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Summary: Coudn't pull myself away!
Review: This is a great book for Star Wars fans. The diolouge is good and a new villian is included! Buy!
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Summary: The Best Star Wars Book Other Then The Original
Review: This was the first Star Wars book I read that wasn't the originals. I got so into this one that i actually thought that this could very well be made into a movie. The conflicts between Darth Vader and Prince Xizor for the favour of the Empire were great (I wanted Darth to win). When he started to choke Xizor with the Force i laughed out loud. Luke trying to become a Jedi was great, his training and making the lightsaber, Great. Now i know that Han Solo is gone, frozen in carbonite, but Steve Perry got a man just like Han to fill in that spot. Dash Rendar. He fits the solo part well, concided, scruffy looking, and a smuggler. So really Steve Perry did an amazing job on this book to bad this was his only Star Wars book. I would like to read more of his stuff.
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Summary: An Overall Great Book
Review: Shadows of the Empire continue the epic struggle the Rebellion is faceing against the Empire. Luke Skywalker continues on his quest to become a great Jedi Knight. Dash Rendar a rival of Han Solo is sent to protect Luke from the assasins. Xivor, the new enemy for Luke Skywalker, attempts to elude Leia into joining with him. Shadows of the Empire is a great book for all audiences.
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Summary: Perhaps the best continuation of Star Wars ever!
Review: Shadows of the Empire really should be a movie. The characters are portrayed perfectly and are highly detailed. I already knew most of the plotline because I have the video game for N64, but it was still terrific. Prince Xizor is an excellent enemy for both the Rebels and the Empire, which leads to the climax in which both sides are tring to destroy Xizor's Skyhook over Coruscant. Another goodguy, Dash Rendar is also introduced, along with his amazing ship, Outrider. About that worthy, I must come to his rescue: he does not die at the end, as you are led to believe. He jumps to hyperspace as it appears that he is destroyed, so that no one will ever come to find him. Really, would you expect otherwise of a guy equivalent to Han Solo. Actually, I rather think that he was included to fill in a lot of the missing personality of Han, who is still frozen in carbonate, of course. Perry even goes to the extent of explaining the preparation of a delicacy that Xizor eats, which will kill someone if it is not prepared perfectly. The quarters within which Leia is confined during her capture by Xizor are also described quite well, and are rather lavish. Vader and Palpatine are also featured rather well in this book, and you learn just how deep into the Dark Side Vader has penetrated. Luke is not as important in this story, which is actually a good thing. I believe this to be the best Star Wars story ever written, and I am certain that anyone else that reads it (at my full recommendation, of course) will agree with me. This is a must read for all Star Wars fans.
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Summary: So Good
Review: This book is so good there isn't enough stars for it. In short this book is great.
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: I'd give this one more stars, but I expect only the best from any Star Wars book. I really did like it, but I don't think it would make a good movie.This book does an excellent job of filling in the gaps between "Empire" and "Jedi".
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Summary: The Forth Movie
Review: Yes I know that TPM is out, but I'm talking about the original Trilogy. This book was really the movie that we all wanted to see, and Steve Perry did a great job showing us what happened in the gap between Empire and Jedi. I really can't express how much I loved this book. Perry did a great job with the older characters (Luke, Lando, etc.) and an even better job creating new ones. Dash Rendar was great to fill in for Han while he was frozen in carbonite. And the villains (the Leader of Black Sun Prince Xizor and his driod-assassin Guri) are outstanding. If you read any of the Star Wars novels then read this one, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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Summary: Oneof the Nest Star Wars novelever written
Review: Shadow of the Empire is a great read and is a most read for any Star Wars fans. A great plot and is written perfectly. You find out what happens between Empire and jedi. Maker sure you read this book.
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Summary: Good Follow-Up Novel
Review: Shadows of the Empire was a great follow-up novel to the Star Wars Trilogy, a novel that fills the void between The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. The cast includes the famous characters from the movie as well as good new ones. It was good to see a different villain from the traditional Vader-Skywalker duel (who, if was the main villain in the novel, everyone would know that he would not die). Dash Rendar was a good supporting character to fill the gap that Solo left. The storyline was very believable, and the plot would be good enough to be made into a movie. Perhaps its only downfall was the lack of more lore on Boba Fett, who after the first few chapters, is forgotten. Despite this minor flaw, I think that this is one of the best Star Wars novels ever written.
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Summary: Could have been worse, but should have been so much better!
Review: The first few acts are pretty good, with some interesting ideas and approaches, but the closing passages comprise a thoughtless mess that sinks the novel. There are too many holes in this for my liking. Any pilot with half a brain can sneak into Imperial center by hiding behind a bulk-freighter? Oh puh-lease. There has not been a great deal of thought put into this novel. The plot seems so intent on reaching its conclusion that there is no room here for subtlety or torn loyalties. It's all black and white; there are no shades of grey. On the plus side, the narrative and style of writing is free-flowing and easy to read. The author doesn't cloud the story in metaphors for the sake of sounding intelligent which I found quite refreshing. However that is about all that could be said of an otherwise disapointing novel. We don't actually witness the death of Xizor, it is only an assumption. A cheap excuse for the author to bring him back at a later date. Why do authors do this? Anderson did the same with "Daala", Stackpole with "Isaard". At least Tim Zahn didn't sink himself like this and had the courage and conviction to kill off Thrawn who is without question the greatest Star Wars villain since Vader. All these events constitute a chaotic mess without regard for what any of it means. This nonsensical ending is really a shame, because the plot had a lot of potential but alas was executed so poorly that it never had a hope of achieving anything more than a "so so" verdict. Not a classic by any means; avoid if at all possible.
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