jayspa65's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Aftermath trilogy of books, of which this is the third and final entry, were the original novels set after the events of Return of the Jedi, although not immediately after when the Republic is trying to mop up what is left of the Empire. This novel picks up where Life Debt left off, after the attack on the Republic during the supposed peace talks that Admiral Sloane was framed for having caused. Sloane and Brentin Wexley (Norra's husband) track Gallius Rax to Jakku, the same Jakku where we meet Rey in The Force Awakens, and we eventually see the battle of Jakku which ended the Empire as it was, and before it transitioned to the First Order.
This novel actually has a lot of tie-ins to the sequel trilogy, later novels (such as the Thrawn trilogy), and even a couple of nods to the Legends novels, that may not be apparent on the first reading. And, we actually learn of Jar Jar Binks' fate (for those who care) in one of the interlude chapters. The book still suffers from what the first two novels did, specifically, focusing too much on the new characters and not enough on the legacy characters. Luke was barely in the Aftermath trilogy at all, and Han, Leia, and Chewie were used very sparingly. Making Norra Wexley and her crew the main characters in the trilogy was a choice that irked a lot of people, especially when only Snap had a role in the sequel trilogy of movies, and his role was relatively minor at that. That said, the book has a lot of good action, especially during the battle of Jakku, and does pack an emotional punch. The big takeaway from the book is the fact that the Emperor had plans that lasted beyond his death and it involves the wild space/unknown regions out beyond the outer rim and that is where the remnants of the Empire will regroup to form the First Order.
Overall, I think this is probably the strongest book in the Aftermath trilogy. It would have been better if Luke had been involved in the battle of Jakku, and all of the legacy characters had been more involved in general. That said, it is still worth reading even if it is not one of the novels that you might read over and over.
This novel actually has a lot of tie-ins to the sequel trilogy, later novels (such as the Thrawn trilogy), and even a couple of nods to the Legends novels, that may not be apparent on the first reading. And, we actually learn of Jar Jar Binks' fate (for those who care) in one of the interlude chapters. The book still suffers from what the first two novels did, specifically, focusing too much on the new characters and not enough on the legacy characters. Luke was barely in the Aftermath trilogy at all, and Han, Leia, and Chewie were used very sparingly. Making Norra Wexley and her crew the main characters in the trilogy was a choice that irked a lot of people, especially when only Snap had a role in the sequel trilogy of movies, and his role was relatively minor at that. That said, the book has a lot of good action, especially during the battle of Jakku, and does pack an emotional punch. The big takeaway from the book is the fact that the Emperor had plans that lasted beyond his death and it involves the wild space/unknown regions out beyond the outer rim and that is where the remnants of the Empire will regroup to form the First Order.
Overall, I think this is probably the strongest book in the Aftermath trilogy. It would have been better if Luke had been involved in the battle of Jakku, and all of the legacy characters had been more involved in general. That said, it is still worth reading even if it is not one of the novels that you might read over and over.
hizashinori's review against another edition
2.0
the fact that this took me almost years to finish and finally checking out an audiobook to finally just have someone else read it to me says everything you need to know. never thought sinjir would have a british accent though
kennaf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cja3288's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
oles's review against another edition
5.0
Eine Trilogie, welche zwischen den Ereignissen von Episode 6 und 7 der Star Wars Saga spielt und von den Kritiken gelobt wurde.
Als ausgewachsener Star Wars Fan musste ich zuschlagen.
Wendig beschreibt die Geschichte angenehm und fesselnd. Er lässt beim Beschreiben genug Platz für die eigene Imagination.
Ich freute mich nahezu jeden Tag darauf abends in diesem Buch weiterzulesen. Man möchte förmlich gar nicht mehr aufhören zu lesen.
Die ganze Trilogie ist genial!
Eine Empfehlung für alle Star Wars Fans, die mal etwas anderes als Star Wars in Form von Filmen erleben wollen.
Die Trilogie kommt mit diesem Buch zum Ende. Das Ende hielt mich bis spät in die Nacht wach. Wendig machte es spannend bis zur letzten Sekunde.
Als ausgewachsener Star Wars Fan musste ich zuschlagen.
Wendig beschreibt die Geschichte angenehm und fesselnd. Er lässt beim Beschreiben genug Platz für die eigene Imagination.
Ich freute mich nahezu jeden Tag darauf abends in diesem Buch weiterzulesen. Man möchte förmlich gar nicht mehr aufhören zu lesen.
Die ganze Trilogie ist genial!
Eine Empfehlung für alle Star Wars Fans, die mal etwas anderes als Star Wars in Form von Filmen erleben wollen.
Die Trilogie kommt mit diesem Buch zum Ende. Das Ende hielt mich bis spät in die Nacht wach. Wendig machte es spannend bis zur letzten Sekunde.
awishman's review against another edition
4.0
I had so much fun rereading this Trilogy. These characters are so fun to spend time with.
mirtlifthewise's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
jarichan's review against another edition
3.0
Auch wenn mich die Trilogie alles in allem weniger überzeugen konnte, so kann ich doch sagen, dass dieser Band ein gelungener Abschluss der Reihe ist.
Vor allem die schwangere Leia und Hans erste Schritte als Vater sind schön zu erleben. Auch der junge Hux hat bereits erste Auftritte. Auch werden weitere Punkte aus den späteren Filmen bereits angedeutet oder in die Wege geleitet.
Somit ist die Reihe der perfekte Bogen zwischen den Filmen und bietet sich an, wenn jemand Lust hat, einzelne Lücken zu füllen oder sich auf einen Rewatch der neuen Filmtrilogie vorzubereiten.
Vor allem die schwangere Leia und Hans erste Schritte als Vater sind schön zu erleben. Auch der junge Hux hat bereits erste Auftritte. Auch werden weitere Punkte aus den späteren Filmen bereits angedeutet oder in die Wege geleitet.
Somit ist die Reihe der perfekte Bogen zwischen den Filmen und bietet sich an, wenn jemand Lust hat, einzelne Lücken zu füllen oder sich auf einen Rewatch der neuen Filmtrilogie vorzubereiten.
andredistel's review against another edition
5.0
A fitting end to a thrilling trilogy. It breaks my heart to see it end.
foreverbeautifulbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so like. I keep seeing people post that the movies don't make sense, and this book series in particular is weak. And while I do enjoy everyone having like opinions and all that-- but I'm convinced a big chunk of the Star Wars fandom is just toxic a-holes. Now-- hear me out. So this book answers so many questions that are in the new trilogy. Like why are all those imperial ships and At-at on Jakuu? When and how did the first order get birthed-- what about the cloned emperor?
So this book came out in 2017, two years before Rise of Skywalker. And it literally sets up the events in rise of Skywalker-- but apparently rise of Skywalker didn't make sense to "fans". But they apparently read this book. This book teases at leia being a Jedi, Ben is born and Leia senses the light and dark in him. There is so much Han-- basically the sith way finder is established-- and they go to Exogol at the end.... but they were all just making up rise? I was shook the moment they went into the mapping room and talked about the way finder. I was like OHMYGOD LOL
I'm most saying-- as a reader, I'm amazed at how well they cohesively bring together and link it all in place like a puzzle. This series is a must read to kinda put things into place in the universe. A nonstop adventure. Some of your favs will perish-- but I really liked that they committed to it.
So this book came out in 2017, two years before Rise of Skywalker. And it literally sets up the events in rise of Skywalker-- but apparently rise of Skywalker didn't make sense to "fans". But they apparently read this book. This book teases at leia being a Jedi, Ben is born and Leia senses the light and dark in him. There is so much Han-- basically the sith way finder is established-- and they go to Exogol at the end.... but they were all just making up rise? I was shook the moment they went into the mapping room and talked about the way finder. I was like OHMYGOD LOL
I'm most saying-- as a reader, I'm amazed at how well they cohesively bring together and link it all in place like a puzzle. This series is a must read to kinda put things into place in the universe. A nonstop adventure. Some of your favs will perish-- but I really liked that they committed to it.