Tom Angleberger adapts "Return of the Jedi" in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!" This book concludes the YA adaptations of the original trilogy that released in advance of "The Force Awakens". While Alexandra Bracken's "A New Hope" adaptation captured the general optimism of that film, and Adam Gidwitz's "Empire Strikes Back" adaptation tried a more experimental approach (to mixed results), Angleberger adopts a serious tone befitting the conclusion to the trilogy. As a fan of "Star Wars" trivia, he includes the occasional footnote of fun detail, but his exposition captures the more somber elements of the story while still feeling exciting as he retells the events of a film from 1983.
Perhaps Angleberger's greatest achievement is to include references to people and events in the prequels, such as Padmé Amidala or Anakin's fall, in the more introspective scenes with Darth Vader, thereby foreshadowing the conflict that Luke feels in him and which leads to his return to the light. Like the other books in this series, Angleberger uses concept sketches and paintings from Ralph McQuarrie between chapters, though his serious tone confounds the more lighthearted (and, in the "Empire" adaptation, jokey) feel of the other books. As the final book in this series—unless Disney adapts the prequel or sequel trilogy in this format—Angleberger strikes the right tone and gravitas for the conclusion to the original trilogy. This is a great read both for younger readers and adults looking to reconnect with the characters.
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