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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
this was much better written than the force awakens, that's for sure. it was enjoyable reading the backstory for the three protagonists of the new movie, and i felt this was a solid and believable addition to the new extended universe. i especially enjoyed finn's story.
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
While the book was written well, it was a little young for me. I wished it had been a more mature read about these characters. I also am not a fan of the Sequel Trilogy and was hoping this would give better insight on the characters and was mildly disappointed. Would definitely recommend to Sequel Trilogy enthusiasts.
This book has three sections, one each for Finn, Rey, and Poe (in that order). I enjoyed the backstory, which was enough to make the film stories seem richer without going on too long.
Spoiler
Rey's story made me love her even more, and hurrah for bonus General Organa in Poe's story!
See what the newbies were up to before the Force Awakened! Poe's story is the best by far. Rey's is a little heartbreaking!
An excellent anthology of three short stories, each focusing on one of the main characters of the Force Awakens. It really added a lot of depth and background to the characters and was an enjoyable read.
Greg Rucka fills in some character development with some quality backstories in this short but very enjoyable volume, and I think that it was a great idea for Lucasfilm to hold off on the publication of this one until after The Force Awakens came to theaters. There are a lot of details as to the history of the new heroes here, and all three stories are enjoyable and rather deep in terms of character development.
I think my favorite of the three was Finn's back story, because of the insight it provided into the nature and workings of the First Order. Poe's story does that to some extent, but you kind of get a look at everyday life for the vestiges of the Galactic Empire, and of the absolute crisis of conscience that Finn goes through in the first five minutes of The Force Awakens. Rarely have we gotten a look at the everyday life of a Stormtrooper--Alexander Freed's Twilight Company had some of that, as well--but knowing and loving Finn as we come to do in the movie it makes this chapter a cut above the rest.
This book is really a nice companion to the movie--short, insightful, and deep--and enhances rater than clutters the stories that all converge there. A very enjoyable and readable addition to this new Star Wars canon of novels and comics.
I think my favorite of the three was Finn's back story, because of the insight it provided into the nature and workings of the First Order. Poe's story does that to some extent, but you kind of get a look at everyday life for the vestiges of the Galactic Empire, and of the absolute crisis of conscience that Finn goes through in the first five minutes of The Force Awakens. Rarely have we gotten a look at the everyday life of a Stormtrooper--Alexander Freed's Twilight Company had some of that, as well--but knowing and loving Finn as we come to do in the movie it makes this chapter a cut above the rest.
This book is really a nice companion to the movie--short, insightful, and deep--and enhances rater than clutters the stories that all converge there. A very enjoyable and readable addition to this new Star Wars canon of novels and comics.
Ugh, I am so torn on what to rate this. Finn's story was blah. Rey's was super awesome up until she gets shafted at the end (because Rey is super awesome). And then I had ALL the feelings about Poe's story.
Lovely insight into the backstories of the three main protagonists. Rey's skills are more explained, Finn's struggle with the First Order is more fleshed out, and Poe's family legacy connects the original trilogy to this final one.
I've read a lot of Star Wars over the years, so I feel fairly confident when I say Greg Rucka nails it in this book. It is a trio of vignettes, character prequels, that fill in the immediate backstory of Finn, Rey, and Poe just before the events of "The Force Awakens." And there are several moments where I could see the action happening in my head as if it were happening on the screen, but the best scene, by far, is when Poe meets with General Organa (not a spoiler!). Rucka captures the essence of Leia, and by extension, all the nuance that Carrie Fisher brought to that character. It was as though she was brought back to life, which to a lifelong Star Wars fan, was a beautiful gift. Thank you Greg Rucka!