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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
"They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally, they became heroes." - Leia Organa.
I first read the original trilogy novels when I was about 13 or so. I decided to give it another go after reading dozens and dozens of Star Wars books. And I have to say it wasn't bad. It was pretty much a shot for shot telling of the film with some small differences in dialogue.
It was enjoyable. And now I'll see how the next two hold up.
I first read the original trilogy novels when I was about 13 or so. I decided to give it another go after reading dozens and dozens of Star Wars books. And I have to say it wasn't bad. It was pretty much a shot for shot telling of the film with some small differences in dialogue.
It was enjoyable. And now I'll see how the next two hold up.
Seriously?
You want a review on THIS book?
Go watch the movie! And it's the first time I EVER said that.
You want a review on THIS book?
Go watch the movie! And it's the first time I EVER said that.
Found a copy of this in an antique shop. It smelled ancient and heavenly. I was doomed.
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After years of buying Star Wars novels, I figured it was time to actually read one. I know y'all say to start with the Thrawn trilogy but I decided to go one even further, so far back that the film isn't even out yet. For those who don't know, this book was released in December of 1976, about five months before the original Star Wars came out and was ghostwritten by Alan Dean Foster going off of script drafts and rough footage.
For the most part I'd say you're better off just rewatching the film as this book is basically just that, but there's some interesting differences between the book and the movie here. It includes the deleted scenes that add to Luke's relationship with Biggs that we never really got to see at first, and there are many little differences and additions between dialogue throughout the book. They also reference real world animals as well, there's one scene where Ben is talking about ducks and Luke says "what's a duck?" and one scene where Luke thinks of a dog he used to own. But one of the biggest differences is at the end where Chewy actually gets a medal. But what I find most interesting is the first page and a half with the Journal of the Whills, which is a heavily condensed and slightly different version of Palpatine taking over the Republic. Also interesting is that this book uses the word "Sith" when it was never said once in the original trilogy.
I wouldn't say this is necessarily a must read but I think it's worth a look at to see some of the earliest Star Wars media to date and see how much of the lore you could tell was being made up as it went, and how much of it was planned. Will likely read and actually finish the Thrawn trilogy next.
For the most part I'd say you're better off just rewatching the film as this book is basically just that, but there's some interesting differences between the book and the movie here. It includes the deleted scenes that add to Luke's relationship with Biggs that we never really got to see at first, and there are many little differences and additions between dialogue throughout the book. They also reference real world animals as well, there's one scene where Ben is talking about ducks and Luke says "what's a duck?" and one scene where Luke thinks of a dog he used to own. But one of the biggest differences is at the end where Chewy actually gets a medal. But what I find most interesting is the first page and a half with the Journal of the Whills, which is a heavily condensed and slightly different version of Palpatine taking over the Republic. Also interesting is that this book uses the word "Sith" when it was never said once in the original trilogy.
I wouldn't say this is necessarily a must read but I think it's worth a look at to see some of the earliest Star Wars media to date and see how much of the lore you could tell was being made up as it went, and how much of it was planned. Will likely read and actually finish the Thrawn trilogy next.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great adaptation of the movie with a few additional scenes that were not in the movie.
Tout ce qui vient de Star Wars vient de ce tome. Je devrais plutôt dire que le livre est basé sur le film qui a débuté le tout pour la grande saga de Star Wars. Pour ceux qui ne le savent pas encore, l'histoire est simple. Deux droïdes tombent entre les mains de Luke Skywalker. L'un d'eux prétend appartenir à un certain Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke le croit relié au vieux Ben Kenobi. Celui-ci lui apprends son vrai nom que qu'il est chevalier Jedi. Le droïde lui livre un message de la part de Leia et lui demandant d'amener à la Rébellion les plan de l'Étoile de la Mort, une superstation capable de détruire une planète. Sur leur chemin, ils devront secourir la princesse Leia, captive de l’infâme Darth Vader.
J'ai trouvé que c'était une excellente adaptation du film. Elle est bien meilleure que l'épisode 1 et 2. Ce que j'ai le plus aimé c'est qu'au début, il y a un résumé de ce qui s'est passé avant cet épisode. J'ai lu ce livre en 1999, juste avant la sortie de l'épisode 1. Ce résumé indique assez clairement ce qui va suivre dans la seconde trilogie. J'ai aussi aimé que la bataille finale soit mieux détaillée que dans le film.
Même si on a vu le film, il est bon de lire ce roman avant de commencer les autres car il y a des détails qui sont dans le livre seulement et qui sont repris par bien d'autres auteurs.
J'ai trouvé que c'était une excellente adaptation du film. Elle est bien meilleure que l'épisode 1 et 2. Ce que j'ai le plus aimé c'est qu'au début, il y a un résumé de ce qui s'est passé avant cet épisode. J'ai lu ce livre en 1999, juste avant la sortie de l'épisode 1. Ce résumé indique assez clairement ce qui va suivre dans la seconde trilogie. J'ai aussi aimé que la bataille finale soit mieux détaillée que dans le film.
Même si on a vu le film, il est bon de lire ce roman avant de commencer les autres car il y a des détails qui sont dans le livre seulement et qui sont repris par bien d'autres auteurs.
adventurous
fast-paced
The Classic!
An enjoyable read. This was particularly interesting as I think it gave some insight into Lucas' intentions for the characters.
A bit of the language was clunkier than the movie eg- Han says "hear me ship, hold together" rather than "hear me baby, hold together." I think this supports some of the behind the scenes stuff we hear about some of the Original star wars actors improving the lines in star wars.
An enjoyable read. This was particularly interesting as I think it gave some insight into Lucas' intentions for the characters.
A bit of the language was clunkier than the movie eg- Han says "hear me ship, hold together" rather than "hear me baby, hold together." I think this supports some of the behind the scenes stuff we hear about some of the Original star wars actors improving the lines in star wars.