A review by trashbandic00t
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Woodring Stover

4.0

This last book in the series, I felt, had the biggest struggle with developing Anakin's character. Through the books, I found him much more likable, but in this last book I felt like his transition from Jedi to Sith Lord was somewhat sloppy (through no fault of the author, we can blame the movie for that. Poor guy tried as hard as he could). The dialogue between Palpatine and Anakin, and their relationship, made it easier to swallow, but I still felt as if Anakin's transformation was rushed, and didn't really dig quite to the heart of what turned him (almost, though!). However, the author did manager to bring in eloquent imagery to try and add some depth to his struggle, and did the best he could working with the storyline he had.
Obi and Anakin's relationship was wonderful to read, and the author finds a way of pulling your heartstrings into their friendship, and keeping you hung there at his mercy. It's a shame that Padme's character and her and Anakin's love couldn't be half as realistic or touching, but I don't think anyone could accomplish that task.
Overall, a really good read. Sometimes a little plodding and difficult to get through. Considering I hated the movie story line, the author has managed to give Anakin a fantastic revamp, and gave a much more thought provoking version of the original film.