Product details: - Hardcover: 432 pages
- Author: Matthew Stover
- Publisher: Del Rey
- Publication Date: 2005-04-02
- Release Date: 2005-04-02
- Studio: Del Rey
- Manufacturer: Del Rey
- Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 49 x 75 inches
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.
Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George Lucas’s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover’s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style.Customer reviews:  Lucas should hire Stover ..., 2008-09-16
I'm a big Scifi fan, and the final Star Wars trilogy left me feeling empty and hollow. The movies simply did not do the characters justice.
I recently had to take a road trip, and all I could find was this audio book in my son's room. I remember enjoying Stover's "Shatterpoint," so I put it in the car stereo and, being uncertain what Matt Stover could do with Lucas' lackluster final episode, hoped for the best.
I was entranced.
Stover has a wonderful grasp on Lucas' universe. Stover also seems to have terrific insights into human nature. As a mental health professional, I've seen evil on a few occasions, and Mr. Stover's description of the Sith Lord's evil is spot on. Palpatine's self-serving twisting and turnings ... both in word and deed ... would make any psychopath proud.
This novel fills in so much of the back story behind the final movie that I want to go and re-watch it now.
If George Lucas ever does another Star Wars movie, he should hire Matthew Stover to write the screenplay and the novel.
Great job, Matthew!
If you thought the movie was lacking..., 2008-07-19
Then read this book. It is so in depth and fills many of the holes that left me wondering.
The only thing that I irked me about this book is it seems the author didnt use the information from the previous book Labrynth of Evil. In RotS the Republic is borderline collapse when in LoE which takes place righth before the Republic have pushed the Seperatist to the Outer Rim and victory is in reach.
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