Revenge of the Sith Novelization by Matthew Stover Episode between Episodes

Imperial March just ended, but Dave & Elora are still talking Vader! This week we dive into Star Wars Episode III The Revenge of the Sith novelization by Matthew Stover! How does the novelization expand upon the story of the fall of Anakin and the rise of Lord Vader? Does the novelization reveal what was driving Anakin the whole time? And do we understand Vader's motivation as he turns his blade on the younglings? Join Elora and Dave as they uncover the treasure trove of story telling in Revenge of the Sith!Plus Matthew Freeman is back with a new reading from his newsletter Ahch-To Baby entitled PEACE!Read and subsribe to AHCH-TO BABY here!Last week we spoke to Dan of Star Wars Centralized (@Scentralized) who is a big fan of all of the novels and comics, we asked him if there was one Legends book that really changed his point of view of the movies. His answer was quick and simple - the novelization of Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover! In past interviews, Mike Chen, author of Brotherhood and Adam Christopher, author of Shadow of the Sith, both praised that novelization as well! So as part of our Vader month (which could turn into a Vader year) we decided to read the book and see what impact it had on us!Even though it’s the novelization of Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. It is also the middle book in a trilogy about the end of the republic and the eventual rise of Darth Vader. The books in order include; Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno, Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover and The Rise of Lord Vader by James Luceno. The first two were released in 2005 with the final book releasing in 2008. But In 2014, all three books became part of the Legends Series, as Disney deemed it no longer canonical. Which is funny because one is an adaptation of a movie totally within canon.Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2U Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You? Music composed & performed by Gregory BromfieldCopyright 2026 David H. What Does Star Wars Mean To You? website Mentioned in this episode:Enjoying What Does Star Wars Mean To You?One of our goals this year is to grow the show so that WHAT DOES STAR WARS MEAN TO YOU reaches more listeners. And that’s where we’re asking you for help. And it’s really easy. Wherever you listen to us, please hit the subscribe button. If you’re liking the show, give us a 5 star rating and review on the platform you listen to us.It really does help us get noticed by new fans. May the force be with you