Darth Vader and Son

Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown Edition Reviewed: 2012 Hardcover by Chronicle Books First 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.

Fun little book that our kid loves. Has a lot of tie ins with the movie which is nice.

A cute gift for Father’s Day

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.

My nephews, 2&4, love this book. They have never seen Star Wars but they enjoy the antics of little Luke and how Daddy Darth Vader helps him use his magical force powers to get cereal, etc. The subtleties of the references are completely lost on them, but does it really matter? You don't have to explain who R2D2 and C3PO are for kids to be interested in those robots stuck in the sand. The book is also great for their attention spans. They want to look at a funny picture (that has only a few words accompanying it) and have an adult create a narrative about what is going on. A hardcore Star Wars parent would be upset that they are completely spoiled to the surprise in Empire Strikes Back... But I think it's wonderful that the classic characters are becoming familiar names to such small children.

I bought this as a gift, then ended up buying two more for other people to give as well. The book is cute and mostly funny (yes, there are a few misses) and I love the concept. The more avid the fan the more they'll probably enjoy it as a lot of the scenes or quotes are lifted from the movies and then changed to include Luke as a child. This isn't a book necessarily to read to your children though. My best friend's 4 year old loves Star Wars and grabbed the book wanting it to be read to her. She liked the pictures but didn't get most of the jokes I'm sure. For the price it was a great little gift that didn't break the bank. I've already pre-ordered the sequel.

Bought this for my grandson. Beautifully illustrated. Cute storyline.

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.

Davvero carino!!! Soprattutto per i fan di Star Wars e di Darth Vader. Per apprezzare le vignette in modo particolare bisogna conoscere molto bene le battute dei film, meglio se in lingua originale. Stupendo anche come regalo a un papà fan di Star Wars

A hilarious look into the life of Darth Vader as a 'normal' father instead of the galaxy ruling dictator he actually is. This book has absolutely wonderful artwork in it and, in fact, this is what first drew me towards it. Upon reading it, it's actually a hilarious, family friendly look at the Star Wars family which is actually quite touching in places. This is an ideal gift for Star Wars fans and it is as respectable to the Star Wars universe as it is hilarious. Highly recommended!

Al fin encontramos el modo de enganchar a los niños con el inglés (4 y 6 años). Las situaciones de Darth Vader con su hijo son tan disparatadas como reales, casi nos sentimos más identificados los padres que los niños, muy divertido y un buen recurso para animar a los chavales, fans de Star Wars, a la lectura (también lo veo apto para adultos) fantástica compra.

Being a star wars fan, a bunch of my friends bought this for me for fathers day. This is such a fantastic book. Basically its Darth Vader taking a more active role in raising Luke (his son). It just a really sweet book, and there is actually a small set of them. Great book, worth of the $17.00 for the hardcover.

Várias frases hilárias pra quem gosta de star wars, muito bom!