A review by fandom4ever
Episode I Journal - Anakin Skywalker by Todd Strasser

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Star Wars Episode I Journal – Anakin Skywalker is another wonderful addition to Phantom Menace’s story! In this book, unlike the other two, Anakin is writing his journal after the events of Episode I have taken place so we get a few moments of hindsight and his new understandings of some events. And like the other novelizations, here we see him as the more serious child without the movie moments. I especially loved seeing a bit more of his interactions with Qui-Gon. It really helped to flesh out his short relationship with the Jedi Master and why Qui-Gon would have such an impact on Anakin’s life going forward.  Indeed, the ending held some real emotion. 

I also can’t believe it, but if I had read this book years ago, I would have figured out what the heck Jar Jar was saying when he said he ‘crashed his boss’s headlibber’. It turns out it was Boss Nass’s favorite vehicle!! Well that’s a 25 year old mystery solved!! 

I would recommend this book as another great companion to your Episode I reading and viewing.