Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Matthew Stover

Sep 2005 · Star Wars Movie Novelizations Book 3 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Jonathan Davis

About this audiobook

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand.

After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor's disturbing move to assume control of Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padme Amidala, will die.

As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous; Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion against the Jedi; and a conflicted Anakin--tormented by unspeakable visions--edges dangerously closer to the bring of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic...and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.

Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George Lucas's epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover's novel crackles with action, captures the iconic character in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style.

Ratings and reviews

Missing several scenes found both in the novelization and other versions of this audiobook. I would advise buying another version. Still, if it weren't for the missing segments, this would be a worthwhile purchase, especially if you highly enjoyed Revenge of the Sith

excellent book but the ending was missing that describes how Darth Vader feels in relation to the dragon like it was explained when I read it. it's a strong, realized fate that he's met and I felt that leaving it out really changed it for myself. totally disappointed.

i heard about this audio book before but i only try read because I'm being troubled in the school library when i like to borrow and check out in the installment of episode 3 so.. as a student it was really pissed off. so it's a great based on film of episode 3 that it follows the storyline.

About the author

Matthew Stover is the New York Times bestselling author of five previous novels, including Star Wars: Shatterpoint; Star Wars: The New Jed Order: Traitor; Heroes Die; and The Blade of Tyshalle. He is an expert in several martial arts. Stover lives outside Chicago.