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Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI by James Kahn

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jarichan's review

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

kandicez's review

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3.0

I had to lower my rating. That's the danger of rating a book long after you read it. Upon re-read, it was the story I was awarding five stars, not this book. Lucas' third act is brilliant, Kahn's writing was not.

Max Allan Collins is a supremely better adapter and I wish he could go back and write all of the novelizations.

Biggest complaint: R2D2 makes no sense as Artoodeetoo.
Second biggest complaint: I do not need a transliteration of all of the aforementioned beeps and wheezes. After almost 40 years I can write his dialogue in my head!

natnoble18's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

felifirefly's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lorien13's review

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5.0

Another brilliant adaptation of the movie. There are moments that couldn't be in the films, such as when Vader is Anakin once more, and looks on his son for the first and last time; or when Luke is being seduced to the dark side, in the most subtle, overwhelming ways that really make this book. The difference is great, and makes this a phenominal book. Truely enjoyed it and can't wait to see VII, and read it's book!