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D**.
Super cute book
Bought this for my grandson. Beautifully illustrated. Cute storyline.
S**O
Perfect for anyone (minimally) familiar with Star Wars
Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey BrownEdition Reviewed: 2012 Hardcover by Chronicle BooksFirst and foremost, before starting my actual review, I’d like to say that this isn’t the kind of book I normally review. I am actually writing this review today to present my perspective as someone who (for once) isn’t the target demographic – I am a female college student, whose LAST thought is parenting. I am neither a son nor a father. So, I am here to offer my point of view for skeptics who find this book interesting only for fathers and sons.Why I Picked It Up:I picked this book up because (1) It’s related to Star Wars, which I love, and (2) Because of the adorable front cover and title. So sue me for choosing my picture books based on their pictures.I expected to find it mildly entertaining, and flipped through it at my local independent bookstore. I found the artwork entertaining and cute, but ultimately put it down because I knew that I would lose interest right away.When I got home, however, I immediately typed it into the Amazon search bar and knew that I had to order it. I regretted putting it down at the store, and I knew that even if I really did get bored with it, I wouldn’t regret having a quirky Star Wars related book on my bookshelf.My Overall Opinion:I love this book. Not just because I love Star Wars (although that probably does have an affect on my opinion), but because of the heartwarmingly comical artwork. There are scenes in the book that I just stare and giggle at because I find them too adorable to ignore. Yes, I breezed through the 64 pages in minutes, but the greatest quality of this book is the ability to not get bored of it. I flipped through it, reading everything and looking at every image carefully, and then promptly read it a second time. I put it down on my shelf, wandered around my house, and then pulled it out again. And I have done that at least every few days since because it has a bit of a timeless quality to it that I was not at all expecting. As a general rule, I do not have many picture books at home because I find them boring after the second time I go through them unless the art is truly spectacular. This book, on the other hand, seemed determined to catch my interest.The book itself feels very sturdy and well made, and the actual content is entertaining for adults as well as children. The price is not at all steep for the quality material used to create this book. It is an excellent addition to anyone’s book or Star Wars collection because it really has a kind of collectible feel to it.My final point today with my review is that regardless of age and gender, if you are mildly familiar with Star Wars, then you’ll probably enjoy flipping through this book. Don’t be afraid of leaving this book on the shelf forever – you will definitely reach out and look through it from time to time, and it will grow on you every single time. This is the book I show all of my visiting friends and family members, because people latch onto these kinds of books. It’s short enough that you can easily go through it in one short sitting, but it’s long enough that you won’t feel unsatisfied by the time you reach the end.Kudos to Jeffrey Brown for making a refreshingly different kind of picture book for dads, sons, Star Wars fans, AND just about everyone else out there with even an inkling of interest in Star Wars. I mean, everyone wants to imagine a world where Darth Vader actually raises his son, and this book does it in such a comically sweet way.
C**S
Fun book for children.
Fun little book that our kid loves. Has a lot of tie ins with the movie which is nice.
E**T
Cute gift
A cute gift for Father’s Day
A**O
Super cute storytelling!
I love this adorable little book!
D**Y
Fun book for real fans!
It's a fun book for real Star Wars fans, old school. Those who would get all the jokes and blinks, just a short little book with cool drawings and some funny phrases. If you expect a story, this is not the book for you. Better go re watch the saga. But as a plus, little something for a person who likes all Star Wars, I think it's a nice and original gift.Hubby (not a kid) laughs loud just watching the little images in the book,I bought it as an extra something to be added to his main 50th B-Day present, and it made the trick all right!Also, very nicely made and fast delivered.
R**Y
Cute
Bought for my SIL when they had a son. He's a Star Wars kinda guy so it was a slam dunk. It's cute and he likes it so I can recommend it as a fun gift for any new dads who are SW fans.
L**O
Great book
This book is wayyyy longer and funnier than we expected. It's jam packed with references for fans. The drawings are cute, and there are a lot of Easter eggs. My 4 year was obsessed, looking at the pictures, ask8ng everyone to read it for him and taking it to school. It took them 2 weeks to finish the book at school, because its dense, and 3-4 year olds don't typically have great attention spans, but they made it. I purchased the princess version for my daughter, afterwards, but the son one is the best.
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