
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Davis
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By:
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Alexander Freed
About this listen
Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material.
As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate...and a threat that may be too great to overcome.
If the worlds at the Empire's mercy stand any chance, it lies with an unlikely band of allies: Jyn Erso, a resourceful young woman seeking vengeance; Cassian Andor, a war-weary rebel commander; Bodhi Rook, a defector from the Empire's military; Chirrut Ïmwe, a blind holy man; his crack-shot companion, Baze Malbus; and K-2SO, a deadly Imperial droid turned against its former masters. In their hands rests the new hope that could turn the tide toward a crucial Rebellion victory - if only they can capture the plans to the Empire's new weapon.
But even as they race toward their dangerous goal, the specter of their ultimate enemy - a monstrous world unto itself - darkens the skies, waiting to herald the Empire's brutal reign with a burst of annihilation worthy of its dreaded name: Death Star.
©2016 Alexander Freed (P)2016 Random House AudioBooksAny additional comments?
Great Story that blends superbly into the Star Wars universe, this tale lacks for nothing and it was refreshing to not have a Jedi, or a Light Sabre duel anywhere to be seen... Vastly superior to the movie (and I loved the movie), a really great read even for those not fussed by the Star Wars Universe.And not a Light Sabre in sight... Great...
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Break out your popcorn 🍿 and enjoy IMHO the second best Start Wars story every (Empire Strikes Back is still the best).
Nothing new but a good read
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great story
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Like the first book this series has wonderful sound effects from doors opening, spaceship, blaster fire, and the wind and birds of planets. A masterpiece of an audiobook.
4.5
Rich in detail
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The performance by Jonathan Davis was excellent with great voices, expressiveness, drama and characterisation. I found the sound effects distracting at first but you get used to them.
A worthy transition from screen to page
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The expanded novel universe of Star Wars, like many popular film and television tie-ins, is young adult fiction that should, nonetheless, appeal to the greater masses. Based on the film, rather than the other way around, the novel by Alexander Freed is a relatively accurate depiction of what’s seen on the big screen. Where books succeed over films however, is the added depth of characters’ inner thoughts and deeper motivations. Freed’s novel excels in this, making more sense of some of the dubious character decisions depicted in the film.
Jonathan Davis narrates the audiobook of Freed’s novel with the aid of sound effects and music, making it just as exciting and breathtaking as the film. The action levels are high and the descriptive prose of the book comes to life under Davis’ excellent narration.
This is one audiobook that is read quite slowly, possibly due to the targeted audience, but kicking the playback speed up to 1.25x or more only enhances the thrills.
The action in the audiobook, surprisingly, feels faster-paced than the film because of all the extra details thrown in about the characters and events. It’s an exciting listen that is sure to please everyone, not just Star Wars fans. Rogue One is a prequel story to the original 1977 Star Wars film, so it’s a great starting point for newcomers to the franchise who won’t require any background knowledge to enjoy this new Girls Own Adventure story.
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Better than the movie
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Enjoyable ebook
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Enhance your Rouge One experience
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A classic.
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well worth the listen
Filled the movie out nicely
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