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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore

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almyworld's review against another edition

3.0

Wie auch im ersten Teil hat es mir sehr gefallen, dass sowohl die Dialoge und die Figuren selbst an Tiefe bekamen, die durch das Hinzufügen von Details und Beschreibungen ermöglicht wurde. Es ist jedoch merkbar, dass dies der zweite Teil der Trilogie ist und somit als "Verbundsstück" zum Finale dient.

roxnn2000's review against another edition

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4.0

4/5 stars

I have been getting into reading novelizations of movies recently. After how much I liked Episode I (novelization) I knew that I had to read the second one. Will say that the books are an improvement over the prequels so far. Episode III is my favorite among the prequel movies so I hope that the novelization will be even better.

Onto the review. I have to say that this book did a lot of things right but still was not as well done as the first.

I enjoyed getting more into both Anakin’s and Padme's minds about their relationship as well as their desires and fears about the future. It also gives a bit more insight into Anakin's outburst after his mother's death and why he said what he did and his mindset afterwards. Instead of coming off whiny we get an insight into more of Anakin’s feelings and fears are going forward about the rage and anger he felt during the scene with the Raiders.

There was a lot more details that I felt added to the story and filled in some of the gaps that was missing from the movie version. You get a real sense of how each character feels and their thoughts on the subjects they are dealing with and it adds to what they are saying and doing, which gives a stronger bond between them. These extra details also fill in a lot of plot holes as well as add to moments that needed more detail or explanation that was missing from the movie version.

I also loved the detail given showing the relationship between Jango and Boba Fett that builds more into their relationship so when Jango dies it is more impactful and meaningful than it was before. It also shows the love that they have for each other in those moments as well. This was lacking a bit in the movie version as there is sooooo much going on that there just isn’t time for it. This was probably one of the best added detail to the whole book. It just gives so much more to the story that was missing before.

I liked a lot in this book, but did find there was still a lot of slow moments as there was a lot to explain, especially later on. These moments almost make it hard to read and almost make you want to put the book down and walk away, but typically they are followed by moments that move the story in a faster direction and make it more interesting.

But, because you have more detail in these slower moments it makes more sense why characters are doing specific things and why they worked. Why did the Senate stand behind Jar-Jar when he asked that emergency powers be granted? It didn’t make a lot of sense as he isn’t well spoken and is just a back-up delegate, but in the novelization we get a real understanding of how Jar-Jar was manipulated and why the Senate rallied behind him for this. It makes a lot more sense. So yeah, it does get a little slow at times, those moments add a lot to the story and help make sense of some of the weird plot issues that were plaguing the movie version.

Overall, I liked the book and would recommend it to others wanting to get into Star Wars novelizations. If you were disappointed by the prequel trilogy, as most were including myself, try the novelization instead. Seriously, it is an upgrade from the movies and much more enjoyable.

emdee00's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

linzo49's review against another edition

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2.5

The unbelievably stupid amount of pressure put on Padme to have kids was infuriating.

I found it really frustrating that there were only two strong female characters in this book (Padme Amidala and a shape-shifting Bounty Hunter named Zam Wesell) that the author is badly butchered.

Padme gets giggly when she thinks about Anakin calling her pretty. Like what? This woman wields incredible political power (has for years!), is respected by her colleagues, she was schooled thoroughly in the ways of government and policy making but "oh tee hee, that boy called me pretty." Yes, women can be pretty and powerful. Those things aren't mutually exclusive. But the author makes a point of highlighting it like it's all she's ever wanted. And the pressure on Padme to have babies? Like c'mon, are you kidding me? Her family doesn't once support her choice to go into politics - to literally make the galaxy a better place. All they care about is how cute her "boyfriend" is.

Zam Wesell is competent and wants to do her job well so she can get paid, "but oh my goodness, I have to make sure when I shape shift, I'm a beautiful human woman, even though my beauty doesn't matter right now because I'm hunting a woman, not a man." Is this author serious? That's shallow AND exclusionary. What if the woman Zam is hunting is bi or a lesbian? If you're going to sexualize the Bounty Hunter, be equitable about it.

Tell me you're a male author without actually telling me you're a male author. Because, of course, as a woman, my accomplishments, intellect, power, and skill mean NOTHING when compared to my beauty or ability to fulfill my duty as a brood mare.

This author is ridiculous. I hope I never read anything written by him again.

**EDIT: Shmi and Beru also exist but Beru is reduced to becoming a stay-at-home wife ("I never want to leave Tattooine,") and Shmi literally only cares about being a mom. She's allowed to care about other things. She gets captured and tortured but all she can think about is the suffering of her sons and husband? What about the damage done to her body? What about how scared *she* is? What about her pain??