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cyris_reads's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
octobertune's review
Honestly I don't really care that much about this story, but I think that is mostly because I haven't seen this movie. I might come back tho this if I end up watching the movie (and the TV show), but for now I'm just going to DNF it so I can continue w/ the other novelisations.
divyareadssister's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I’ve read this book countless times since it came out when I was a child and it’s always a fun re read
coolnameguy's review
3.0
Like a 3.4. Well written but hindered greatly be the movie's lackluster and empty plot, and Anakin's internal dialog is really awkward and inhuman occasionally. Did a great job given what she had to work with and I expect real good stuff now that that's out of the way
goodverbsonly's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve read four star wars novels so far (ROTS, Wild Space, New Dawn) and this one is my favorite. Here’s why:
1. The Anakin POV and all-around characterization was beautiful. Panicky, caring boy, with a little more bluster than we saw in the movies, but less than in the cartoon. In other words, my Anakin. In fact, anything I didn’t like about this book is overshadowed by the fact that it felt like my Anakin. I felt like there was enough done in regards to his Trauma(tm) and a lot of reflection on Shmi and Tatooine, and Padme, also his brand new Padawan Ahsoka Tano. Also he was funny and a child and I loved him
2. Yes. Early tcw Ahsoka is annoying. She’s...a really optimistic 13 year old girl whose temper and lack of impulse control gives Anakin a run for his money. She’s all of these things. She’s wonderful tough and dangerous and I love her.
4. Palpatine, AS ALWAYS, was deliciously evil. And smug. God, what a good villain.
5. Rex. I was shocked and surprised by how much Rex was in this book and it was Amazing. He had such a strong voice and a wonderful personality and he made a joke about taxes, and also Anakin loves Rex so much and Rex loves Anakin.
6. Speaking of Clones I am of course Sad About Them, which goes without saying, and I remembered that I love star wars, because their armor is literally designed to have them keep up with Jedi, which of course, you know...worked out terribly for everyone involved.
7. i’m glad the book gave some weight to all of Anakin’s shit. Especially the Hutts. I just rewatched the movie, and I remember thinking that they probably should have spent a little more time, but I instead liked Anakin’s constant internal meltdown about it. It was both sad and funny. Actually all of the weight, and how YOUNG Anakin was and the battle and the losses and THE FORCE. IT WAS ALL GOOD. For a book clearly written for middle grade it was DARK. Anyway, will someone check on Anakin PLEASE GOD.
8. When Padme calls at the end, Anakin literally thinks “Padme? Hey! That’s my wife!” which is so funny. Also, I’m calling it -Ahsoka knew about them from the beginning. Fight me, Filoni.
Some things I didn’t like:
1. Why didn’t Anakin call Obi-Wan Obi-Wan A Single Time! Kenobi this, Kenobi that! Boooooo!
2. i could do without hutt narration, frankly. or dooku.
3. i’m on the fence about ventress and the backstory the novelization provides. i mean, i love her, but still.
4. i guess this is something i’m just going to have to get used to about star wars, but the constant perspective changing is annoying!!!! Also, like no Ahsoka perspectice! What gives?
EDIT: I’m a bad Ahsoka fan bc i’ve actually read FIVE star wars novels! i own Ahsoka in hard cover wtf is wrong with me?
1. The Anakin POV and all-around characterization was beautiful. Panicky, caring boy, with a little more bluster than we saw in the movies, but less than in the cartoon. In other words, my Anakin. In fact, anything I didn’t like about this book is overshadowed by the fact that it felt like my Anakin. I felt like there was enough done in regards to his Trauma(tm) and a lot of reflection on Shmi and Tatooine, and Padme, also his brand new Padawan Ahsoka Tano. Also he was funny and a child and I loved him
2. Yes. Early tcw Ahsoka is annoying. She’s...a really optimistic 13 year old girl whose temper and lack of impulse control gives Anakin a run for his money. She’s all of these things. She’s wonderful tough and dangerous and I love her.
4. Palpatine, AS ALWAYS, was deliciously evil. And smug. God, what a good villain.
5. Rex. I was shocked and surprised by how much Rex was in this book and it was Amazing. He had such a strong voice and a wonderful personality and he made a joke about taxes, and also Anakin loves Rex so much and Rex loves Anakin.
6. Speaking of Clones I am of course Sad About Them, which goes without saying, and I remembered that I love star wars, because their armor is literally designed to have them keep up with Jedi, which of course, you know...worked out terribly for everyone involved.
7. i’m glad the book gave some weight to all of Anakin’s shit. Especially the Hutts. I just rewatched the movie, and I remember thinking that they probably should have spent a little more time, but I instead liked Anakin’s constant internal meltdown about it. It was both sad and funny. Actually all of the weight, and how YOUNG Anakin was and the battle and the losses and THE FORCE. IT WAS ALL GOOD. For a book clearly written for middle grade it was DARK. Anyway, will someone check on Anakin PLEASE GOD.
8. When Padme calls at the end, Anakin literally thinks “Padme? Hey! That’s my wife!” which is so funny. Also, I’m calling it -Ahsoka knew about them from the beginning. Fight me, Filoni.
Some things I didn’t like:
1. Why didn’t Anakin call Obi-Wan Obi-Wan A Single Time! Kenobi this, Kenobi that! Boooooo!
2. i could do without hutt narration, frankly. or dooku.
3. i’m on the fence about ventress and the backstory the novelization provides. i mean, i love her, but still.
4. i guess this is something i’m just going to have to get used to about star wars, but the constant perspective changing is annoying!!!! Also, like no Ahsoka perspectice! What gives?
EDIT: I’m a bad Ahsoka fan bc i’ve actually read FIVE star wars novels! i own Ahsoka in hard cover wtf is wrong with me?
rebecanunez's review against another edition
4.0
Me encanto! Súper amplia el universo y le da mucho más sentido a lo que vemos en las películas. Esta muy bueno tener más contexto para las cosas que pasaron y van a pasar. De hecho hay personajes que no aparecen en las películas y sin embargo son sustanciales para el desarrollo de la historia. Viva el universo expandido!
andrewliptak's review
3.0
Earlier this year, the Star Wars Lit community was abuzz with the news of a couple of things - that there was an untitled Karen Traviss novel coming, and that there was a Clone Wars movie coming out. A couple of months ago, fans learned that they were both connected, as Karen turned out to have been writing the novelization.
The release of The Clone Wars brings about the first book released in the time frame since Traviss’s last Republic Commando novel, True Colors, which was released last year, and once again shows that Traviss is one of the better writers for the Clone Wars.
This novelization isn’t the best work that Karen has released. The book is a very short one, and plotwise, has a bit to be desired. In a nutshell, the Seperatists have kidnapped the son of Jabba the Hutt, hoping to anger the Hutts enough to ensure that the Republic can’t utilize their space lanes.
The book is rife with action, which is Karen’s strong point, especially when it comes to Clones. the main characters are introduced with a battle, where Karen puts her expertise gained from the Republic Commando books. What I really enjoyed was seeing an author put a level of military realism to this - the Clones talk and act like soldiers.
Karen leaves a lot of nods to the 501st, helping to further explain the role of Vader’s fist, the battalion seen in Revenge of the Sith, named for the 501st Legion. One of the more interesting characters in the book is Captain Rex, whom a number of Legion members are building in anticipation of the film’s release. Karen pushed these guys to a particular prominence in the book, which is a great nod to the group, of which, she’s an honorary member. There weren’t any mentions of Republic Commandos, which surprised me a little.
The plot of the book leaves more to be desired beyond the military sections. There are some interesting political ideas here, but the idea that the Republic would send two of their most highly regarded Jedi after a Huttling is somewhat ridiculous. While this is addressed somewhat at points, I found it hard to believe.
More so, I found the notion that the Hutts, or more particularly, Jabba, would completely base foreign policy on a kidnapped child a ridiculous notion. Granted, this is a novelization based off of an animated movie, so expecting something on the level of Karen’s other books or other Clone Wars novels such as Shatterpoint is somewhat expected.
Unfortunately, the book is short, clocking in at around 250 pages, taking me a total of five or so hours to read. Fortunately, Del Rey seems to have realized this, and as a result, I only paid $12 for the book (yay for a 40% discount at Borders).
Overall, this is a decent enough read, despite the fact that it is short and not as good as her other books. However, with four more books to go in the series, there’s plenty of room for more improvement and Clone action.
(Originally printed: http://jeditrilobite.wordpress.com)
The release of The Clone Wars brings about the first book released in the time frame since Traviss’s last Republic Commando novel, True Colors, which was released last year, and once again shows that Traviss is one of the better writers for the Clone Wars.
This novelization isn’t the best work that Karen has released. The book is a very short one, and plotwise, has a bit to be desired. In a nutshell, the Seperatists have kidnapped the son of Jabba the Hutt, hoping to anger the Hutts enough to ensure that the Republic can’t utilize their space lanes.
The book is rife with action, which is Karen’s strong point, especially when it comes to Clones. the main characters are introduced with a battle, where Karen puts her expertise gained from the Republic Commando books. What I really enjoyed was seeing an author put a level of military realism to this - the Clones talk and act like soldiers.
Karen leaves a lot of nods to the 501st, helping to further explain the role of Vader’s fist, the battalion seen in Revenge of the Sith, named for the 501st Legion. One of the more interesting characters in the book is Captain Rex, whom a number of Legion members are building in anticipation of the film’s release. Karen pushed these guys to a particular prominence in the book, which is a great nod to the group, of which, she’s an honorary member. There weren’t any mentions of Republic Commandos, which surprised me a little.
The plot of the book leaves more to be desired beyond the military sections. There are some interesting political ideas here, but the idea that the Republic would send two of their most highly regarded Jedi after a Huttling is somewhat ridiculous. While this is addressed somewhat at points, I found it hard to believe.
More so, I found the notion that the Hutts, or more particularly, Jabba, would completely base foreign policy on a kidnapped child a ridiculous notion. Granted, this is a novelization based off of an animated movie, so expecting something on the level of Karen’s other books or other Clone Wars novels such as Shatterpoint is somewhat expected.
Unfortunately, the book is short, clocking in at around 250 pages, taking me a total of five or so hours to read. Fortunately, Del Rey seems to have realized this, and as a result, I only paid $12 for the book (yay for a 40% discount at Borders).
Overall, this is a decent enough read, despite the fact that it is short and not as good as her other books. However, with four more books to go in the series, there’s plenty of room for more improvement and Clone action.
(Originally printed: http://jeditrilobite.wordpress.com)