Brilliant iambic pentameter marks the way of the Star Wars Shakespeare saga. To Star Wars fanatics the story is familiar, to Shakespeare lovers the phrasing is familiar, but to both there is a newness and a richness that only Doescher can provide.
In all, William Shakespeare’s The Empire Striketh Back is another solid work of literary art and wonder. I absolutely love that Ian Doescher has taken the time and the immeasurable effort to give the world this book which might otherwise never exist. Fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare will find much to love and enjoy. And! The best part is that it is not over. The third book of the trilogy, The Jedi Doth Return, is set to be released on July 1, 2014. I cannot wait.
Ian Doescher, a self-proclaimed lover of the Bard, re-wrote the first Star Wars film in iambic pentameter and in the style of Shakespeare’s popular plays. He rewrote classic Shakespearian passages to fit the Star Wars story. Familiar phrases and themes echo with new dimension and fresh perspective.
