Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (novel)

Attack of the Clones
Editor Shelly Shapiro
Author R. A. Salvatore
Cover artist Steven D. Anderson
Country United States
Language English
Series Canon G
Subject Star Wars
Genre Science Fiction
Publisher Del Rey
Publication date

Hardcover: April 23, 2002

Paperback: April 1, 2003
Media type Hardcover & Paperback
Pages 368
ISBN 0-345-42882-X
Preceded by The Approaching Storm
Followed by Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive

The Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novelization was written by R. A. Salvatore and published on April 23, 2002 by Del Rey. It is based on the script of the film of the same name. It includes much expansion of scenes and also many scenes which were cut from the movie. Some of them are original to the book.

Notable differences between the movie and the novel

The biggest addition to the story is the fact that the Lars family are introduced and have their own subplot leading up to when they appear in the movie. We see how Cliegg Lars lost his leg and the relationships between Shmi Skywalker and Owen Lars as well as his girlfriend Beru Whitesun are explored in far more detail than the film allowed.

There is also far more interaction between Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker which gives their relationship much more depth, and shows Padmé's reasons for falling for the young Jedi. This aspect of the story also includes scenes where Anakin is introduced to Padmé's family on Naboo - her parents, her sister, and her sister's two young children.

In addition, the relationship between bounty hunter Jango Fett and his cloned son Boba is explored further.

Reception

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones reached 2 on the New York Times bestseller list on May 12, 2002.[1]

References

  1. "Best Sellers: May 12, 2002". New York Times. May 12, 2002. Retrieved April 1, 2015.

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