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Summary: Now *this* is Star Wars!
Review: Mr. Lucas, please note the second word in the title that you chose for your movies: "Wars". Even ignoring the plurality of that noun, the title implies a combat situation. The Phantom Menace was a political movie, with a little bit of slapstick and swordfighting thrown in to provide a use for Jar Jar and the Jedi.Attack of the Clones goes back to the roots of Star Wars. It is (somewhat obviously) about the rise of the clones, those who will be the stormtroopers under the Empire. In doing so, it not only advances the political elements of the prequel trilogy (and provides a purpose for the events of The Phantom Menace), but brings back the feeling of *fun* that A New Hope & The Empire Strikes Back gave the viewer. It is a story filled with both action and drama, and an ending which makes Lucas's job on Episode III all that more difficult. That just talks about the movie. The book goes even further. Mr. Salvatore, much like Mr. Brooks with The Phantom Menace, helps to give background to the story, and fills in blanks. About the only thing I didn't like about the adaptation is the way that Mr. Salvatore writes Artoo's dialogue. (Yes, you read that correctly. Mr. Salvatore, instead of saying "Artoo screeched in shock, then fell into the sand," would go "'Whaaooww!' screeched the little R2 unit, before falling into the sand.") I can easily recommend this book to even the most casual Star Wars fan. The only reason why you wouldn't want this is (obviously) if you want to see the movie first. In that case, run, don't walk, away. The intriguing cover, the fascinating story, the allure of Star Wars, will draw you in otherwise.
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Summary: OMG
Review: I read this cuz i thought the guy on the cover was hot , but, since i havent seen any star wars movies at all i didnt really get alot of it, like how the girl is older than him by like a gajillion years , BUT even though i didnt get it , i thought it was really well written and i wanna see the movie(ANAKINS HOTT)
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Summary: Almost a great book
Review: This book was almost great. The problem begins when Anakin and Padme visit Padme's parents and lasts until they depart for Tatooine. I believe it was 2 chapters or so. That part of the book is PURE MISERY, and totally out of place. I mean, the book ROCKS up to that point ... I could not have put it down if I had tried. Then came the cheesy, lame, miserable love story that lasted waaaaayyyyy too long. Ughhhh! Other than the 2 consecutive chapters or so of the love story, the rest of the book rocks. By the end of the book I was ready to read Episode III ... the book leaves many unanswered questions and had me craving more. I hate that I have to wait another couple of years to see how it all plays out.
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Summary: I hope the movie is as good as the book
Review: I was let down by Terry Brooks book rendition of Episode I, and was even more let down when the actual movie hit theaters. R.A. Salvatore is a much better writer; I hope the movie lives up to his book.
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Summary: Lucas Strikes Back
Review: This book and the overall stroyline is the "real deal." R.A. Salvatore is a first rate sci-fi writer and I am sure he and George Lucas spent a lot of time detailing this book. This story alone, outside of the sure to be blockbuster movie, has put the Star Wars genre back in front where it belongs. There are tons of battles, both physical and emotionally, as we see Anakin start to go the other way. Finally, we see where many of the characters we love come from. The back story on Jango and Boba Fett is perfect and will certainly quench all of the Fett lovers' appetites.
The love story between Anakin and Padme is also handled much better than I anticipated. Full of surprises. Overall, this story should play beatifully on the big screen. I predict that this movie will garner critics' and fans' praises alike. A rarity in Lucas's past. He should be proud of this perfectly timed movie, whici will become a pop culture lexicon and maybe even break some records. This is definately a story that will need a couple of viewings, and this is just the book speaking.
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Summary: Awesome stuff
Review: This is a good story. I liked Episode 1. I thought it did it's job, to set up the story. This story also does it's job, to continue the story and darken the mood. Look, we all know the galaxy is going to go to hell in a handbasket in Episode 3 right? This story does a good job of pointing a finger at the path and saying, "here ya go, march onward." You can already see Darth Vader creeping into Anakin, slowing clawing his way inside. Long and short of it, good book.
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Summary: cant wait for may 16th
Review: This book made me want to see the movie even more. It is a great story that makes you really want to see the movie. The book/movie is much darker than TPM. You will see the begins of the dark lord of the sith and in a strange way you feel sorry for him once you discover the reason why. Once I saw it I can honestly say that I dont blame him. If some one .....I think you'd better read the book or see the movie to find out the rest:-)
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Summary: Mucho Excellante!
Review: I really enjoyed it. I have already read the full script so I knew what was going to happen, however, I really did enjoy it. I even read it two times in a day! I can't get enough of it. I can't put it down either. Sheesh, I already have been so spoiled with the script AND the plot sypnosis for Episode III (possibly titled Revenge of the Sith) and now the book. What's next?
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Summary: best starwars book EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This is the best starwars book ever i loved it. It explains alot and if you watch the commercials and hear what they say those exact words are in the book
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Summary: Back to galaxy far, far away...
Review: When talk of a series of Star Wars prequel films came out, I was pretty excited. Not only for what it meant to me as a child, but also for what it meant to me as an adult. Three films in a row seemed to focus on young Luke Skywalker. Now, with the prequel's we see the entire series actually follows the character arc of Young Anakin Skywalker as he turns to the dark side but in the end, is redeemed. With the first of the prequels breaking box-office records and breaking fans trust, George Lucas has set out to re-capture the force with Episode 2. This book review was written 19 days before the film storms the theatres. R.A.Salvatore adapted ATTACK OF THE CLONES from the screenplay by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is an efficient read, trading in flowery language for quick editing most likely capturing the film structure. The initial reaction of the story is that, although the stakes are high, the story is intimate. In fact, until the final battle, the action is very personal. Anakin and Obi-Wan split heroic duties after Padme, the former queen of Naboo has two attempts at her life. Anakin is deemed her protector, a job the fellah really enjoys considering his long-standing crush he carries for her. On the other side of the galaxy, Obi-Wan is investigating the case, trying to determine who would want Padme' killed. Either way you travel it's a fun adventure but neither character experiences much growth. We get to spend more time on Coruscant, the planet entirely covered by a bustling city. We also return to the sands of Mos Espa and Mos Eisley on Tatooine. And just for aesthetic sake, we get a nice stay on the gorgeous planet of Naboo. Apart from those locations we also get to explore some new worlds. Obi-Wan gets in a healthy skirmish on Kamino, a world covered with turbulent ocean waters. And the final battle takes place on the rocky planet of Geonosis. Wherever we go, we experience new, creative life forms but, the story experiences no new major characters with the exception of the Bounty Hunter Jango Fett and the former Jedi Count Dooku. The adventure can be visually splendid and, as Lucas states, this is a darker film. Gone are talks of midichlorians, immaculate conceptions and Anakin's goal to free the slaves. The greatest pleasure in this book is seeing the connections to the original series start to materialize. Even amidst the huge changes that take place in the story, there are not too many 'Spoilers' to shock viewers, just a roller coaster ride of excitement and action. But, all of that is to the credit of the screenplay, this book is pretty ordinary in its speech and will sell based on the name alone.
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