Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Episode III

This is IT.. every fan from 28 years ago to the ones that began recently waited patiently for this moment.We find ourselves in a story that could actually be related to anyone who feels frustrated with family, friends, coworkers, partners, etc.... We discovered an Anakin that is dealing with a great deal of issues at the end of the clone wars. A hero to some, A brother to the Jedi, a husband to Padme, a future apprentice to Palpatine... but who he truly is and wants to be comes beautifully almost at the end of the book.The book is a trip to SPOILER who was the true mind behind the rebellion, the beautiful under use in the movie and the book Padme Amidalla. The book also touches in the failure of the Jedi to adapt to the times and how the Sith played them during the whole incident.The decision that takes Anakin to the dark side is basically to save Padme, but reading carefully I strongly believe that is in the beginning but in the end it's his thirst for power and to rule the galaxy, as the best there is.The book in my opinion is a GREAT complement to the movie, and each stand on its own. The book touches the personal thoughts of every character, while the movie goes for the graphics. Watch the movie, and then read the book. I promised it will be a great STAR WARS experience.

The most important thing this book does, and it does it wonderfully, is to give you the background and depth of the friendship between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. I am very hopeful that the movie will convey this as well but amidst all the space battles and lightsaber duels I don't think it will be possible to get the full effect of what I feel is the most important relationship in the entire saga. I'm old enough to remember seeing the original trilogy when it was initially released in theaters and I have followed the Star Wars Expanded Universe faithfully throughout the long, long years in between the original trilogy and the prequels and I am a true fan (and defender) of the prequels as well.At five years old my favorite character was Darth Vader so maybe it's no surprise that I love that the entire saga has been turned on it's ear and that when you step back and look at all six movies you are suddenly seeing it from a totally different perspective - that it is, after all, the story of the life of Anakin Skywalker. Therefore, no relationship in the entire saga is more important than that between Anakin and his teacher and friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Star Wars fans are not known for keeping their opinions to themselves so I'm sure others would argue for Anakin and Padme, Anakin and Luke, Luke and Leia, etc. For me, it's Anakin and Obi-Wan.In Attack of the Clones we saw a master and apprentice, frequently at odds with one another, fighting in the first battle of the Clone Wars. By the time Revenge of the Sith begins we have a Jedi Master and Jedi Knight fighting side by side as equals three long years into this neverending war. What they have endured and accomplished in that time is remarkable but is the subject of other novels. What this novel does is allow us to see into the friendship and love that now exists in that relationship. Ultimately, we know, this friendship will crumble and the result will devastate everyone involved. I was so glad to read their happy banter during the opening and to get their inner thoughts about the strengths that each felt the other had. I love that you can feel their love and respect for one another and that when it all goes bad, you understand what each has lost. Fighting together, side by side, they are an unstoppable force and neither can truly imagine a time when they would be on opposite sides of a fight until it happens and there they stand face to face. Heartbreaking.

I haven't read the original novel, and started with this deluxe version as my first read through. The book itself is beautifully designed. As for the story, I love all the extra dialogue that isn't in the movie.The footnotes from the author are awesome as well. I didn't want to read the novel 2 times, so I'm reading them as I go. It was a little distracting at first but now I'm used to it and can stay absorbed in the text.

This edition of Revenge of the Sith is a re-release of the original novel that came out alongside the film's theatrical debut. Marketed as a "Deluxe Edition," it certainly looks sleek, but unfortunately, it doesn't offer enough to justify the steep price tag of over $50.The hardcover features an acetate dust jacket with a silhouette of Darth Vader, which is visually striking. However, the promised "artwork" consists of just two illustrations, one at the beginning and one at the end of the book. The book itself is also smaller in physical dimensions than expected for a deluxe edition.To be clear, it’s a well-made and attractive item for collectors or fans of the franchise, but the limited extras make it hard to recommend at full price. If you're interested, I suggest waiting for a price drop or a sale.

This deluxe edition of Revenge of the Sith is absolutely stunning. The artwork, quality, and attention to detail make it worth every penny. It’s a great collector’s piece and captures the emotion and depth of Episode III perfectly. Highly recommend for any Star Wars fan or book collector.