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Review of Star Wars: Shatterpoint - A Clone Wars Novel
- âThe Jedi are keepers of the peace. We are not soldiers.â
âMACE WINDU
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Mace Windu is a living legend: Jedi Master, senior member of the Jedi Council, skilled diplomat, devastating fighter. Some say he is the deadliest man alive. But he is a man of peaceâand for the first time in a thousand years, the galaxy is at war.
Now, following the momentous events climaxing in the Battle of Geonosis, Master Mace Windu must undertake a perilous homecoming to his native worldâto defuse a potentially catastrophic crisis for the Republic . . . and to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences.
The jungle planet of Haruun Kal, the homeworld Mace barely remembers, has become a battleground in the increasing hostilities between the Republic and the renegade Separatist movement. The Jedi Council has sent Depa BillabaâMaceâs former Padawan and fellow Council memberâto Haruun Kal to train the local tribesmen as a guerilla resistance force, to fight against the Separatists who control the planet and its strategic star system with their droid armies. But now the Separatists have pulled back, and Depa has not returned. The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording left at the scene of a brutal massacre: a recording that hints of madness and murder, and the darkness in the jungle . . . a recording in Depaâs own voice.
Mace Windu trained her. Only he can find her. Only he can learn what has changed her. Only he can stop her.
Jedi were never intended to be soldiers. But now they have no choice. Mace must journey alone into the most treacherous jungle in the galaxyâand into his own heritage. He will leave behind the Republic he serves, the civilization he believes in, everything but his passion for peace and his devotion to his former Padawan. And he will learn the terrible price that must be paid, when keepers of the peace are forced to make war. . . .
From the Hardcover edition.
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Comments for Shatterpoint (Star Wars: Clone Wars Novel)
- Posted on 2008-08-06
Definitly in the top of the Clone Wars novels.
I had read almost every other Clone Wars era novel before this and for every one I was majorly disappointed. The stories in almost all of them didn't interest me. But then I read this book and I was relieved there was one good Clones Wars book. The author gives insight on one of my favorite charecters, Mace Windu. You find out about his past and how he got to the way he is. I also liked the way Depa was involved in the book. The action was fast and interesting unlike most Star Wars novels. Definitly a good read.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-05-05
One of the best Star Wars novels I've read.
A reviewer mentioned that this book is darker & grittier than typical star wars novels, I'd agree with that. It was a nice change, with all of the borderline young adult star wars novels out there it's nice to find something serious & gritty. A+ on that point.
Another reviewer mentioned they were disappointed that there wasn't much clone wars in this novel. This is good to point out. With a few small changes Stover could have had this novel take place before the clone wars. Even before episode I. So if you're looking for clone troopers, trade federations, Dookus, etc. this is not the right book for you.
My only complaint is that I felt the ending was a bit long. Too much flying starfighters, laser swords, shooting guns, & shouting. I've got nothing against any of that stuff, but I definitely had a case of action fatigue by the end. I should mention it was ONLY at the very end did this happened. Throughout the book there was a good balance of action & non-action.
I think Stover did an excellent, excellent job. I'll be seeking out another of his novels in the future. I hope he's got more star wars in the future because this is one of the best I've read.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-03-02
"A New Hope" for SW literature
For once, STAR WARS fans need not digest the bland formula writing that has characterized the entire Expanded Universe for years now. (I mean no disrespect to the likes of Timothy Zahn.) Matthew Stover leads the figurative next generation of fantasy authors, authors who are not afraid to dive deep into the frightening corners of the human psyche, while retaining the "swashbuckling" STAR WARS precedent. You will rethink the Force, and actually understand the role of the Jedi, while reveling in arguably the best fight scenes yet to be depicted on paper.
Shatterpoint is a novel to die for, taking its reader on an intense and textured journey through the personified "jungle" of war's personal savagery. Mace Windu narrates his emotional mission to the jungle planet of his people, where he must face not only his own demons, but the power of a movement of terror. This conflict has evil on both sides, tragedy ranging from children killed to souls shattered, and true empathy. Stover has made Windu his own.
Read with your whole spirit, and a notebook. We should always write when we read, whether the piece is tedious garbage or a revelatory and personal epic. Shatterpoint is the latter.
NOTES: Please vote.
Stover's other great Star Wars piece is called Traitor.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2007-08-09
Not Your Typical Star War Novel
This was definitely not your typical formulaic Star War's novel. It goes places that most novels don't go, yet somehow keeps a Star War's sense of swashbuckling adventure that is worthy of any of the movies-despite taking place in one of the most unique settings in the Star War's universe. I'd rate it 4.5 if I could.
Score: 4 - Posted on 2007-08-06
Five Stars
Like Dark Renedevous, this is another book thate focuses more on one Jedi. This time its second in command Mace Windu. I have to admitt it took awhile for me warm up to Mace Windu but this book helped me like Mace as much as the rest of the Jedi. It gives great insight into Mace Windu as he is sent to his homeworld of Haruum Kal in search of his padawan Depa Billada. A former Jedi who according to rumors has been working of the Separatists and has fallen to the Dark Side of the Force. Harumun Kal has become a battleground of between the Republic and the renegade Separatists. It was interesting reading about a Jedi returning to his homeplanet as most Jedi arrive at the Temple have no knowledge of their home planet. Mace faces his past while also facing the dark side of the Force and a reality of what this war is doing to the Jedi. All in all it was a very good book. If your a big Mace fan you'll love this book. If your a semi-Mace fan like I was by the time you finish you'll be a big Mace fan liked I did.
Score: 5
