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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 7/30/08 6:58pm Subject: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Yes, it's here -- the novelization of the Clone Wars film, ushering in a new era of Star Wars! Some rules: rate The Clone Wars on a scale of 1 to 10, supplementing your rating with a review, if you want to (It's not necessary but is highly encouraged). However, please do not rate or review the book until after you've read the whole thing. Thanks. Go for it. Some previous review threads: Republic Commando: Hard Contact, by Karen Traviss Shatterpoint, by Matthew Stover The Cestus Deception, by Steven Barnes Medstar I: Battle Surgeons, by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry Medstar II: Jedi Healer, by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry Jedi Trial, by David Sherman and Dan Cragg Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, by Sean Stewart Labyrinth of Evil, by James Luceno Revenge of the Sith, by Matthew Stover Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine, by Veronica Whitney-Robinson Tatooine Ghost, by Troy Denning Survivor's Quest, by Timothy Zahn Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream, by Aaron Allston Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand, by Aaron Allston Traitor, by Matthew Stover Destiny's Way, by Walter Jon Williams Force Heretic I: Remnant, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix Force Heretic II: Refugee, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix Force Heretic III: Reunion, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix The Final Prophecy, by Greg Keyes The Unifying Force, by James Luceno Dark Nest I: The Joiner King, by Troy Denning Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen, by Troy Denning Dark Nest III: The Swarm War, by Troy Denning Outbound Flight, by Timothy Zahn Republic Commando: Triple Zero, by Karen Traviss Legacy of the Force: Betrayal, by Aaron Allston Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines, by Karen Traviss Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, by Drew Karpyshyn Legacy of the Force: Tempest, by Troy Denning Allegiance, by Timothy Zahn Legacy of the Force: Exile, by Aaron Allston Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice, by Karen Traviss Legacy of the Force: Inferno, by Troy Denning Death Star, by Michael Reaves and Steven Perry Republic Commando: True Colors, by Karen Traviss Legacy of the Force: Fury, by Aaron Allston Darth Bane: Rule of Two, by Drew Karpyshyn Legacy of the Force: Revelation, by Karen Traviss Legacy of the Force: Invincible, by Troy Denning Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight, by Michael Reaves -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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DavBacca Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/3/08 9:55am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Very enjoyable, fast read. Rarely a dull moment, although I hope the movie will have much more story to offer. Because of Traviss' book I will now be going to see it opening day, rather than put it off like I was going to. 7.7 -----signature----- Star Wars Novels By Publication Date http://sites.google.com/site/sweupub/novels
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Adam_Bosman Registered: Nov '07	Date Posted: 8/3/08 10:35am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	At times very enjoyable. I get the vibe that there are scenes in the movie but not in the book, and the same otherwise. Makes it worth reading. I found Traviss' writing to be particularly enjoyable, and she has characterized Anakin the best of any author to date. One can really see the conflict within, and how the war will truly destroy him. Those who are worried about Traviss/Mando writing do not need to fear this one, it's good. The real downside is that it's a movie (TV show?) adaptation which is somewhat limiting story-wise (for any novel), and The Clone Wars is no exception. Heavy on action, light on dialog and story. 8/10
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/3/08 6:18pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Average score: 15.7/2 = 7.85 -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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jacenskylo Registered: Feb '06	Date Posted: 8/4/08 12:36am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	I give it a solid 8.0 -----signature----- "We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home" Edward R. Murrow "People shouldn't be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people" V "Awww shutup and shoot something" Cade Skywalker
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/4/08 6:07pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers) - Date Edited: 8/4/08 6:08pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Havac
	Average score: 23.7/3 = 7.90 -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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sabarte Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/8/08 10:02pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	8.7
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/9/08 12:21pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Average score: 32.4/4 = 8.10 -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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Darth_Monopoly Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 8/9/08 12:21pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	9/10 I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the movie. Its not perfect, so I'm not going to give it a perfect score, but it was really good. -----signature----- Everything I tell you is a lie.
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/9/08 7:14pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Average score: 41.4/5 = 8.28 -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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Tricky Registered: Jul '01	Date Posted: 8/10/08 10:14am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	4/10 I like th book & absolutely hate it at the same time. Unfortunately what I hate far outweighs the things I liked in this book, namely the 2 stupid kids gobbling up way too much page time. I'm really too biased when it comes to children so I'm sure I didn't even give the Huttling & smart arsed Togruta a chance, but who cares? Great characterizations for Anakin, Dooku, Ventress, Jabba & Rex, also very good fight scenes & much love formy new favorite SW author. Still not enough for me to want to re-read the book or even want to watch the movie & TV series. -----signature----- "Six pints of bitter," said Ford Prefect to the barman of the Horse and Groom. "And quickly please, the world's about to end." We like to Suckadelic.com. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a wholly remarkable book
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/10/08 5:17pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	Average score: 45.4/6 = 7.57 -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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DarthLassic007 Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 8/10/08 7:20pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers) - Date Edited: 8/10/08 7:21pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DarthLassic007
	Is this a one shot novel of just the movie that ignores some prior Clone Wars time frame events? Or is it in complete continuity with the other Clone Wars novels such as Shatterpoint, The Cestus Deception, Jedi Trial, etc....? -----signature----- Veni, Vidi, Vici. - Julius Caesar
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TalonCard Title: •Author: Slave Pits of Lorrd •TFN EU Staff Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 8/11/08 6:20am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	It only ignores events in that a good two years of the Clone Wars are being cleared for the movie and TV show to play in. If you just read it in sequence with the other Clone Wars books, you shouldn't have a problem. TC -----signature----- Death in the Slave Pits: http://www.starwars.com/hyperspace/fiction/feature20090531/index.html GODV Guide: www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/main.html Hyperspace Blog: http://blogs.starwars.com/taloncard
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DarkLord_Caedus Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 8/11/08 9:08am Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	This book is very decent. Karen Traviss, I think made Anakin Skywalker almost perfect. Captain Rex is now one of my favorite characters. The only downside is Obi-Wan. He should have been in more and Ventress, I didn't believe that she was that evil. Also, the ending was wrapped up to quick. But, other than that, it was a really good book,and now I wish to read the Republic Commando series because of it. Total= 7 of out 10 -----signature----- Total Books Read: 51 Current Book: I, Jedi
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DAR Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 8/11/08 8:47pm Subject: RE: The JC Lit Reviews Special: THE CLONE WARS (Spoilers)
	I'll give it an 8. It was a fun read. -----signature----- Currently Reading: Wolverine:Old Man Logan Packers prediction 12-4 Actual 4-3
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