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Can someone please make this in to an actual play? I had such fun reading it. The book won't be for everyone and sometimes, even I struggled with getting to the end (point) of the sentence, but I loved it.

Classic:
Han Aye, true, I'll warrant thou hast wish'd this day.
(they shoot. Greedo dies.
(To innkeeper) Pray, goodly Sir, forgive me for the mess.
(Aside) And whether I shot first, I'll ne'er confess!

hahahha! Things like that is why I loved it. And then it end with the best line ever, Til Darkness Rise and Empire Striketh Back.

keeyoh's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

This audiobook is brilliant!

ladywhiskers's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

I thought this would be a gimmicky read, but it's genuinely really good. It's not a parody of either Star Wars or a Shakespeare play, and it's clear that a lot of love and respect for both have gone into this.

willbefunorelse's review

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5.0

Traditionally, the characters that speak in prose are comic relief, or non-essential characters, or non-’regal’ characters. Occasionally, these characters import wisdom or give us some special meaning on the scene that we wouldn’t otherwise get. Some of these characters are: Trinculo and Stephano, the drunken members of Alonso’s party from The Tempest; the Porter in Macbeth; and apparently, if the mit.edu edition of Hamlet is to be believed, Hamlet for a while, therefore disproving all of the qualifications I gave above. Fuck you, Hamlet.

Alaina discusses Star Wars through the eyes of Shakespeare and vice versa. For the full review -- including a shout-out from the Emperor's New Groove and some anti-feminist spell-check -- follow the link to That's What She Read.

nicolenhart's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

4.0

vibeke_hiatt's review

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4.0

I've seen the movie a number of times, but I finally understand the story! I just needed someone to write it in a language I understand. Many times while reading I laughed out loud at the cleverness of the dialogue. Doescher does a fantastic job of combining Shakespearean lines and language with the language of Star Wars. I'm excited to read the next two books.

roseleaf24's review

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4.0

Entertaining, and a quick read. It was fascinating to see how well Star Wars translated into the Shakespearean tradition. I would love to use this as an introductiion to a unit on Shakespeare, to give students a way to experience the language and form with a story they already know well. I won't be running out to find the other two volumes, as this is a bit of a novelty that has run its course with me, but I would be happy to read them if I had access and time.

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