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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
There was A LOT going on in this book. The unlikely group formed at the end of the first book has now become the New Republic's star Imperial Hunters... snatching the former admirals and Moffs and bringing them back to the New Republic for trial.
Plenty of action to be had and quite a bit of emotional by-play. There was almost too much going on for one novel though. The characters quickly went from one near-death experience to another. They saved each other's lives again and again but never seemed to truly trust one another. The interludes were interesting... like short glimpses at random other spots in the galaxy as the story itself moved on. I appreciated some of these, but it would have been nice to see them tie-in at some point.
Nonetheless, if you enjoy the Star Wars universe and want to see what (may have - because I still miss the "Legends" version) happened in the time after ROJ, you should pick up this trilogy.
Plenty of action to be had and quite a bit of emotional by-play. There was almost too much going on for one novel though. The characters quickly went from one near-death experience to another. They saved each other's lives again and again but never seemed to truly trust one another. The interludes were interesting... like short glimpses at random other spots in the galaxy as the story itself moved on. I appreciated some of these, but it would have been nice to see them tie-in at some point.
Nonetheless, if you enjoy the Star Wars universe and want to see what (may have - because I still miss the "Legends" version) happened in the time after ROJ, you should pick up this trilogy.
I will say I enjoyed this book better than the first one. I think mostly cause the movie is now out and the author can finally start reveling who the characters really are. it is definitely worth the read if for nothing else then getting some more back story.
I have really come to love these Aftermath books and the stories they are telling in the Star Wars universe. They do a great job at combining characters we know and love with new characters who we learn to care about. This book did that especially well, combing Nora and her ragtag crew from book 1 with Han, Leia, and Chewy.
Having pre-existing information about events that take place in this book from The Force Awakens (like the knowledge of who Leia's son becomes and her split with Han) adds new emotional weight to the story.
I love listening to these audiobooks because of the production quality. The music and sound effects and even the voice work all remind me so much of the films. You are taken right back into the universe.
Having pre-existing information about events that take place in this book from The Force Awakens (like the knowledge of who Leia's son becomes and her split with Han) adds new emotional weight to the story.
I love listening to these audiobooks because of the production quality. The music and sound effects and even the voice work all remind me so much of the films. You are taken right back into the universe.
This one worked much better for me than the first one. Enjoyed this elem t in the series and looking forward to the last chapter
I like the way the new masters of the Star Wars universe are handling the main characters and plot. Revealing disparate pieces of the puzzle as each new work comes out. Aftermath: Life Debt sure fills in some gaps and create new ones. I like where all this is going and even have my suspicions about certain things and characters. I find the interludes rather interesting and would love to see some of the characters in there make a comeback in some ways.
- Ask and ye shall receive! I wanted more Han and Leia, and I got a lot more! Hooray! Now if I could just get some Luke in there. Where is he anyway?
- I loved seeing Han and Leia's relationship. They understand each other's needs as individuals and as a couple.
- This story was action packed. There was never a dull moment.
- I love seeing how the new republic had to struggle after destroying the second death star. Starting a new government is not easy, especially when there is still a big empire presence.
- The ending!! Wow! I can't wait to see what happens on Jakku!
- I loved seeing Han and Leia's relationship. They understand each other's needs as individuals and as a couple.
- This story was action packed. There was never a dull moment.
- I love seeing how the new republic had to struggle after destroying the second death star. Starting a new government is not easy, especially when there is still a big empire presence.
- The ending!! Wow! I can't wait to see what happens on Jakku!
Much improved!
Life Debt is leaps and bounds better than Aftermath. The characters all have purpose and the store clicks along. Han Solo always helps! Wendig is still using third person present tense but it wasn’t as jarring this time around.
Life Debt is leaps and bounds better than Aftermath. The characters all have purpose and the store clicks along. Han Solo always helps! Wendig is still using third person present tense but it wasn’t as jarring this time around.
Very enjoyable romp through Star Wars universe.
Interesting themes between Empire and New Republic and the segues to random galactic characters was a highlight and added to the immersion.
Looking forward to the third installment!
Interesting themes between Empire and New Republic and the segues to random galactic characters was a highlight and added to the immersion.
Looking forward to the third installment!
1.5/5 stars. Rounded up because of Marc Thompson's performance reading the audiobook.
I wanted to like this book. I keep trying to give the new canon a chance and I honestly don't know why anymore.
The book itself is okay. I don't particularly enjoy Chuck Wendig's style, but it's well written enough. I find it hard to connect with Norra Wexley and I find Rae Sloane to be boring. But the thing that bothers me most (besides some of the names being too Earth-like for my personal taste, but that's very much a personal problem) is that many of the characters and story arcs are clearly plucked from Expanded Universe/Legends stories. Norra Wexley is basically Iella Wessiri dressed up in a pilot role instead of that of an intelligence agent, right down to her husband disappearing and being brainwashed in a hidden Imperial prison and attempting to assassinate someone important and her romance with Wedge Antilles. The only big differences are location and Norra having a child - and Iella being way more competent. Brenton Wexley is Diric Wessiri, only he failed to assassinate his target and survived, while Diric succeeded and died. The prison where Brenton is kept is the Lusankya in a different guise and with a different main character leading to its discovery (Corran Horn being replaced by Chewbacca). Rae Sloane struck me as a stand-in for Natasi Daala in the last book and continued to do so in this book. Her plotline is a bit different and she was given an aide in an attempt to humanize her.
Wedge's Phantom Squadron full of forgotten pilots and misfits is so obviously a knock-off Wraith Squadron that it made me wince.
My biggest desire for this new canon is for it to try to be original instead of the painfully obvious cannibalization of the Expanded Universe and everywhere I turn they refuse to do it. That hurts them way more than it helps them because I don't want to see things I loved being pulled apart and used for storyline scraps. It's not a nice nod or homage to what used to be canon or a shout-out to EU fans - it's derivative at best and the more they do it the more it seems insulting.
Long story short - Michael Stackpole did it better. Go read the X-Wing series instead.
I wanted to like this book. I keep trying to give the new canon a chance and I honestly don't know why anymore.
The book itself is okay. I don't particularly enjoy Chuck Wendig's style, but it's well written enough. I find it hard to connect with Norra Wexley and I find Rae Sloane to be boring. But the thing that bothers me most (besides some of the names being too Earth-like for my personal taste, but that's very much a personal problem) is that many of the characters and story arcs are clearly plucked from Expanded Universe/Legends stories. Norra Wexley is basically Iella Wessiri dressed up in a pilot role instead of that of an intelligence agent, right down to her husband disappearing and being brainwashed in a hidden Imperial prison and attempting to assassinate someone important and her romance with Wedge Antilles. The only big differences are location and Norra having a child - and Iella being way more competent. Brenton Wexley is Diric Wessiri, only he failed to assassinate his target and survived, while Diric succeeded and died. The prison where Brenton is kept is the Lusankya in a different guise and with a different main character leading to its discovery (Corran Horn being replaced by Chewbacca). Rae Sloane struck me as a stand-in for Natasi Daala in the last book and continued to do so in this book. Her plotline is a bit different and she was given an aide in an attempt to humanize her.
Wedge's Phantom Squadron full of forgotten pilots and misfits is so obviously a knock-off Wraith Squadron that it made me wince.
My biggest desire for this new canon is for it to try to be original instead of the painfully obvious cannibalization of the Expanded Universe and everywhere I turn they refuse to do it. That hurts them way more than it helps them because I don't want to see things I loved being pulled apart and used for storyline scraps. It's not a nice nod or homage to what used to be canon or a shout-out to EU fans - it's derivative at best and the more they do it the more it seems insulting.
Long story short - Michael Stackpole did it better. Go read the X-Wing series instead.
I liked this a hair less than AFTERMATH, but it was still a ton of fun.