All character tropes should go on the star wars character pages. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires losses during the battle of endor, and features at least one fan favorite character from the star wars films. Out of all the new canon star wars audiobooks, the aftermath trilogy is the. Readers learned that while the battle of endor saw the death of the emperor, the empire continued to fight on, albeit in a fractured form. One star for the turncoat imperial officer who helps the main characters and is actually a very interesting character and one star for me finishing this book and knowing i never have to read the probably equallyterrible sequels. The main problem with aftermath is the writing itself not the story and some of that can be removed by hearing it.
There are young adult star wars novels by jude watson with better character development, pacing, and action scenes than this novel. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Plus that they make it more like a radio play than an audio book. Narrator did a good job bringing the characters to life and making sense of the authors. The most immediate and informative story with regards to the state of the galaxy after the events of return of the jedi is star wars. Here is a list of characters that appear in the 2015 star wars novel, aftermath by chuck wendig. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. Having seen the movie, i wanted to read the book to see what it was like, how much different it was, was there any little extras that are sometimes in the book. Aftermath trilogy is narrated by marc thompson and he does an amazing job with his accents and intonations. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. Aftermath empires end written by chuck wendig read by marc thompson published by random house audio isbn. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. In my opinion the darth bane trilogy is the best star wars books i have read so far.
The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath is a mixed bag reading it is not recommended go to audible and get the audio book. Whether as its own story or as the finale to the promising aftermath trilogy, this is likely to disappoint, at least on a first read. Aftermath by chuck wendig, making his debut as an author of. Aftermath, a prologue to a series that is a prequel to a sequel.
Overlapping timelines, canon shifts, film companion novels, and an endless cast of characters make it entirely possible for you to listen to nothing but star wars. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. Either by claiming theyre canon and thus important or adding. Aftermath star wars audiobook written by chuck wendig. The series opened up with multiple reports about how these were the first gay characters in star wars spoiler. Aftermath s chuck wendig on killer droids, unkillable characters, and helping create the star wars universe. They have all the sound effects of space ships, engines and the infamous swish of laser swords. Everythings in present tense and stream of consciousnessy, and it can be difficult andor unpleasant to read. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. It is the first of its kind, and it sets the wheels in motion for the upcoming events that will eventually shape the sequels into the episodic films of the skywalker saga. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire. Especially, his british drawl of a bored eximperial officer is the best. Celebrate star wars day by building your star wars audiobook collection.
This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. Celebrate star wars day by building your star wars. Star wars has returned, and not with cheap gimmicks or stupid characters, but with a classic story line, favourite characters and new ones, and the magic that we all know and love. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Doug wheatley mick harrison star wars blue harvest part 01. The aftermath series features the characters wedge. The novel was published in 2015 by the del rey books publishers.
Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. The characters from life debt are listed below with the character page they are currently on. Finally, the conclusion to the first literary trilogy is here. Doug wheatley mick harrison star wars blue harvest part. The audiobook was performed by marc thompson and was first released in downloadable format by random house audio on september 4. Alan dean foster star wars the force awakens a junior novel audiobook.
I only read this book because im a star wars fan and this novel is canon. Thrawn reintroduces the character to the star wars saga and provides a bit of backstory for who he is and where he came from. I know that moff delian mors a lesbian woman in the excellent canon novel lords of the sith is the first lgbt character in disney canon, and sinjir rath velus from the abominable canon novel star wars. The characters from aftermath are listed below with the character page they are currently on. Also, has the producer of the audio book decided that this would be a voice actor just reading the book or is this a radio production with music, voices, and sound effects.
New york times bestseller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. The rest of the book is random oneoff chapters following characters we either. Devastating blows against the empire and major victories for the rebel alliance. Title details for aftermath by chuck wendig available.
Star wars audiobook by chuck wendig, narrated by marc. Star wars aftermath is a novel written by american author chuck wendig. The novels ride the reignited star wars craze sparked by the release of star wars, episode vii in 2015. New york times best seller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Last fall, star wars fans got their first taste of the continuity timeline starting to connect return of the jedi to the force awakens with the release of the novel, aftermath, by chuck wendig. Alan dean foster star wars the force awakens a junior. Star wars main title and the arrival at naboo from star wars. Aftermath is the unabridged audio version of the canon novel of the same. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. How many confirmed lgbt characters have appeared in star. Fake deaths of a lead character can be used well in a story, but not twice, and not with the same character.
The audiobook was performed by marc thompson and was first released in downloadable format by random house audio on september 4, 2015. Characters in life debt rebel alliance and new republic rebel heroes. The force awakens audiobook written by chuck wendig. There will be spoilers in the abstract, the aftermath series is reminiscent of. Star wars aftermath audiobook is a continuation story the global craze of star wars mania. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. The second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens.
The phantom menacescore artist john williams, london symphony orchestra, london voices, the new london childrens choir. Aftermaths chuck wendig on killer droids, unkillable. Aftermath is, in principle, a decent star wars book, but it suffers severely from the fact that chuck wendig has an. The book has been authored by chuck wendig and is based on scientific fiction audiobook. The star wars random house audiobooks with narrator marc thompson are amazing. Aftermath is the unabridged audio version of the canon novel of the same name and the first volume in the star wars. Life debt is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on july 12, 2016 by del rey books. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republic. Listendownload star wars aftermath audiobook chuck. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york times bestselling trilogy. Some characters could have used a bit more fleshing out and development, but otherwise baddies are bad, and goodies are good with enough.