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Summary: Very good!
Review: Relive the movie "Star Wars: Episode I" through the eyes of the newly elected Queen Amidala. This young teen begins this journal before the movie began. Readers see the training Amidala went through in preparation for her future post. In the book we find out WHY Amidala puts lipstick on her upper-lip fully, yet only a slash on her lower-lip. We see the defenses that were made by the guards, such as a decoy, but never dreamed would ever have to be used. (Oh come on, you did not HONESTLY think those handmaidens were there for LOOKS, did you?) **** Not as magnificent as Princess Leia's journal, but just as enlightening! In the movie, Queen Amidala had to keep her face blank so her adversaries could not read her. In this book, we see all the thoughts, fears, and strategies that went on behind the royal mask. In fact, this book made Amidala's character more impressive than the movie did. It can also be used as a quick refresher before you flock to see "Episode II: Attack of the Clones" in the Summer of 2002! Very good reading! ****
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Summary: Very good!
Review: Relive the movie "Star Wars: Episode I" through the eyes of the newly elected Queen Amidala. This young teen begins this journal before the movie began. Readers see the training Amidala went through in preparation for her future post. In the book we find out WHY Amidala puts lipstick on her upper-lip fully, yet only a slash on her lower-lip. We see the defenses that were made by the guards, such as a decoy, but never dreamed would ever have to be used. (Oh come on, you did not HONESTLY think those handmaidens were there for LOOKS, did you?) **** Not as magnificent as Princess Leia's journal, but just as enlightening! In the movie, Queen Amidala had to keep her face blank so her adversaries could not read her. In this book, we see all the thoughts, fears, and strategies that went on behind the royal mask. In fact, this book made Amidala's character more impressive than the movie did. It can also be used as a quick refresher before you flock to see "Episode II: Attack of the Clones" in the Summer of 2002! Very good reading! ****
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Summary: The great woman that was Leia's mother
Review: Since in the original Star Wars trilogy there was a great connection between Luke and his "father", I found Queen Amidala's presence in the phantom Menace, Leia's mother, the most refreshing part of TPM. Anakin was annoying in TMP, but seen through the eyes of the future mother of his children he almost seemed adorable. However, I thought it a little odd that she said a nine year old was looking at her the way a man would. Though I understand how wonderful it must have felt to be sincerly declared beautiful (knowing it wasn't just because she was a Queen) my mind kept saying, but he's nine. In ten years it won't matter, but now he's nine. I loved how the Journal gave insights into Naboo's political systems, background on the makeup, and still managed to bring in the emotions of this young girl who has taken on the responsibilities of an Adult at fourteen. Yet, everything from the mention of her grandmother to her interaction with Shimi, not to mention the conflict of behaviors when being the Queen and Padme, reveal a hidden desire (any young ruler would have) to sometimes just be a regular girl. Yet she loves the respect she gets as a queen (hence her conflict with Qui-gon, despite earning her respect in the end.) And it had it's comedy. When Amidala mentions she wanted to beat Qui-Gon over the head with his lightsaber, the mental image had me rolling on the floor laughing. I don't think you realize how young Amidala is or how brave she must have been to take on this reponsibility so young. I think the fact she was an elected ruler and came from a simple family of famers makes her all the more wonderful. A wonderful addition to the female side of the Skywalker family Saga.
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Summary: Very Excellent
Review: This book helped me understand where Queen Amidala was coming and what kind of person she is. I thought that, her journal was a walk-way into her character. I loved it!!
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Summary: Subtle and believable
Review: This book is the events of the movie seen through the eyes of Queen Amidala. The author has captured the speech patterns of a young woman very well. There is some interesting background stuff that's not in the film and that adds to our understanding of Amidala's character. I enjoyed reading it.
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Summary: This was a good book.
Review: This book told the story of Episode I from the point of view of Amidala, the Queen of Naboo, who is fourteen (my age). This was a cool book that expanded on her character. I also reccomend the journal about Anakin Skywalker.
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Summary: It is a great book
Review: This is a very good book and these kind of books are good for the starwars fans.. it leads you to more detail and thought so you are able to learn more about the charecter plus read some extra... as you can see i gave it 5 stars because its a very good book
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Summary: It gives you a great view of Queen Amidala .
Review: This is one of the greatest Star Wars books I read ! This shows you what the Queen isnd gives more information on her . It tells you thinks that was not in the moive or something you might of missed . She tells everthing about her thoughts of the other charcters .
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Summary: Good journal, WAAAy better than Anakin's!
Review: This journal is really good because it explains all the emotions and character descriptions that the movie didn't give Queen Amidala. This journal is A LOT better than Anakin Skywalker's journal, and has a lot of info on Padmé's past and feelings. Read this book twice so you catch all the details! Also, notice how her feelings towards Qui-Gon changes...
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Summary: Great book!
Review: This was a very interesting Journal! After seeing the movie, I finally know who was really the queen when! It provided great information that the movie could have never shown.
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