There is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastora...
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Jan 28, 2011
Alex
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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 no More...
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 no More...
Sep 22, 2010
Rachel
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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 rem More...
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 rem More...
Jul 15, 2010
Crystal Starr Light
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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.
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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.
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Feb 16, 2010
Leeanna
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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 More...
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 More...
Jun 28, 2009
Chad
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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 More...
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 More...
Jun 20, 2010
Jana
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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 08, 2010
Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z and Naruto
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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. More...
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. More...
Oct 25, 2011
steven
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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 directl More...
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 directl More...
Apr 10, 2010
Kyle
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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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Apr 22, 2011
Brett
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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 More...
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 More...
Oct 10, 2011
Yves
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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 More...
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 More...
Nov 06, 2009
Nisha
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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 f More...
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 f More...
Nov 01, 2011
Bryant
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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
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Oct 02, 2011
Shaun
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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.
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.
Dec 28, 2009
Noah
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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.
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.
Jul 15, 2010
Jennifer
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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!)
Sep 16, 2010
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.
There's a series of plot twists about a secret army, clones, a droid factory planet and it all comes to an amazing conclusion.
Aug 05, 2010
Jesse
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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!
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!
Jun 06, 2010
Hector
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I loved it. You get more in the novel than you get from the film, especially regarding the scenes with Anakin's mother. The attraction between Anakin and Padme comes across better in the novel. In the film, it seemed that the actors had no real chemistry, but you get a better sense of their love and passion for each other from the book.
Nov 25, 2008
Callie
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I really didn't like this author's writing style. There was no flow, no emotion. Just words and facts presented clumsily. The story felt forced, and I had a hard time making myself finish it.
Nov 24, 2008
Eric
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This audio book was one of the best so far. I isn't dramatized, but it has a lot of underling music (John Williams) as well as character voices and many sound effects.
Sep 08, 2011
Amanda
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I really liked the first part of the book, there as a lot that was not in the movie. I felt the second half was rushed and didn't really give anything extra.
Jul 29, 2011
Jenee
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Really easy to read after watching the movie. To tell the truth the original reason I bought the book is because I was obsessed with Hayden Christensen. lol
Mar 16, 2010
Miles
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Tells the story better than the movie, but still lacking something. Still, I don't regret the time spent reading it. Salvatore has done better elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2011
Kent
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There is a little but more to the book than the movie, but not a significant amount. It's a good read and I would put it on par with the movie.
Apr 25, 2009
much better than the movie, Lucas just doesn't have a flare with the romantics but the novel definately fills in the gap!
Feb 09, 2012
Treyvon
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I love Star Wars. In this book based on the screenplay by George Lucas, Anikan Skywalker and his Master Obi Wan go out to find the truth about Senetor Padme's attempted assassin. Anikan then expresses his feelings for Padme even though they are against the Jedi's policy. His path then takes him to Naboo to Tatooine, then to Geonaisis. Obi Wan then minds a clone army of the Republic. It is a good book.
Jun 24, 2011
Shinew
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Makes the romance scenes more bearable, and goes into a good amount of detail during fight sequences
Apr 05, 2010
Anders
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I usually like it if exrtra material is added to the novels of the films, but in this case I believe that it made the story worse overall. It didn't make it bad, but worse. From what I understand several of the scenes added to the novel was intended for the movie, but didn't make it, and this was a good thing.
Otherwise the book was good. I particularly liked the enhanced depth of Jango and Boba.
Otherwise the book was good. I particularly liked the enhanced depth of Jango and Boba.
Jan 23, 2012
Rose
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The movies were extremely disappointing and the books were no exception.
