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Darth Vader Und Sohn (2012)

by Jeffrey Brown(Favorite Author)

4.11 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

3833225394 (ISBN13: 9783833225390)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Panini

review 1: I actually belong to the generation that was able to see the Star Wars trilogy in the movie theatre when they first came out so I'm a big fan. I firmly believe that regardless of what you feel about them, without the Star Wars trilogy movies, we wouldn't have all these fantastic special effects blockbuster movies which we take for granted these days.Having said this, I do love this book, especially now when I have a four-year old toddler and a husband (not as frightening as Darth Vader)who goes through the funny "escapades", "arguments" and other interactions shown humorously in this book.I love Star Wars, but I don't find it "offensive" that this book speculates how Darth Vader and Luke could have been if DV was a "normal Dad". Given all the Star Wars parodies you see on ... moreYouTube, on TV and other medium, this is just one of the funniest out there that fully captures the "challenges" of being a Dad whether or not they have been trained in the ways of the Jedi or the Sith. Thanks Mr. Brown for such a wonderful book that captures these toddler years using beloved characters from my favourite sci-fi space opera movie.May the force be with any Dad (or Mom) who has to force a toddler to bed when they clearly don't want to sleep yet. And if the force is not available, read this book to just remind yourself that one day, you'll be laughing (and missing) these moments.
review 2: I'm talking about these books by Jeffrey Brown.The books have brightly colored pictures that are easily appealing to kids. Funny things happen, like Luke hitting Lobot in the head with pasta sauce at dinner, which are also appealing to kids. However, it takes a certain knowledge of Star Wars and of being a parent for these books to really hit home.I love Darth Vader and Son. It captures a moment when Luke is probably around six or so and is a great picture of what it's like to be a dad. As in the scene with the pasta sauce: Vader's hand is to his forehead in that great "I can't believe he just did that" pose. It takes a classic situation and puts a great Star Wars spin on it. The whole book is like that.Vader's little princess is good, too, but it doesn't quite live up to Vader and Son. Mostly, it's because he used all the great kid moments in the one about Luke. Because of that, the one with Leia is less focused and strays up into teenagerdom and young adulthood. I have to say, though, that some of the dating stuff with Han is pretty funny.The books are a lot of fun if you're Star Wars fan and worth having around as conversation pieces, if nothing else. But, if you're not going to buy them, you should at least make a special trip to the bookstore to check them out. They don't take long to read, and it's totally worth it. less

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dparker

I'm talking about these books by Jeffrey Brown.The books have brightly colored pictures that are easily appealing to kids. Funny things happen, like Luke hitting Lobot in the head with pasta sauce at dinner, which are also appealing to kids. However, it takes a certain knowledge of Star Wars and of being a parent for these books to really hit home.I love Darth Vader and Son. It captures a moment when Luke is probably around six or so and is a great picture of what it's like to be a dad. As in the scene with the pasta sauce: Vader's hand is to his forehead in that great "I can't believe he just did that" pose. It takes a classic situation and puts a great Star Wars spin on it. The whole book is like that.Vader's little princess is good, too, but it doesn't quite live up to Vader and Son. Mostly, it's because he used all the great kid moments in the one about Luke. Because of that, the one with Leia is less focused and strays up into teenagerdom and young adulthood. I have to say, though, that some of the dating stuff with Han is pretty funny.The books are a lot of fun if you're Star Wars fan and worth having around as conversation pieces, if nothing else. But, if you're not going to buy them, you should at least make a special trip to the bookstore to check them out. They don't take long to read, and it's totally worth it.

Suzana

Well I feel a bit like a grinch being the only person on the first page below 4 stars. I just found the humor kinda corny. It was inventive at the same time but I just didn't enjoy it as much as his other books so far. And I am a total Star Wars fan too. I found the humor to be the eye-rolling male humor that when I hear it I often want to.....well, roll my eyes when I hear it. Maybe I am a grinch after all! ;-)

eas2013_2111

Good father-and-son book, especially for Star Wars fans.

Marce

Cutie. Enough said.

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