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Aftermath: Star Wars

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Aftermath: Star Wars

By: Chuck Wendig
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

“Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.”—The Hollywood Reporter

As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fledgling New Republic—presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy’s scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but he’s taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.

Meanwhile, on the planet’s surface, former rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world—war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles’s urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn’t know is just how close the enemy is—or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.

Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical-genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all.

Praise for Aftermath

“The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.”—Alternative Nation

“The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.”—Den of Geek

“[Chuck] Wendig neatly captures the current states of the Empire and Rebel Alliance and does so through flawed, real, and nuanced characters. His writing gets you up close and personal. . . . Wendig does wonders with dialogue and voice and carving out space for everyone to breathe. Aftermath is a strong foot forward into unexplored territory and puts down just enough foundation that you can start picturing the Resistance and First Order of The Force Awakens taking shape.”—Nerdist

“If the opening chapter of the Wendig’s Aftermath trilogy is any indication, the ‘Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ will be every bit as exciting as the movie.”—New York Daily News

“A wonderful Star Wars adventure by a gifted author.”—SF Book Reviews Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction Space Opera Star Wars Bounty Hunter Software Mathematics Solar System Interstellar Technology

Critic Reviews

“Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.”—The Hollywood Reporter

“The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.”—Alternative Nation

“The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.”—Den of Geek

“[Chuck] Wendig neatly captures the current states of the Empire and Rebel Alliance and does so through flawed, real, and nuanced characters. His writing gets you up close and personal. . . . Wendig does wonders with dialogue and voice and carving out space for everyone to breathe. Aftermath is a strong foot forward into unexplored territory and puts down just enough foundation that you can start picturing the Resistance and First Order of The Force Awakens taking shape.”—Nerdist

“If the opening chapter of the Wendig’s Aftermath trilogy is any indication, the ‘Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ will be every bit as exciting as the movie.”—New York Daily News

“A wonderful Star Wars adventure by a gifted author.”—SF Book Reviews
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Struggled to finish but did so only because I'm a fan of star wars

Pushed Through

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If this is what became of the galaxy after Return of the Jedi, then no wonder the New Order came along to fix things. Some cringey moments, bad nostalgia references and a lot of plot armor for certain characters. This is not the Star Wars book you are looking for.

Go read the Thrawn Trilogy instead

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Another multi-POV novel set in the Star Wars universe, but I loved getting to see Sloan. She is the meaning of #girlboss in Star Wars. Like, I love how Chuck Wendig writes Sloan and the other women in this novel. They are all, for the most part, reported to be strong and intelligent.

There are big questions brought forward about where the future of the galaxy will go. From everyday people to those in the New Republic, we see these choices played out. People must choose aside.

Even though it was just a glimpse, getting a Cut Lawquane mention filled me with joy. Also, after watching The Mandalorian, I was super excited to get the Cobb Vanth story, and it didn't disappoint.

Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot. It was diverse. Although there were multiple POVs, they all worked well together. However, there was way too many fake swear words. It was a little corny on that front; too childish.

Unexpectedly Good

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Marc is great as usual and the overall production value is high. I did find the story difficult to keep track of, especially if I didn't listen continuously.
Otherwise, I highly recommend.

Well worth a listen

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It is very good and is the best story ever heard it’s also uniqu and I will listen to the rest

Star good

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