black Sun which has thrived since Darth Maul wiped out the old leadership. His newest ambition is to replace Vader as #2 in the empire. Xizor orders Luke killed knowing that Vader wants him alive. Then Xizor captured Leia. This is one of my favorite of all the EU stories. Steve Perry has created a new and exciting Journey. The novel is 4 stars and the comic is 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Considering that Dark horse released this in 1997 before some of their awesome new production techniques, this is a very well done comic. The abridged audio cassette is good quality, but at on 2 ½ hours to much is cut.
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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Review: I love this book for the simple fact its got not one, not two, but three villains. Aside from my fave, Palpatine, it introduces another, Prince Xizor who dares to go up against another fave Lord Vader. Its an action packed book with lots of scheming, dirty dealings and fighting scenes. The glimpses into Vader's thoghts was a real treat and I was glad to see that the ending left you guessing a bit. A great addition to the Star Wars saga. Anthony heald who is my favorite narrator in audiobooks does a fantastic job bringing each character to life; using sound effects i.e mechanical breathing when Vader was speaking was a nice touch and you got to love Xizor's theme which plays throughout this great audio production; one of my top audiobooks in my collection and one which has given me countless hours of listening enjoyment. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Xizor rocks!
Review: I love this book for the simple fact its got not one, not two, but three villains. Aside from my fave, Palpatine, it introduces another, Prince Xizor who dares to go up against another fave Lord Vader. Its an action packed book with lots of scheming, dirty dealings and fighting scenes. The glimpses into Vader's thoghts was a real treat and I was glad to see that the ending left you guessing a bit. A great addition to the Star Wars saga. Anthony heald who is my favorite narrator in audiobooks does a fantastic job bringing each character to life; using sound effects i.e mechanical breathing when Vader was speaking was a nice touch and you got to love Xizor's theme which plays throughout this great audio production; one of my top audiobooks in my collection and one which has given me countless hours of listening enjoyment. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Shadows of the Empire
Review: I thought this book was great: even for a Nine year old! My favorite charecter is Xizor. He's too cool! I think people should see. Must see. Must!!MUST!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: The ending is very disappointing.
Review: I'm a ten year old boy and I was very upset When I came to the end of the book and found out Dash rendar my favorite character dies! I liked the book up until the end. I wish Steve Perry could some how make him come back to life in another book some how.
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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Review: My dad got me this tape for getting a good report card and I was very satisfied. I originally thought that this would be a boring book but I was wrong. This book has a very good plot. The 3 most powerful person in the galaxy is Prince Xizor. Darth Vader killed Xizor's familly and now Xizor wants revenge. Using his crime syndicate, Black Sun, he plots to kill Luke, Vader's son. Anyone who has even a faint interest in Star Wars should read this book. It is one of the best Star Wars books so far. I would recomend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi stories for this is one of the best. I only wish Xizor was in it more.
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Summary: As close as you could get to a true Star Wars movie!!!!!!!!!
Review: Shadows is a must read for all Star Wars fans. I enjoyed the prologue in which Xizor overhears the conversation between Vader and Palpatine in The Empire Strikes Back. The setting was brilliant, during a time of great uncertainty for Luke and Leia and thier friends. Another aspect that was interesting was how Perry added things (that he really did not need to do) that had a bit of an effect in Return of the Jedi like we find out where Leia got that bounty hunter suit from that she wore as a disguise when trying to save Han in Return of the Jedi. I hoped for just one small meeting between Luke and Vader (not a lightsaber duel) before the story goes into Jedi. The return to Tatooine expanded the aspects of the planet in A New Hope that is not done well in Return of the Jedi. Overall, again, a great story that would be awesome if turned into a movie. It had the right atmosphere like with the movie trilogy. Anyone wants to tallk Star Wars with me, I would be happy to talk.
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Summary: Vader is still around and the action continues!
Review: This book hits the spot for all Star Wars Fans. It tells of the lost story of what happened between episodes V and VI. Vader is still terrorizing the gallexy and Luke has not finished all his training. It is a fast paced, action packed adventure of behind the sceanes in the Star Wars Universe. A must read!
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Summary: The most underrated Star Wars book out there!!!
Review: This book is one incredible book considering the fact that Perry really couldn't develope the characters very much. It lets us in on Darth Vader's thoughts and it shows us how he isn't always thrilled to do the Empiror's bidding and we find out that Vader feels for his son. This, of course, leads to the ending of Return of the Jedi. An incredible book!!! A must-read!!!
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