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by George Lucas (Author), James Kahn (Author) "OUTSIDE the small adobe hut, the sandstorm wailed like a beast in agony, refusing to die ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: ATOM; New edition edition (4 Dec 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904233309
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904233305
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 12.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 284,492 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Although Return of the Jedi is considered by many to be the weakest of the three original Star Wars films, this is by far the best of the three novelisations. James Kahn's powers of description are stylish and assured and he plays to the strengths of the novel format, taking the opportunity to explore the inner thoughts and emotions of his characters in amongst the action sequences.

Of course, there is plenty of action, and Kahn handles the main set-pieces well. The struggle above the Sarlacc pit as Han Solo is rescued from Jabba the Hutt, the speeder bike chase amongst the giant trees of Endor, and the final extended battle as it intercuts between the two space fleets, the surface of the forest moon of Endor and Luke's struggle with Darth Vader and the evil Emperor, all of these are fast-paced and evocative, bringing back memories of forgotten visual details from the film. This is an entertaining way to relive the adventure, and provides a fine conclusion to the trilogy. --Elizabeth Sourbut --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Rescuing Han Solo from the clutches of the bounty hunter Jaba the Hutt, Luke and his companions race to join the massing rebel forces preparing to attack the Empire's new and deadly Death Star. Solo and Leia lead a strike team to the forest moon of Endor and win the aid of the tribal Ewoks in their attempts to shut off the force-field that protects the Empire's vast space station. But Han's band are falling into a trap - as are the Rebel space fleet lead by Lando Carlrissian. For the Emperor himself is aboard the Death Star and his plans to capture Skywalker and destroy all who oppose him are approaching fruition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the other two, 4 Oct 1999
By bodybag@casema.net (The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars (Penguin Audio)) (Audio CD)
I allread owned the other two SW audio drama's. This one completes the series, but was not as good as the other two. Seems like they were in a bit of a hurry. It is missing some elements, but still great value. If you are a true fan you really want to get hold of a copy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read, 7 April 2001
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This review is from: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) (Paperback)
This is a book for real fans, but is a great book. You can see the film in your mind. There are a few small diferences, but that's to be expected. For those who are interested, it gives you an idea of what the characters are thinking, otherwise, I'd give it a miss. However, I strongly recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rebels and Empire face off in Return of the Jedi......, 23 Nov 2003
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In 1983, in an attempt to keep fans from discovering some of the plot revelations in the film Return of the Jedi, Lucasfilm and Del Rey held off the release of James Kahn's novelization until the last minute. It proved to be unnecessary; in its cover story on Jedi a few weeks before the premiere on May 25th, 1983, Time magazine revealed to the world (in page 84) that Darth Vader was indeed Luke Skywalker's father. Other plot threads were revealed in various publications, rendering the "hold" of Kahn's novel moot.

Return of the Jedi is divided into two halves, one almost independent of the other but predetermined by the events of The Empire Strikes Back. The first half begins with a short prologue in which Darth Vader arrives at Endor, a small sanctuary moon where the Empire is building a second Death Star. The Emperor, it seems, is not happy with Moff Jerjerrod's "current lack of progress" and has sent the Dark Lord to "find new ways to motivate" the Death Star commander and his men to complete the battle station as planned.

Then, using material later deleted from the final draft of the screenplay Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, Luke is in Ben Kenobi's spartan hut, hard at work on his new lightsaber. Then Kahn takes up the film's plot threads and describes how Leia, Chewbacca, Lando and Luke rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt.

The second half of Jedi starts with Luke returning to Dagobah to complete his Jedi training, only to find that Yoda, his 900-year-old Master, is dying. "No more training do you require," says Yoda on his deathbed, but warns Luke that the true final examination as a Jedi will be to confront Darth Vader.

"Luke knew this would be his test," Kahn writes, " it could not be otherwise. Every quest had its focus, and Vader was at the core of Luke's struggle. It was agonizing for him to put the question to words, but after a long silence, he again spoke to the old Jedi 'Master Yoda -- is Darth Vader my father?'

"Yoda's eyes filled with a weary compassion. This boy was not yet a man complete. A sad smile creased his face, he seemed to grow smaller in his bed....

"Luke stared at the dwindling teacher, trying to give the old one strength, just by the force of his love and will. 'Yoda, I must know,' he whispered.

" 'Your father he is,' Yoda said simply."

Kahn then follows the three separate threads of the Battle of Endor: a mission led by Han to destroy the shield generator that provides the unfinished Death Star's main protection; Lando Calrissian's starfighter attack on the battle station itself; and Luke's desperate personal struggle to reclaim his father from the thrall of the evil Emperor Palpatine. It is classic Star Wars action, with heroic deeds, huge space battles, and a final, decisive clash of lightsabers between father and son.

Kahn, who is also a recovering emergency room doctor and has published a science fiction trilogy of his own, has done several novelizations of movie scripts, including Poltergeist and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. His style is clear and snappy, although Foster and Glut seem to have a certain quality that Kahn can't replicate.

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