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abomine 's review for:
The Star Wars Trilogy
by James Kahn, George Lucas, Donald F. Glut
A New Hope: A fun, breezy read reminiscent of the pulp science-fiction of yesteryear, with the famous cast of characters we all know and love. It doesn't add to the film, but it's an enjoyable romp nonetheless.
The Empire Strikes Back: This is almost literally the film's script with a few added adjectives. While the edgy, dark story is still intact, this novelization brings nothing new to the table. And also, Yoda is blue for some reason.
The Return of the Jedi: Easily one of the best Star Wars film novelizations in the saga (right up there with Matthew Stover's rendition of [b:Revenge of the Sith|35458|Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith|Matthew Woodring Stover|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388228249s/35458.jpg|476816]), it's action-packed, humorous, and even touching in all the right places.Vader's unmasking scene is already one of the most moving and beautifully bitter-sweet scenes in all of Star Wars. But when James Kahn writes it, it's downright tear-inducing. I cried like a baby.
*Like other reviewers have mentioned, Return of the Jedi's novelization contains information and backstory that directly contradicts the canon established in the prequel trilogy. If you're one of those folks who doesn't consider the prequels canon, then there's no issue. But if you're like me and have been reading all of the Star Wars film-novels in chronological order (Episode 1 and onward), then this information can be a little jarring.Obi-Wan is Owen's half brother? Anakin didn't know his wife was pregnant? There has been more than one Galactic Emperor in the past few decades? Dufaq? However, it is not a major issue and does not detract from the quality of the story. When I re-read this, I'll just know to skip those parts, or just read them as an "alternate universe/what could have been".
Overall, a highly enjoyable read, but the somewhat disappointing novelization of The Empire Strikes Back docks it a star. A must-have for anyone who is both a Star Wars fan and a bibliophile.
The Empire Strikes Back: This is almost literally the film's script with a few added adjectives. While the edgy, dark story is still intact, this novelization brings nothing new to the table. And also, Yoda is blue for some reason.
The Return of the Jedi: Easily one of the best Star Wars film novelizations in the saga (right up there with Matthew Stover's rendition of [b:Revenge of the Sith|35458|Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith|Matthew Woodring Stover|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388228249s/35458.jpg|476816]), it's action-packed, humorous, and even touching in all the right places.
*Like other reviewers have mentioned, Return of the Jedi's novelization contains information and backstory that directly contradicts the canon established in the prequel trilogy. If you're one of those folks who doesn't consider the prequels canon, then there's no issue. But if you're like me and have been reading all of the Star Wars film-novels in chronological order (Episode 1 and onward), then this information can be a little jarring.
Overall, a highly enjoyable read, but the somewhat disappointing novelization of The Empire Strikes Back docks it a star. A must-have for anyone who is both a Star Wars fan and a bibliophile.