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by: CJ_DarkJedi

date posted: Jan 20, 2006 5:20 AM

Dark Lord - The Rise of Darth Vader...Simply Amazing!

During the Summer of 2005 I found myself willingly held captive by Matthew Stover's novel Revenge of the Sith. I enjoyed every word, looked forward to opening it during my day at work and school, and every spare moment I could grasp I was reading. Sadly...it all came to an end. When I turned the last page, closed the book, and sat it down for the last time, I was thankful for the experience yet, deeply saddened by it's passing. It was like I had lost my best friend because after you've read it once, it's never quite the same. I didn't think I would ever enjoy a Star Wars book as much as ROTS, however; I just finished a book that rivals Stover's for my favorite.

Dark Lord - The Rise of Darth Vader, by James Luceno. In one word: Amazing! When I purchased the book back in December I had a hard time making myself start it because of the Holidays. On the first day of the new year I broke it open for the first time, and was immediately taken in. The book starts just prior to the materialization of the dreaded "Order 66". It really gives a glimpse of what physical, psychological, and emotional hardships the Jedi endured as they saw their beloved Order violently ripped from the galaxy.

It tells of Clone Troppers who initially disobeyed "Order 66", travels to the well known areas of the Star Wars galaxy we all know and love, and it also ventures into new and exciting systems that Star Wars fans all over will love.

My favorite part, however; is the deep James Luceno goes into the mind, heart, and soul of a newly reborn Darth Vader. It tells of the agitation he experienced inside his suit, the mechanical problems he was forced to deal with every day, and most importantly, it describes why Imperials so deeply feared the masked mystery of fury, and how he finally concealed the last remaining portions of Anakin Skywalker into the immeasurable sea of the Dark Side.

It is a great book and if you love ANYTHING about Star Wars, you know you will adore this book as much as I did. Although, I am going through the same dispair I delt with when I finished ROTS. Next on my list: Labyrinth of Evil. I can't wait!

"For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is!"
CJ Woliver

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	RojoTrooper Star Wars Recycled Art Project
date Posted: Jan 20, 2006 5:52 AM Those are great books.. LOE is a great lead into ROTS. Even the first part of ROTS is great..

	Grand Admiral Mitchell Scott Chewie, is that you?
date Posted: Jan 20, 2006 9:05 AM Dark Lord, like all books by J. Luceno is awesome.

PrincessJessieSkywalker
The Tatooine Dream

date Posted: Jan 20, 2006 9:30 AM

CJ, thank you so much for writing this...your blog was sent ot me by the Force. I just got done writing a blog on ROTS novel & how I wanted more info on Dark Lord before I buy it & read it. Then I decided (when I was done writing my blog) to read some blogs today & I see yours!!! I am no longer confused about this novel & I am going to buy it ASAP! If you read my blog you'll see why I was confused. Thanks again!!!

	PrincessJessieSkywalker The Tatooine Dream
date Posted: Jan 20, 2006 9:33 AM Oh, I also wanted to comment on how I felt the same exact sadness when I was done reading ROTS. When I got to that last page & put the book down. I just stared at the cover for a while in awe...I couldn't believe it was OVER! ... No more tears though cause I am heading out this weekend to get me Dark Lord!

	jedivnsnator The Trash Compactor
date Posted: Jan 20, 2006 2:45 PM I'm gonna have to agree with everyone here- Dark Lord was great. It was an excellently written p.o.v- not since the original trilogy books have we been able to get inside Vader's mind like that. I couldn't have asked for a better follow-up to ROTS.

paintin
PadmeFan

date Posted: Jan 21, 2006 2:22 PM

Laybrith is great too, as it leads into ROTS! You will like it as well. You can better understand Anakin's frame of mind going into ROTS. I will leave it to you but he and Obi-Wan were going nonstop before ROTS. I read both books close together to get a better picture of all that was going on. If you read Cloak of Deception, it feeds into the both books also. I just finished the Troy Denning's Dark Nest Triolgy and Tatooine Ghost. If you have an interest in the New Jedi Order, you will like these. I read them because I was anxious for Luke and Leia to discover their mother's identity which the books do reveal Anakin and Padme's relationship to Luke.

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