Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Star Wars, #2)

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There is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling. The Republic is failing, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, elected ten years earlier to save the crumbling government. Separatists threaten war, and the Senate is hopelessly divided, u...more

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Published April 3rd 2003 by Arrow (first published 2002)

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Apr 15, 2012 Jessica rated it 2 of 5 stars

Mostly this book just sucked. The scenes set on the moisture farm were okay, and the scenes featuring Obi-Wan were good, but every time the story came back around to Padme and Anakin making googly eyes at each other, I wanted to gut something. I really hated the way Padme's work in politics was considered somehow less important by her sister than having a family, the way that theme of 'you're worthless unless you have a family' ran through the plot. I couldn't reconcile that thinking with Padme'...more

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Jan 28, 2011 Alex Telander rated it 3 of 5 stars

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While the novelizations of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is based on the story by George Lucas, and the screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, it turns out to be even better than the famed movie at some points.

What is key to this book is being in the mind of these famous and infamous characters, and not simply watching them act and react around Lucas’s special effects. The novelizations really proves why books are ultimately always better than movies, and while novelizations...more While the novelizations of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is based on the story by George Lucas, and the screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, it turns out to be even better than the famed movie at some points.

What is key to this book is being in the mind of these famous and infamous characters, and not simply watching them act and react around Lucas’s special effects. The novelizations really proves why books are ultimately always better than movies, and while novelizations of movies (books based on movies, as opposed to the other way around) tend to not be as good, Salvatore does some great work in adapting the story and screenplay into a great novel.

There is a certain discombobulation taking place here, for while the book and the movies are obviously about the same thing, there are nevertheless certain differences between the novel and the actual movie. Perhaps changes have been made between the script that Salvatore was using to write the book and the final cut and edit that made it onto the big screen. Anakin’s lines don’t come off quite as annoying and stupid sound as in the movie (though this could be due to acting); in the movie Anakin proclaims that he does not like sand for it is course and rough, while Padmé s is soft and smooth, and yet in the book the metaphor is applied not to his beloved Padmé but to Tatooine, and he is comparing the harsh land to the beautiful Naboo. Scenes are also added that were never apparent in the movie, such as one involving Obi-Wan Kenobi breaking into Jango Fett’s room, and therefore knowing that the bounty hunter is fleeing.

On the whole, while simply nothing can beat the Jedi battle with druids, as well as Yoda’s spectacular fighting scene, the book does present a more complete and understandable story f the attack of the clones where the movie fails in some respects. Ultimately, I would recommend that if the reader has already seen the movie and was left somewhat displeased (Lucas is a middle-aged, aging bachelor after all and we cannot blame him for everything – though some do try), he or she should read this book to fully understand the story of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Originally published on September 16th, 2002.

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Sep 22, 2010 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Obviously, this book is the companion to the movie of the same title. It fills in some valuable additional background and character development that was absent in the film.

First: we get more of a view of Padme's mindset when Anakin comes back into her life. In the movie, it is clear that Anakin remembers Padme, not just fondly, but passionately. It is never made clear (even in the book) what place Anakin holds in Padme's heart when they meet again - whether he is simply a boy she remembers fondl...more Obviously, this book is the companion to the movie of the same title. It fills in some valuable additional background and character development that was absent in the film.

First: we get more of a view of Padme's mindset when Anakin comes back into her life. In the movie, it is clear that Anakin remembers Padme, not just fondly, but passionately. It is never made clear (even in the book) what place Anakin holds in Padme's heart when they meet again - whether he is simply a boy she remembers fondly from her days as Naboo's queen, or as a possible romantic attachment. It is probable that, given her understanding of the Jedi oaths and sacrifices, it didn't occur to her that Anakin nursed romantic feelings for her, and she likely didn't have any on the back burners for him.

We do know that she is primed and ready for a romantic relationship. It is ten years since the war on Naboo, she is no longer the Queen, but her life is still one of political service and sacrifice. Her sister is married with children and is constantly reminding her that there is more to her and to life than political causes and self-sacrifice.

When she meets Anakin again, and he looks at her as a man looks at a woman he loves, she is ready to fall. She puts up a good fight, but so does Anakin; ultimately, when he wins, they both lose.

Second: There is a little more background and insight into Jango and Boba Fett. This background is interesting for the contrast that it provides to the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Jango is teaching Boba all of his skills, to turn him into the ultimate bounty hunter and his ideal son. It is clear that Jango and Boba love each other. One of the greatest moments, for me, happens on Kamino before Obi-Wan shows up. Boba is fishing and makes a successful kill. Though Jango praises him, he also critiques his performance, telling him that a centimeter's difference would have made for a more precise killing, and less work on his part.
The boy nodded, unperturbed that his father, his mentor, could always find fault, even in success. The boy knew that his beloved father did so only because it forced him to strive for perfection. And in a dangerous galaxy, perfection allowed for survival. The boy loved his father even more for caring enough to criticize.

This is in stark contrast to Obi-Wan and Anakin. Obi certainly criticizes, but there isn't that feeling of love. Anakin definitely chafes under any suggestion that he isn't complete and perfect as he is.
[Master Obi-Wan] criticizes my every move, as if I was still a child. . .I am truly thankful to be his learner. (I think this is lip service, given because it is expected that there should be some gratitude.) Only, although I'm a Padawan learner, in some ways -in a lot of ways- I'm ahead of him. I'm ready for the trials. I know I am! He knows it, too. He feels I'm too unpredictable -other Jedi my age have gone through the trials and made it. . . he won't let me move on!

Compare that relationship with the one with Palpatine, who finds no fault, who justifies every action, who praises every thought, deed and success, and it becomes easier to see why Palpatine's influence is stronger than that of the Jedi.(less)

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Jul 15, 2010 Crystal Starr Light rated it 4 of 5 stars

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"We'd be living a lie"
Ten years have passed since Qui-Gon died, the Trade Federation blockaded Naboo, and young Anakin became a Padawan. Times have changed. Padme is now a Senator; Obi-Wan is a Jedi Knight; Anakin is a Padawan learner. The Republic is in turmoil as the Separatists, led by former Jedi, Count Dooku, threaten to secede. An attempt on Padme's life leads the Jedi into startling discoveries...and possibly war.
NOTE: Based on audiobook and novel.
R. A. Salvatore is probably best known fo...more "We'd be living a lie"
Ten years have passed since Qui-Gon died, the Trade Federation blockaded Naboo, and young Anakin became a Padawan. Times have changed. Padme is now a Senator; Obi-Wan is a Jedi Knight; Anakin is a Padawan learner. The Republic is in turmoil as the Separatists, led by former Jedi, Count Dooku, threaten to secede. An attempt on Padme's life leads the Jedi into startling discoveries...and possibly war.
NOTE: Based on audiobook and novel.
R. A. Salvatore is probably best known for his Drizzt Do'Urden character; in Star Wars EU, he is best known for Vector Prime and SPOILER killing Chewbacca END OF SPOILER. And his job here isn't easy: take a script of a movie, that isn't very brilliant, well acted, well directed, or well edited and bring some life to it...and have it MAKE SENSE.
Salvatore did a remarkably good job--in many ways, much better than Terry Brooks did with The Phantom Menace. Salvatore opens with Shmi Skywalker and Cliegg Lars' life on Tatooine. We get to see how they interact with each other, with Owen Lars, with his girlfriend, Beru, and even the memory of Anakin. Their scenes are tender and emotional and definitely make the impact of what happened to Shmi more pronounced and moving. I would say they are, hands down, the best part of the novel.
The other scenes that Salvatore provides that were not deleted scenes were the ones between Jango and his son, Boba. These are also very charming, very moving, making what happens to Jango heart-breaking and giving both characters some good characterization (beyond the movies).
Most of the book is a strict "embellishment" of the movie, i.e. taking the script, adding adjectives and adverbs, and making complete sentences. That part isn't so amazing. It would have been nice to have seen more scenes that weren't in the movie. However, it does provide a lot more insight into why things happen. Through the book, we learn that Anakin is mentally kicking himself for speaking out of turn, something that Hayden's horrible acting couldn't convey. The scene in the garage, when Anakin reveals the Tusken Raider incident to Padme is MUCH better handled. In fact, the book smooths over Anakin's character completely, making him seem more like a confused, conflicted but highly gifted apprentice and not the whiny brat we see in the movie. We also get Padme's point of view, something I critiqued harshly in Brook's Menace. We understand why Padme is vulnerable to Anakin's advances and her interactions with her family. While I find some of her logic odd (she has been in politics a mere 10 years, much less than most people) and hate how she relies on the traditional view of female happiness (BABIES!), I definitely get a deeper understanding of her. However, I still question how anyone can take Padme's strict stance of no army seriously when only 10 years ago she was pleading for military aid for her planet. Sounds like a case of hypocrisy, if you ask me.
Salvatore also includes the deleted scenes from the movie, including Padme addressing the senate immediately after her attack, meeting her parents, and Padme and Anakin talking with Dooku. Honestly, that only added to the enjoyment of the story, making it more cohesive, more understandable, more fluid.
I also liked how Salvatore improved the Obi-Wan and Anakin relationship/banter. In the movie, it came off so stiff and strange. Here, it feels a lot better (of course, the book doesn't have Hayden portraying Anakin). Of course, Salvatore's Mace Windu is a little naive, thinking there's nothing wrong with Anakin. Suuuure...
I will note that Salvatore occasionally uses odd ways to describe people, such as this one I found for Anakin: "His blue eyes flashed repeatedly, as if bursts of energy were escaping." Uh...huh? Eyes that flash repeatedly? And what the heck do bursts of energy escaping look like?
I also want to comment that the actions sequences were unmemorable. The speeder chase wasn't bad, but the final battle was completely glossed over. It was as if Salvatore realized he spent too much time on the first half and hurriedly wrapped up, racing through the battle (and what should have been an excellent climax with Count Dooku). After listening to it, I can honestly not remember anything of note from these scenes. I've heard that Salvatore is good at rendering action, which makes it a shame he didn't expand on the action scenes in the movie.
As for the audiobook, I normally don't say a lot, but I have one complaint: the narrator pronounces Kamino correctly and Kaminoans completely incorrectly (Kam in o ans instead of Ka mi no ans). This makes no sense; if he had no idea how they were pronounced, he should have pronounced both the planet and the people incorrectly, not just the people.
This was a decent novelization. There are parts that I wish were better, and there were parts that really improved my understanding of the movie. Overall, it was enjoyable and I'd probably rate it 3.5 stars, but I'll be generous and rate 4.(less)

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Feb 16, 2010 Leeanna rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones, by R. A. Salvatore

While this is a novelization of the film, it is also more, as Salvatore fleshes out and adds to the "Attack of the Clones" story. He introduces readers to Padmé's family, Shmi Skywalker's new family, including Owen and Beru whom fans will remember as Luke's aunt and uncle, and just gives some great background information on lots of other aspects that fans will appreciate.

Personally, I enjoy reading this book rather than watching the...more

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Jun 28, 2009 Chad Warner rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'm a Star Wars fan, but I hadn't read the novelization of Episode II. So, I decided to give this a read. The writing quality was much higher than Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks.

The main reason I read the novelizations is because they contain more detail and explanation than the movies. The movies focus on action and special-effects, and don't leave a lot of room to explore the characters' motivations.

This book covered everything in the movie, as far as I remember. It a...more

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May 24, 2012 Taylor rated it 4 of 5 stars

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It’s been about 10 years since the last “book” and young Anakin Skywalker is now a Jedi apprentice. He is a very outgoing person with a thirst for adventure. Meanwhile tensions in the senate about a “terrorist” organization called the Separatists are under serious debate. In addition a secret clone army has been built for a deliberate war scheme to remove the Jedi by a dark Sith lord. This clone army is to fight a “battle” with battle droids as the “enemy.” Anakin and his master Ob...more

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Jun 27, 2009 Jana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oh man! I loved it. I was a SW fanatic. Books are so much better than movies, and I had THE biggest crush on Anakin Skywalker. When I connected Anakin’s face with Hayden Christensen’s, it was my real dose of nowadays Edward Cullen. Plus, I really like this book. R.A.Salvatore is a great writer, and this whole infatuated SW experience, with me being 20 or something was just great.

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Mar 03, 2010 Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z and Naruto rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Ttile: Star Wars, Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Author: R.A. Salvatore
Genre: Sci Fi

While this is a novelization of the film, it is also more, as Salvatore fleshes out and adds to the "Attack of the Clones" story. He introduces readers to Padmé's family, Anakin Skywalker's new family, including Owen and Beru whom fans will remember as Luke's aunt and uncle, and just gives some great background information on lots of other aspects that fans will appreciate. Personally, I enjoy reading this boo...more

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Oct 25, 2011 steven rated it 2 of 5 stars

By and large, I regard Episode II as the worst movie in the new trilogy. This book mimics that status a little too well.

The trouble, I think, is that Salvatore did not change a single word of dialog. All the painful "romantic" words between Anakin and Padme are there, with very little attempt to make the scene better.

This rings true for the rest of the plot as well. The characters go about their plot-assigned duties, but it reads as if the actions were taken directly from the script. There's not...more

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Aug 30, 2009 Kyle rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Good book. Read it after I had watched the movie and they added a few parts that are kind of boring., but it describes some things a little more and clears up some questionable parts in the movie.

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Dec 11, 2012 Inna rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I wasn't disappointed by this book, but only because I din't expect anything from it. I can't say anything about Salvatore's writing, because the only things I could say would be unprintable. And then there is the ~plot... The part of the plot that deals with the Sith Lords is fine. But Anakin's character arc is terrible. I understand *why* his mother had to die for him to become who he is going to become later in the series. I just have a serious problem with *how* it was done. Anakin's mother...more I wasn't disappointed by this book, but only because I din't expect anything from it. I can't say anything about Salvatore's writing, because the only things I could say would be unprintable. And then there is the ~plot... The part of the plot that deals with the Sith Lords is fine. But Anakin's character arc is terrible. I understand *why* his mother had to die for him to become who he is going to become later in the series. I just have a serious problem with *how* it was done. Anakin's mother lives and dies for the sole purpose of providing the necessary trauma to make him Darth Vader. There must have been a better way to do it, a way to make her into an independent character and to give her life beyond Anakin and to give her death more meaning than a plot point.
Same thing with Padme. I actually rather like her, but I feel like she only exists to be Anakin's love interest, his reason for breaking the rules of the Jedi. Padme is a strong, willful, courageous woman; she is passionate but her passion is tempered by reason. Why does she spend all her time getting rescued by Anakin or comforting him? I wish I got to see the ten years between part I and part II, when her life didn't include Anakin. But even then we are give to understand that her existence without him was empty and cold. Does it take a man to make a woman complete? Also, where are all the other women in the galaxy? All we got so far are Shmi (Anakin's mother), Padme (Anakin's wife), her handmaidens (interchangeable and disposable), an assassin Zam Wessel (who dies 20 pages after we meet her and is described as a shape-shifter who is repulsive in her natural form but uses her ability to attract and kill poor unsuspecting males), Padme's sister with her two perfect giggling girls (who exist to show Padme that what she really wants from life is to give up her career and have Anakin's babies), and a single female Jedi who is -- wait, don't tell me -- a librarian. I think there might be some nominally female Senators and aliens and other episodic characters, but if I can't remember them after just finishing the book -- they don't count.
I can't wait to finish off the original six movie novelizations and get to actual books written by actual writers. They've got to be better than this. Right?..(less)

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Mar 20, 2012 Branwen rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Star Wars fans

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This is my favorite out of all the Star Wars movies, so I was really excited to read this book! I was already familiar with R.A. Salvatore's work, since I am a fan of his Drizzt series, so reading this book felt like slipping somewhere warm, cozy, and familiar. What I really enjoyed the most about this book however, is that it is much more than a novelization which simply parrots back the dialogue from the film. The author really delves into the characters thoughts and feelings, deepening the ex...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Brett Devall rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Star Wars fans

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I enjoyed this book much more than the movie it's a companion to. They tell the same story, but the book gives you a greater amount of back story and character motivation.

Padme's feelings towards Anakin are more expressly revealed - Anakin's are made clear in the movie, but Padme's are more hazy there. The relationship between Jango and Boba is much more in depth, and creates a genuinely adorable father-son relationship that you can feel torn apart when Jango is decapitated. There are several i...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Jason Burggraaf rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Definitely the worst of the prequel movie novelisations. I don't put all the blame at Salvatore's feet, but it didn't enhance the story compared to the movie the way the other novelisations did.

The movie scenes feel like the shooting script was plunked into the middle of a richer text. I guess I'm saying that he wasn't as liberal with the story as presented in the movie as the others.

I also wanted the love story between Padme and Anakin to feel less forced than it did in the movie, but it did no...more

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Oct 10, 2011 Yves rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

L'attaque des Clones est un des films de Star Wars que les gens aiment le moins. Personnellement je ne le trouve pas si mauvais que ça. Pour la version en livre, elle est bien elle aussi. R.A. Salvatore est un bon écrivain et n'a pas trop mis l'accent sur les scènes d'amour, contrairement au film.

Lors de sa visite sur Coruscent, la sénatrice Amidala est victime d'un attentat à la bombe dont elle se sort indemne. Le Chancelier Palpatine envoie donc Anakin Skywalker et Obi-Wan Kenobi pour la proté...more

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Apr 30, 2012 Steve rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I wouldn't read this novelization without seeing the movie, to me it relied heavily on the reader's knowledge of the movies to avoid describing things (particularly the clone and droid armies). The novelization did make the love between Padme and Anakin much more believable by adding a few scenes and the inner dialogue of the characters and letting the mind fill in the chemistry between them which was lacking in the film. A quick read that probably only a Star Wars fan would enjoy but as a Star...more

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Nov 06, 2009 Nisha rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: people who just want to reexpereince the star wars saga, slowly

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I have previously watched and enjoyed all the Star Wars movies (some more than others), which is why I was compelled to read the books. I wanted more details about the story and the emotions, but mostly just the 'who's who' part.

The first book was a disappointment and in comparison, this book was many times better. Even in this installment, its mostly just a recap of the movie, but there is a few more details and of course, more eloquence. The only draggy part was the recap of the fight scenes....more

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Nov 01, 2011 Bryant Medlin rated it 3 of 5 stars

I read the book star wars attack of the clones. Anakin Skywalker is grown up and is sent back home beacause his mom is in trouble. When he goes back he finds that she has been takin and he is on a search to find her. When he find her she is dying and dies in his arms. Then he goes to save obi one kenobi. Obi one kenobi is Anakins master and is on a quest to figure out who is trying to kill the there young quenn.Both Anakin and obi one end up getting cought. They eventualy break free and they are...more

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Oct 02, 2011 T.C. Flar rated it 3 of 5 stars

Having seen the movies plenty of times, I must say the books are pleasing me better. Every single scene from the movies is in here with precise details and a lot of extra drama going on as well like the depiction of the Lars family in much more detail than the movies not to mention the unfolding of Anakin and Padme's love.

The most important factor that strikes me here is the fact that books can take time to contemplate a character's thoughts and emotions which movies cannot.

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Aug 15, 2012 Hephaestus rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hephaestus' rating system:

5 Stars: The book went above and beyond my expectations, delivering a tremendous literary understanding while not sacrificing the pacing of a compelling story.

4 Stars: The book was everything I had hoped it would be, delivering a terrific story while not blowing my mind.

3 Stars: The book was average - which does NOT mean bad. The book may have been well written, but the story was nothing special.

2 Stars: The book was below average. It did not meet my expectations and...more

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Dec 28, 2009 Noah rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Obi-one canobi and his young apperantice Anikan Skywalker have to go meat and protect an old friend that is trying to be assacinated.

I liked this book i really did it was a great read and anawesome book to read any time.

I would reccomend this book to people who like scifi and people who liked the first book of star war.

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Mar 05, 2012 D.I. Telbat rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a smash! A great read and thorough insight into the characters. Very personal and exciting all the way to the high-octane conclusion!

As a Christian fiction author myself, I paid close attention to the universal POV that transitioned so smoothly between characters. Vivid writing. Thank you, Salvatore!

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Jul 15, 2010 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved this adaptation more than the movie most likely. I enjoyed reading about Padme's background since it is completely overlooked in the movie. Sure, I saw the deleted scenes (which I think were essential to her GETTING MARRIED) but George Lucas decided more epic battles than character development. (Foolish!)

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Apr 01, 2012 Christopher Preiman rated it 3 of 5 stars

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it is sad to me that i must only give this book a 3 out of 5, for while the author is masterful as always there was only so much that Mr. Salvatore could do to salvage an honestly sub par story. so i beg readers of this review to interpret the 3 out of 5 to be the high praise that i honestly mean it to be.

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Sep 16, 2010 Kent added it · review of another edition

A far better retelling of the story than the film could produce. It tells the story of a now grown Anakin Skywalker falling in love with Padme, the now senator for Naboo.

There's a series of plot twists about a secret army, clones, a droid factory planet and it all comes to an amazing conclusion.

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Feb 17, 2013 Patrick O'Brien rated it 1 of 5 stars

This is penned by the same guy who brought us Drizzt the Dark Elf.

Did Salvatore just give up on writing and creativity and just say 'hey, money is all that matters.'

Look for future releases by this author chronicling the lives of the Jersey Shore Cast.

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Aug 05, 2010 Jesse Booth rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Decent book, except for the love story... Seriously, if that part of the plot was eliminated, I would have probably given the book 4 stars.

I did enjoy the Shmi storyline. It really made me feel for Anakin. I also liked the ending with the beginning of the Clone Wars and the Dooku battle.

Oh, and Mace Windu freaking rocks!

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Apr 13, 2012 Stephy rated it 3 of 5 stars

I liked the film and i was bored on holiday one year and i saw this book so i bought it cheap, i enjoyed the book enough to keep it and am reading it again now. Its a bit slow to start with and not exactly like the film but i enjoyed it just the same.

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May 12, 2012 Mara Hernandez rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The pages that were unsuccessfully spent on cultivating the romance between Anakin and Padme could've been put to better use in the key parts of the book, such as Geonosis and Kamino. Enjoyed the insight to Jango Fett, however.

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About R.A. Salvatore

As one of the fantasy genre’s most successful authors, R.A. Salvatore enjoys an ever-expanding and tremendously loyal following. His books regularly appear on The New York Times best-seller lists and have sold more than 10,000,000 copies. Salvatore’s most recent original hardcover, The Two Swords, Book III of The Hunter’s Blade Trilogy (October 2004) debuted at # 1 on The Wall Street Journal best-...more As one of the fantasy genre’s most successful authors, R.A. Salvatore enjoys an ever-expanding and tremendously loyal following. His books regularly appear on The New York Times best-seller lists and have sold more than 10,000,000 copies. Salvatore’s most recent original hardcover, The Two Swords, Book III of The Hunter’s Blade Trilogy (October 2004) debuted at # 1 on The Wall Street Journal best-seller list and at # 4 on The New York Times best-seller list. His books have been translated into numerous foreign languages including German, Italian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Turkish, Croatian, Bulgarian, Yiddish, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Czech, and French.

Salvatore’s first published novel, The Crystal Shard from TSR in 1988, became the first volume of the acclaimed Icewind Dale Trilogy and introduced an enormously popular character, the dark elf Drizzt Do’Urden. Since that time, Salvatore has published numerous novels for each of his signature multi-volume series including The Dark Elf Trilogy, Paths of Darkness, The Hunter’s Blades Trilogy, and The Cleric Quintet.

His love affair with fantasy, and with literature in general, began during his sophomore year of college when he was given a copy of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings as a Christmas gift. He promptly changed his major from computerscience to journalism. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Fitchburg State College in 1981, then returned for the degree he always cherished, the Bachelor of Arts in English. He began writing seriously in 1982, penning the manuscript that would become Echoes of the Fourth Magic. Salvatore held many jobs during those first years as a writer, finally settling in (much to our delight) to write full time in 1990.

The R.A. Salvatore Collection has been established at his alma mater, Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, containing the writer’s letters, manuscripts, and other professional papers. He is in good company, as The Salvatore Collection is situated alongside The Robert Cormier Library, which celebrates the writing career of the co-alum and esteemed author of young adult books.

Salvatore is an active member of his community and is on the board of trustees at the local library in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has participated in several American Library Association regional conferences, giving talks on themes including “Adventure fantasy” and “Why young adults read fantasy.” Salvatore himself enjoys a broad range of literary writers including James Joyce, Mark Twain, Geoffrey Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dante, and Sartre. He counts among his favorite genre literary influences Ian Fleming, Arthur Conan Doyle, Fritz Leiber, and of course, J.R.R. Tolkien.

Born in 1959, Salvatore is a native of Massachusetts and resides there with his wife Diane, and their three children, Bryan, Geno, and Caitlin. The family pets include three Japanese Chins, Oliver, Artemis and Ivan, and four cats including Guenhwyvar.

When he isn't writing, Salvatore chases after his three Japanese Chins, takes long walks, hits the gym, and coaches/plays on a fun-league softball team that includes most of his family. His gaming group still meets on Sundays to play.

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