A Prequel's Prequel | Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel)

Very good lead-in to ROTS! | Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel) | James Luceno

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	• Labyrinth of Evil (Star Wars, Episode III Prequel Novel) James Luceno Del Rey, 2005 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 96 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Sith Preparing for their Revenge

After reading several books in the genre, I have come to believe that James Luceno is the best of the Star Wars writers. While some may credit this to the fact that he has better plots to works with, I suspect the fact that he adds depth to the characters from the movies is also a factor. "Labyrinth of Evil" is the perfect set up for "Revenge of the Sith."

Beginning with Viceroy Gunray's careless blunder in leaving behind a holonet chair in an evacuation, the Jedi find themselves hot on the trail of the idenitity of Darth Sidious. In fact, the path leads them in the unlikely direction of Coruscant. But just as a breakthrough seems eminant, Coruscant fall under a surprise attack by General Grievous and the separatist army. With the abduction of the Palpatine, the dominos are in order for the conversion of Anakin to the Dark Side of the Force.

While adding new dimensions to the charcters, Luceno does an excellent job of leading into Episode 3. Among the factiods that I apreciated was the backstory of General Grievous. Also, the story of the order for the clones is expanded. The Anakin-Padme love story is largely absent, but I am more than willing to accept its omission. Those who love the movies are certain to enjoy this book.

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A Prequel's Prequel

Billed as a must-read prequel to Episode III of the movie franchise, "Labyrinth of Evil" by James Luceno weaves together some loose ends and characters that weren't expounded upon in the movie. The title is apt, for the various plotlines read like a maze at times, with some strands seeming more tangential than necessary. With the war between the Separatists and the Republic spinning on without an end in sight, the Jedi order tries to find out the truth about the Sith Lord behind it all.

The story begins with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker setting out to capture an ally of the Sith in an attempt to find out who their leader is. Their trek takes them from planet to planet, escaping traps at every stop, and learning just enough information to create more questions. Meanwhile, other Jedi knights, including Mace Windu, are getting too close to the truth about the Sith Lord and his whereabouts on Coruscant. And when Coruscant is attacked so that Chancellor Palpatine can be kidnapped by General Grievous, the Jedi must once more abandon the search to save the fate of the Republic, and the story ends where Episode III begins.

James Luceno has written several books within the Star Wars series, but "Labyrinth of Evil" is a little too muddled at times. In an effort to enhance his writing, he sometimes winds up with sentences that are convoluted in nature. His descriptions of battles can be a little mechanic, but he offers some insight into the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin that pads their later confrontation. I was looking forward to learning more about General Grievous, and while Luceno does offer some background to this strange creature, it is a meager profile. "Labyrinth of Evil" does offer fans necessary background information between movie episodes, and all in all is a fast-paced, enjoyable read.

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Very good lead-in to ROTS!

I read this novel sometime after viewing ROTS, and I must say, this is one of the greatest Star Wars books I have ever read! The story is action-packed, and would make a great movie in my personal opinion. Plus, the story gives a really good insight into the character General Grievous (my favorite character) and his origins and actions during the end of the wars. The story was fun to read; I had a hard time putting the book down at times. Overall, I would count this as a must-read for all fans of Star Wars. A wonderful read!

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One of the Best SW Novels Out There

"LOE" is a great tie-in to Episode III, "Revenge of the Sith".

The adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker during the latter days of the Clone Wars are exciting and entertaining. The interaction between the two Jedi make the events of "Revenge of the Sith" all the more poignant, as you see the two friends heading for the eventual disaster and heartbreak that Ep. III brings us.

Highly recommended if you've seen Ep. III or read "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith."

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The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic?and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . .

Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy?and Separatist Councilmember?Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious.

Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim . . . every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord?whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead.

Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces?and bring the Republic to its knees.

From the Hardcover edition.

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