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Some might say that by essentially stealing elements from 'Apocalypse Now' Stover has taken the Star Wars universe away from it's roots. But I would like to draw attention to the fact that Star Wars itself is essentially a rip-off several films and cultural myths combined to make one glorious homage. So I congratulate what Stover has done in attempting to take his story in a new direction for the range. Star Wars has a tendency at times to downplay the horrors of war just beacuse it is fiction. I believe that just because it is set in a fantastical universe there is no excuse not explore the darker side of the star WARS from time to time and to remind us that we are reading a story about death and destruction.
All the same, the book does slump a little in places but I think that this is more than made up for at the long climax. The epic and fantastical events that take place are breathtaking not least Jedi Mace Windu's actions during said events. By the end I was amazed he even made it out alive. He acts the way we have always dreamed Jedi to be like and I congratulate Stover for setting a precedent for the Clone Wars novel range.
Mace Windu returns to his homeworld, Haruun Kal, in search of his former apprentice, Master Depa Billaba, who may be responsible for war crimes.
WHAT'S GOOD:
The whole book is good, having the most important factors of a Star Wars novel: lightsaber duels, an exotic world to explore and a nice big battle. Mace's own shifting understanding of the Force adds a little edge to the story as he begins to see that which had driven his friend insane. Also, Kar Vastor's animal power is a perfect counterpoint to Mace's calm control. I almost felt myself jump for joy when Mace finally decided to stop playing by other people's rules and do things his way.
WHAT'S BAD:
The fact that this story is a clear 'Heart Of Darkness'/'Apocalypse Now' rip-off is a shame as it makes the whole thing seem hollow somehow. Whilst it claims to be a Clone Wars novel, don't expect too much clone action as there is next to none, the story focusing instead on Haruun Kal's civil war. Ultimately, the way in which Mace is constantly wrong or defeated or tricked gives the impression the character had been betrayed.
A Star Wars must read, but not major in the scheme of the Clone Wars.
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