hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
Unlike most novelizations I've read. This one includes a lot of extra content that we don't get in the movie. I didn't really enjoy the beginning of the book.
The extra matter at the beginning didn't engage me and the retelling seemed kind of flat, but as wet got further in the book we started to get more of the characters thoughts and feelings. It gives us quite a bit of insight that you don't actually get in the movie.
Huxs character especially changed a lot for me due to his depiction in this book. I also feel like I understand Rey better.
The extra matter at the beginning didn't engage me and the retelling seemed kind of flat, but as wet got further in the book we started to get more of the characters thoughts and feelings. It gives us quite a bit of insight that you don't actually get in the movie.
Huxs character especially changed a lot for me due to his depiction in this book. I also feel like I understand Rey better.
mareliweb1's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I believe this is my least favorite Star Wars movie but I enjoyed the novelization as it gave more background to the characters and their thoughts.
suilergoose505's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rebecanunez's review against another edition
4.0
Soy fan de la saga y cómo me paso con los anteriores, siento que me completa la historia de las películas, además la lectura fue súper ágil. De todas formas, en esta novelización, no se introducen tantos elementos nuevos como en otras. Soy de las que disfruto la película, así que me inclino a pensar que simplemente, la novela no necesitaba agregar tantas cosas a la película. De todas formas, las novelas siempre aportan una nueva perspectiva y es lo que las hace valiosas. Esta no esta excepción. Disclosure: Claramente no puedo evitar ver la novela a la luz de la película, y de episodio IX, ya que estoy leyendo las novelas con la saga ya ”cerrada” en el cine, pero he tratado de que mi opinión se vea afectada por esto en una medida que sea justa.
glendonrfrank's review against another edition
4.0
Jason Fry does a compelling jump at not just adapting Rian Johnson's movie to text, but also highlighting and emphasizing the core themes and arcs of The Last Jedi. Between the additions of the deleted scenes, and the expansions of a few characters and perspectives, Johnson's central ideas are allowed more time to breathe than you could have in a blockbuster film. Fry's prose is light and breezy, making this a quick and easy read.
browneyesblue84's review against another edition
4.0
“ Let the past die, kill it if you have to.” Kylo Ren
I’m one of the few people that (despite its flaws) liked Star Wars The Last Jedi. I was looking forward to reading the Novelization as soon as I heard that author Jason Fry was named as the author. I have not read any of Fry’s previous novel, but I can say that I enjoyed reading this book. His style of writing made me feel engaged even in the parts that I was too found of movie wise. I wish that the movie had included the extra parts that were added into this story. The book in my opinion was well written. He remained true not only to the script, but to the story itself and answered many of the questions that I had about the characters in specific scenes.
I had no expectations while reading the book. I approached it with an open mind. As a fan of the Star Wars series as a whole , I love all the characters even the evil ones. This new series gave me more characters to like. Now the elephant in the room regarding this book is Reylo, the relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey. Some have said that this movie made the paring canon. I beg to differ. Rey felt like she could help Kylo and bring him towards the light. I did not get any indication that she let any romantic feelings towards him. She pitied him at first and then realized that he was a lost cause. Kylo in the other hand will more than likely carry his twist infatuation into episode 9.
The Last Jedi Novelization falls into the science fiction category. I started reading sci fi books because of the new Star Wars trilogy. This book being the fourth I have read so far. I recommend this book to anyone who had watched the movie. I say give it a chance because again it answers questions that are left in your mind after the movie ended. Even if you did not enjoy the movie, I truly believe that you will enjoy the book. There are some scenes that were cut out of the script or left on the cutting room floor that are included in this book.
I’m one of the few people that (despite its flaws) liked Star Wars The Last Jedi. I was looking forward to reading the Novelization as soon as I heard that author Jason Fry was named as the author. I have not read any of Fry’s previous novel, but I can say that I enjoyed reading this book. His style of writing made me feel engaged even in the parts that I was too found of movie wise. I wish that the movie had included the extra parts that were added into this story. The book in my opinion was well written. He remained true not only to the script, but to the story itself and answered many of the questions that I had about the characters in specific scenes.
I had no expectations while reading the book. I approached it with an open mind. As a fan of the Star Wars series as a whole , I love all the characters even the evil ones. This new series gave me more characters to like. Now the elephant in the room regarding this book is Reylo, the relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey. Some have said that this movie made the paring canon. I beg to differ. Rey felt like she could help Kylo and bring him towards the light. I did not get any indication that she let any romantic feelings towards him. She pitied him at first and then realized that he was a lost cause. Kylo in the other hand will more than likely carry his twist infatuation into episode 9.
The Last Jedi Novelization falls into the science fiction category. I started reading sci fi books because of the new Star Wars trilogy. This book being the fourth I have read so far. I recommend this book to anyone who had watched the movie. I say give it a chance because again it answers questions that are left in your mind after the movie ended. Even if you did not enjoy the movie, I truly believe that you will enjoy the book. There are some scenes that were cut out of the script or left on the cutting room floor that are included in this book.
sofiabsilva's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cdlampley's review against another edition
4.0
I love listening to the audiobooks of the novelizations of the star wars movies. I started this before Thanksgiving and was finally able to finish it this week. I'm very much ready for IX!