Review | Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown

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What would have happened if Luke Skywalker had been raised by Darth Vader vs. being hidden away by the rebels?

… well, let’s be honest. Probably a lot of emotional trauma.

OK. Reset.

What would have happened if Luke Skywalker had been raised by a surprisingly-domestic and oddly-doting Darth Vader in a galaxy with modern North American sensibilities?

… play dates, lego, and ugly Fathers’ Day ties. Of course.

And probably some of this:

… and this:

Darth Vader and Son is a surprisingly delightful collection of vignettes about Darth Vader and four-year-old Luke Skywalker. The illustrations match the content perfectly … silly, whimsical, and sweet.

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First lines:

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …

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You should read this if …

You’re looking for a bit of whimsical fun on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

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The details:

• The book: Darth Vader and Son
• Author: Jeffrey Brown
• Publication: 2015, Chronicle Books LLC
• My copy: Public library
• Read dates: January 30, 2021
• Rating/5: 🍦🍦🍦