Listened to the audiobook
3 stars
Someone had said the audiobook was one of the pinnacles of the form. Not sure I agree, but it was a fine radio drama.
Paperback, 418 pages
English language
Published Sept. 10, 2005 by Del Rey Books.
5 stars
(12 reviews)
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. …
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.
Review of 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
listened to the audio
Review of 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I know it sounds crazy, but "Revenge of the Sith" is a gripping tale of deception, betrayal, manipulation, and twisted passion... as long as you ignore the crappy movie they made, and read the damn novelization instead. The key difference between the movie and the novelization is that the movie was a brainless blockbuster made by a washed-up hack who can't direct his way out of a paper bag, and the novelization is a thrilling and tragic fantasy novel written by a long-underappreciated master of the craft. I simply cannot say enough good things about this book. If you liked the original Star Wars trilogy and were disappointed by the prequels, then you needn't feel cheated because it's all here. I sound like a completely insane person, but you need to read this book.
Review of 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Gives more insight into the story than you can get from just the film
Subjects
- Life on other planets -- Fiction
- Space warfare -- Fiction
- Star Wars fiction
- Science fiction