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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Star Wars Novelizations, #3)

Matthew Woodring Stover
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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Star Wars Novelizations, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Matthew Woodring Stover

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Star Wars Novelizations, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Planets • A Long Time Ago

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Woodring Stover novelizes the pivotal events leading to the transformation of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Clone Wars and highlights the struggles of key characters, including Jedi and Sith, navigating a galaxy in turmoil.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

23,954 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Matthew Woodring Stover's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith adeptly expands the film’s plot with rich prose and deeper character insights. Critics praise Stover's ability to convey emotional depth and the novel's intense, darker tone. Some, however, feel the pacing stumbles and certain descriptive passages are overly complex. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Star Wars Novelizations, #3)?

Fans of epic science fiction and fantasy will enjoy Matthew Woodring Stover's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. This reader likely appreciates detailed character arcs and moral complexity akin to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Frank Herbert's Dune. Due to its deep dive into the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker, it also appeals to those captivated by Shakespearean drama.

4.5

23,954 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Planets • A Long Time Ago

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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