Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Matthew Stover

Sep 2005 · 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

an amazing book The novelization of Star wars is way better than anything the cinema can offer trust me the books read the books or listen to them via audio. the story the novel of revenge of the sith is so recommended for anybody who didn't understand what was going on during the prequels

revenge of the sith is my favorite Star Wars movie as it was the first one that I ever saw in theaters, so I knew that coming into this novelization and audiobook form of it that I was going to be in for a treat. I had seen nothing but glowing reviews about the way that the story is retold through this novelization, especially in terms of extra details that weren't included in the movie. needless to say I was very very satisfied.

It's just remarkable. This needed to be the movie. It may have been like 5-6 hours, but wow, worth it. There's so much more context to Anakins' downfall. Truly magnificent.

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.