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Title: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) by James Kahn ISBN: 0-345-30767-4 Publisher: Del Rey Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1983 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.35 (31 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A beautiful, well written story
Comment: Return of the Jedi has always been my favorite Star Wars movie, both because I like how all the characters matured, (especially Luke) and because it finally delt face to face with the dark side, possibly the best force of evil ever thought of in the realms of fiction. This book exheeded not only my expectations for the book itself (which were very high) but even surpassed the movie in some ways. The author has a deep, highly emotional writing syle which apealed to me greatly, and was so profound that all through the book I truly felt as if was there, a part of the story. Every Star Wars fan should read this at some point, especially those who didn't like Return of the Jedi because they thought it was weaker than the others. I could almost garantee this book would change their minds. Also, the author did a tremendous job on the characters. Just they way they were presented made me truly feel for them, even characters who were previously not my favorites. At times this book had me sitting on the edge of my seat actually wondering if maybe this time it would turn out differently, and the part where Anakin Skywalker dies almost had me in tears. Anyway, I don't think think this book belongs in any particular age range, though probably some of it (in fact a lot of it) would most likely go over the heads of people younger then twelve or so.
Rating: 4
Summary: Completing The Trilogy
Comment: Thanks to the many requests of Star Wars fans and radio enthusiasts alike, the team that brought us the radio adaptations of A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, reunited to conclude the original saga. Made exclusively by Highbridge, Return Of The Jedi, once again uses the film's score by John Williams and sound effects by Ben Burtt, to make for a top notch production. By using the actual soundtrack from the film, it gives the audio production crediability, as opposed to being made without it.
Once again, directed by John Madden, Jedi reunites most of the actors from the previous adaptions, with a couple of notable exceptions. Mark Hamill, who reprised his role as Luke Skywalker, for the first 2 productions, is replaced by Joshua Fardon. While, Billy Dee Williams, as rogue Lando Calrissian, is replaced by Arye Gross. As hard as these gentlemen try, because of the original actors previous involvment with the other two radio dramas, its difficult to imagine anyone else in those parts. Fardon's portrayal lacks the maturity of Hamill's character in the film version, Gross comes off, not quite as smooth, in playing Lando. The rest of the main radio cast, from the other two adaptations is thankfully intact. Actors Anthony Daniels, once again as C-3PO, (who has appeard in all 3 radio dramas as well as all of the films in the series) Brock Peters as Vader, Perry King, as Han Solo, Anne Sachs as Princess Leia, all complete their character arcs in the seies with style. Actor Edward Asner as the gangster Jabba The Hutt and John Lithgow as Master Yoda, (as he did in the Empire radio drama) use vocal talent, like no others, to bring these 2 unique characters to life.
Sci-fi author, Brian Daley, once again. wrote the radioplay for Jedi. As before, there are a few additional "scenes" presented, not in the film version. The end result is very good, but thanks to its shorter length, and the casting changes, I mentioned, Jedi doesn't seem quite as epic, as the other radio dramas in the series. Sadly, Daley passed away soon after the dialogue was recorded, and the production is dedicated to his memory. His script is very faithful to the film and the added scenes remain true to the characters and story.
If you own the other two radio dramas in the series, Jedi is a must have, minor problems and all. The story has six episodes, presented on three compact discs with a total running time of nearly 3 hours. Recommended
Rating: 4
Summary: Exciting food for the ears and imagination.
Comment: Even though I'm in my 30's, I like to think of myself as somewhat of a veteran of listening to radio drama. I discovered this wonderful art of theatrical broadcasting in the early 80's. The local public radio station would broadcast several of the old radio shows throughout the week. I listened to the Lone Ranger, the Green Hornet, Suspense, Abbott and Costello, etc. (Call me a geek for doing it, but I loved every minute of it).
I miss those days because this art form gives you the greatest freedom of the imagination. I wish we could bring it back more often. Anyway, I remember hearing that Star Wars was coming to the radio and I listened to the episodes when I could. What a great experience.
However, I bought the cd edition of Return of the Jedi, which I didn't hear in broadcast. I could not have been more pleased. The performances of the actors and the sound technicians gave me the best listening thrill I've had in a long time. I've had the cds for only 5 days and have listened to them each day. I'm going to get the first two dramas soon so I can to enjoy them too.
Why do I feel this way? I don't know, except that I have always enjoyed listening and letting my imagination go. It allows one to be active in the story, rather than passive as with a film. It's even better than reading in one way. You don't get the writer's vivid details of the appearance of things. You get to produce it all yourself. And when you listen again, you can "see" it differently in your mind.
As for why I give it four stars, I want to hear the other two in comparison before I give it the highest mark. All things said, if you have a good imagination when a story is told, then get this drama. You'll enjoy it again and again.
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Title: Star Wars: Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut ISBN: 0345320220 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 June, 1985 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars/Compact Discs (The Original Radio Drama) by George Lucas, Highbridge Audio, Brian Daley ISBN: 1565110072 Publisher: HighBridge Company Pub. Date: November, 1993 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope by George Lucas ISBN: 0345341465 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 September, 1986 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama by Highbridge, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels ISBN: 0942110994 Publisher: HighBridge Company Pub. Date: May, 1993 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks ISBN: 0345434110 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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