- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Century (5 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844133656
- ISBN-13: 978-1844133659
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 676,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Major new novel spun off the movie STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, set during the legendary Clone Wars and starring the popular Jedi Master, Mace Windu Mace Windu is a living legend: Jedi Master, senior member of the Jedi Council, skilled diplomat, devastating fighter. Some say he is the deadliest man alive. But now he is a man of peace - and for the first time in a thousand years, the galaxy is at war. Now following the momentous events climaxing in the Battle of Geonosis, Master Mace Windu must undertake a perilous homecoming to his native world - to defuse a potentially catastrophic crisis for the Republic...and to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences. The jungle planet of Haruun Kal to train the local tribesman as a guerrilla resistance force, to fight against the Separatists who control the planet and its strategic star system with their droid armies.But now the Separatists have pulled back, and Depa has not returned. The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording left at the scene of a brutal massacre: a recording that hints of madness and murder, and the darkness in the jungle...a recording in Depa's own voice. Mace Windu trained her. Only he can find her. Only he can learn what has changed her. Only he can stop her. Jedi were never intended to be soldiers. But now they have no choice. Mace must journey alone into the most treacherous jungle in the galaxy - and into his own heritage. He will leave behind the Republic he serves, the civilization he believes in, everything but his passion for peace and his devotion to his former Padawan. And he will learn the terrible price that must be paid, when keepers of the peace are forced to make war...
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A must-read for everyone who saw STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES and looks forward to seeing STAR WARS: EPISODE III! A special treat for fans of the Mace Windu character from the movie and for fans of Jedi action in general.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I like this book. Like most Star Wars fans out there, I was eager to learn more about the Clone Wars. I have read about many battles between the Republic and the Separatists, droids versus clones, but this book goes into the real sufferers of the war. They involve Jedi Master Depa Billaba, who was previously not well known in the galaxy. What I find good about this book though, is we see a different Mace Windu. The tough-fighting, ultimately cool Jedi Master is shown in a different light in this book, when his emotions for former Padawan Billaba are put to the test. The idea of documenting Windu's private journals was pure genius, and I am glad to see the name 'Nick' finally used in the Star Wars galaxy! All round a great read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Being somewhat of a veteran of star wars novels I was expecting a rather formulaic tale encased within the hardcover of this book. Having read Stover's previous novel 'Traitor' which I enjoyed greatly I was expecting a good story but not something unusual. After The New Jedi Order series I assumed I was well aquainted with how mature and adult the material of the Star Wars novels can become but I was pleasently surprised by what Stover has managed to accomplish in his text. By taking a Vietnam horror reference he spins his tale around the tracking of a rogue Jedi Knight by Master Mace Windu through a trecherous and particularily inhospital environment. At first I enjoyed the new direction the author has taken his plot in but I must admit that I found the ride a tad depressing with nothing but the personality of the character Nick Rostu to alleviate at times.
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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
THE STORY:
Mace Windu returns to his homeworld, Haruun Kal, in search of his former apprentice, Master Depa Billaba, who may be responsible for war crimes.
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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