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The Force Unleashed (Star Wars) Hardcover – August 19, 2008

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“The Sith always betray one another. . . . I’m sure you’ll learn that soon enough.”

The overthrow of the Republic is complete. The Separatist forces have been smashed, the Jedi Council nearly decimated, and the rest of the Order all but destroyed. Now absolute power rests in the iron fist of Darth Sidious–the cunning Sith lord better known as the former Senator, now Emperor, Palpatine. But more remains to be done. Pockets of resistance in the galaxy must still be defeated and missing Jedi accounted for . . . and dealt with. These crucial tasks fall to the Emperor’s ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader. In turn, the Dark Lord has groomed a lethal apprentice entrusted with a top-secret mission: to comb the galaxy and dispatch the last of his masters’ enemies, thereby punctuating the dark side’s victory with the Jedi’s doom.

Since childhood, Vader’s nameless agent has known only the cold, mercenary creed of the Sith. His past is a void; his present, the carrying out of his deadly orders. But his future beckons like a glistening black jewel with the ultimate promise: to stand beside the only father he has ever known, with the galaxy at their feet. It is a destiny he can realize only by rising to the greatest challenge of his discipleship: destroying Emperor Palpatine.

The apprentice’s journeys will take him across the far reaches of the galaxy, from the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk to the junkyard planet of Raxus Prime. On these missions, the young Sith acolyte will forge an unlikely alliance with a ruined Jedi Master seeking redemption and wrestle with forbidden feelings for his beautiful comrade, Juno Eclipse. And he will be tested as never before–by shattering revelations that strike at the very heart of all he believes and stir within him long-forgotten hopes of reclaiming his name . . . and changing his destiny.
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31 customers mention "Writing quality"28 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing quality fantastic, amazing, and riveting. They also say it's a fun read for Star Wars fans and a good bridge. Customers also mention the book is well-written and builds tension very well.

"...Overall a Great Read and an Unbelievable Story...." Read more

"...It has it's flaws. But all in all, I loved it and had fun the whole way. If your willing, you should at least give it a try." Read more

"...Here's a little perspective: IMHO, it's a little better than the average book, much better than that abysmal Coruscant Nights series, a thousand..." Read more

"...of the force--but without giving any of the story away, I think it's worth reading." Read more

23 customers mention "Story"19 positive4 negative

Customers find the story good, thrilling, and action-oriented. They also appreciate the nice twists.

"...It tells the entire Story in Spectacular Detail. It starts out as Vader is on a mission he discovers a Jedi, Starkiller's father...." Read more

"...It even had a few nice twists, for those like me who can't play the video game b/c it literally makes them nauseous...." Read more

"...in continuity, but I could spot none, all three are seperate stories inter woven very nicely, In this one Darth Vader has a secret apprentice who he..." Read more

"...It was exciting, action packed and I loved the character of Galen Marek. His journey of self discovery from Dark Side to Light was interesting...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive2 negative

Customers find the writing style very well written, descriptive, and talented. They also say it's a light read that flushes out some of the things in the video.

"...The fight scenes are very well written with a great use of imagery that always keep me guessing...." Read more

"...The author did a good job and everything was described well...." Read more

"Very well written, I recommend it. Only concern is that it failed to achieve its full potential...." Read more

"...As was already stated in other reviews the book does tend to read like a summery rather then a novel...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the character interesting and guessing what he's going to do.

"...The character development was all right. Juno's an interesting enough character.The Apprentice certainly leads an interesting life...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides further insight and expands on the story. They also say it flows well, provides decent reasons for all the endless missions, and provides adequate details.

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Michael A. Greenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last the Story Can be Told... My Revised Review. Spolier Warning Inside
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2008
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This Book Is the Ultimate Star Wars Novel Tying together A Lot of missing Continuity Facts. Now the Story can be told as I update my review. The Book must be read. If you have the Game and get through it, most of the story will be told and with Unbelievable Graphics. The Graphic Novel tells the Basic Story, but is an east read to get the basic Idea. Although the Graphic Novel is told as a flashback story, like it already happened. Not the best way to tell a tale a grand as this. The Del Rey Book Written by Sean Williams Is the Ultimate Fact Machine. It tells the entire Story in Spectacular Detail. It starts out as Vader is on a mission he discovers a Jedi, Starkiller's father. After Dispatching of him, he saves the boy, Starkiller( Which for all trivia buffs, was Skywalkers Original Last name Until the Script Revision) Anyway Vader takes the boy. Fast Forward. "Vader's Secret Apprentice" Is a trained. "Not quite" Sith. He goes on mission after mission, succeeding in them all. His companions are a former Jedi Drunk an Imperial Female Officer. Only one of a very few(The Emperor has his reasons) and a Killer- companion droid Proxy who is supposed to train Starkiller with Lethal force. He can change shape and receive Transmitions from Vader. Anyway The plot is he is supposed to start the Rebel alliance and then destroy it. Vader is playing him along with the Emperor. He destroys target after target. Then when the Rebellion is almost Born. Vader Shows his true colors and the Leaders of the Rebellion are revealed. Only Leia is safe as her image was transmitted through a defeated Proxy. He was Defeated in battle by Starkiller including where Proxy Duplicates Darth Maul. This Battle Disables Proxy's Programing to kill Starkiller. Then Starkiller is defeated the Rebellion is captured. He tracks Down Vader at the, Under Constuction Death Star. He Sends His Love to Juno, The Former Imperial Officer, she helped set his mind right. He battles his way to face Darth Vader and after a major battle Defeats Vader when facing the Emperor The energy allows the rebel leaders to escape, Starkiller absorbs all the force Energy Killing him. Vader and the Emperor Survive (Of corse, Plot has to continue) The realize the rebellion the wanted to start to desrtoy the Emperors enemies unwittingly Will become a problem for them. However it is one they "Believe" they can handle. Then cut. Bail Organa, Leia, Mon Mothma, and the others Realize the Rebellion will start and they use his symbol as the symbol for the Rebellion. Overall a Great Read and an Unbelievable Story. On a Side note if you want A Great Game With Out of this world Game play Get the Game it is Fantastic. 5 Stars for Everything
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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I was first introduced to the story of Vader's secret apprentice through the Force Unleashed game several years ago, and I absolutely loved it. However, I didn't know what to expect going into this novel.

The first act goes by very fast, and seemed somewhat rushed at times, but later on the story takes a slower pace, opening up for more in-depth characterization.

For the most part, the novel, like the game, is very action oriented. You will never go too long without Marek chopping up a Stormtrooper. The fight scenes are very well written with a great use of imagery that always keep me guessing. No two of the novels violent encounters are the same. But though combat is the main focus of the book, it still has it's thoughtful moments. At several points throughout his journey, Starkiller recedes into his own mind to contemplate the nature of The Force. Albeit it is not on par with the philosophical etiquette of Plaguies, but those solemn moments are present nonetheless.

The book takes on several topics that do not appear in the game as well. Juno actually has a story behind her, and in my opinion, it's a pretty good one too. But what I found most interesting was the exposure to Marek's inner conflict. We can observe the Light and Dark clash within him as he develops attachments to his crew and becomes disillusioned with his Master. By the final chapter I felt that I had really watched him grow as a person and not as a Force-Powerhouse.

Is this novel perfect? No, it is not. It has it's flaws. But all in all, I loved it and had fun the whole way. If your willing, you should at least give it a try.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile read if you don't read into it too much
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2008
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I'm pretty sure you could find flaws with this book if you wanted to. Here's a little perspective: IMHO, it's a little better than the average book, much better than that abysmal Coruscant Nights series, a thousand times better than Dark Nest Trilogy, a thousand times better than Black Fleet Crisis, almost as good as most of the NJO series, not nearly as good as Darth Bane.

It's a book based on a video game, so you have to read it in that context. As far as books based on video games go, this was decent. It flowed pretty well, it gave decent reasons for all the endless missions. It even had a few nice twists, for those like me who can't play the video game b/c it literally makes them nauseous. The character development was all right. Juno's an interesting enough character.

The Apprentice certainly leads an interesting life. Of course he has ridiculous powers, it would make for a terrible video game if he didn't.
I gave this 4 stars because, while not the best book out there, it was entertaining. That's really what counts.
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Pablo Cafiso
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Star Wars book.
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2020
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Well written and full of adventure. The Force is strong with this one!
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Helmut Lichtenegger
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannende Geschichte über die Gründung der Allianz
Reviewed in Germany on March 22, 2021
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Ein dunkler Lehrling der Macht, Bail und Lea, sogar Ben Iblis und MonMotha kommen in der Geschichte vor, sie gründen die Rebellenallianz, nachdem sie auf dem Todesstern waren.
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Rafael Ramírez Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabuloso, mejor que los diálogos del videojuego.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2020
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Una lectura ideal para los fans de Star Wars y sus juegos electrónicos.
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chur bro.
4.0 out of 5 stars Legends
Reviewed in Australia on September 25, 2020
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A lot of hus mission seemed to be very similar as a sith, found that his character development shifted and filled out with adaptation of the light side.
The reverse of vader, going from the sith to jedi with good mental and emotional conflicts that amplified as the story progressed.
You will not see vader bested that much in eithrt canon or legends but to see him mentally pulled apart, wow.
I found myself bearing the end and wanting more. Another great read from the Star Waes EU catalogue.
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Palacios-Gomez Miguel
4.0 out of 5 stars Juste acheté pour ajouter à ma collection
Reviewed in France on September 13, 2015
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à placer à coté de mes deux jeux dans ma collection Xbox 360.

J'ai déjà plusieurs livres en anglais d’œuvres que je possède déjà en français et j'ai tout le temps des livres imprimés sur papier gris au contraire des livres en français qui sont eux, sur papier blanc.

Je ne sais pas si il s'agit d'une édition américain/anglaise mais les anglophones semblent aimer le papier gris!
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