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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
"Life Debt" from Chuck Wendig is the second book in his Star Wars series "Aftermath". The Aftermath series takes place after the battle of Endor, the explosion of the second Deathstar, and the death of the Emperor. However, the timeline of Life Debt is several years before "The Force Awakens".
Life in the galaxy after the fall of the Empire is less than awesome. The New Republic is working for order, while the remaining Imperial remnant is struggling to keep their grip after their devastating losses. Readers met Norra Wexley and the Halo crew in the first "Aftermath" book, and this motley group is back, this time pursuing Grand Admiral Rae Sloane. Norra and the crew are diverted from their pursuit of Sloane when they answer the call of Leia Organa Solo — seems her husband Han has gone missing while helping the Wookiee Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk.
Norra Wexley, her son Temmin, and the rest of their crew face many challenges and hardships throughout Life Debt. Doing the right thing, isn't always easy. Everyone is put to the test, even the scoundrel smuggle Han Solo. In the meantime, Leia finds herself having to make difficult decisions both as a politician, wife, and former Rebellion leader.
"Aftermath: Life Debt" has a great pace, memorable characters, and effortlessly continues the saga of Star Wars without breaking stride. It's a nice balance of new and traditional Star Wars, and I can't say enough how much I love Mister Bones. And Sinjir — he remains my favorite character in this series.
I'm looking forward to Book 3: "Empire's End" and if you're any level of Star Wars fans, I highly recommend this series by Chuck Wendig.
Life in the galaxy after the fall of the Empire is less than awesome. The New Republic is working for order, while the remaining Imperial remnant is struggling to keep their grip after their devastating losses. Readers met Norra Wexley and the Halo crew in the first "Aftermath" book, and this motley group is back, this time pursuing Grand Admiral Rae Sloane. Norra and the crew are diverted from their pursuit of Sloane when they answer the call of Leia Organa Solo — seems her husband Han has gone missing while helping the Wookiee Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk.
Norra Wexley, her son Temmin, and the rest of their crew face many challenges and hardships throughout Life Debt. Doing the right thing, isn't always easy. Everyone is put to the test, even the scoundrel smuggle Han Solo. In the meantime, Leia finds herself having to make difficult decisions both as a politician, wife, and former Rebellion leader.
"Aftermath: Life Debt" has a great pace, memorable characters, and effortlessly continues the saga of Star Wars without breaking stride. It's a nice balance of new and traditional Star Wars, and I can't say enough how much I love Mister Bones. And Sinjir — he remains my favorite character in this series.
I'm looking forward to Book 3: "Empire's End" and if you're any level of Star Wars fans, I highly recommend this series by Chuck Wendig.
Slow and boring start but it gets much better as it goes on. Stick with it
Better than the first
This is an excellent follow story to the first Aftermath book. The character dialog does not always come across a genuine to me. I often question if Han or Leia would really speak or act in that manner. I do like where the story took these new characters and acts as a bridge to the final story in the trilogy.
This is an excellent follow story to the first Aftermath book. The character dialog does not always come across a genuine to me. I often question if Han or Leia would really speak or act in that manner. I do like where the story took these new characters and acts as a bridge to the final story in the trilogy.
The plot is decent, the narration good, the writing makes me want to cringe
The second installment was much better than the first - more flushed out story and less choppy sentences. The story was more engaging with the new characters more mixed in with the existing favorites we all know and love. I look forward to the final installment and hope to get more backstory of the new characters, as well as glimpses as to what our old faves have been up to.
Thoroughly enjoyable, even more so than the first (which I enjoyed as well). Concepts of family and loyalty are at the forefront, and it also gives us some insight into the transition between Empire/Rebellion to First Order/Resistance. Well worth it.
The continued adventures of Norra, Snap and friends.. now joined with Han Solo and Leia. The writing style of this book was MUCH better then the first in the series. I also noticed a greater synergy between the Star Wars Comics and the book. Characters and locations from the Princess Leia and Lando comic books were referenced in the book.
Information at the end might have greater tie ins with Episode VIII and look forward to reading the next in the series.
Information at the end might have greater tie ins with Episode VIII and look forward to reading the next in the series.
I enjoyed this one more than Aftermath. Part of this may be the inclusion of more classic characters (Han, Leia, and Chewie all play significant roles in the story), but Wendig also does an excellent job at fleshing out his original characters. The action in Life Debt is also an upgrade from its predecessor. Towards the end of Life Debt, there's concurrent action taking place on Kashyyyk and Chandrilla that is equal in impact, yet what's actually going on on the two planets couldn't be more different.
There's some interesting setup and reveals about the state of the galaxy and what happens to cause the rebellion to form into the resistance and the Empire to rise up once again in it's new forms. For instance, Palpatine’s Contingency is explored in-depth confirming Palpatine had a secret base on Jakku, the Jakku Observatory located on the Plaintive Hand. There, Palpatine mapped out jumps from Jakku to Unknown Regions, providing the information to his forces so they could make the jump and ostensibly await his return (assuming Palpatine planned for dying and ultimately coming back to resume his work). This is set up in Life Debt. So the key to some of the things that happen in the sequels come from these novels.
Wendig's prose isn't the best and the interludes still feel (mostly) pointless. But, overall, I surprising enjoyed this novel. It's no Timothy Zahn but it's still enjoyable.
There's some interesting setup and reveals about the state of the galaxy and what happens to cause the rebellion to form into the resistance and the Empire to rise up once again in it's new forms. For instance, Palpatine’s Contingency is explored in-depth confirming Palpatine had a secret base on Jakku, the Jakku Observatory located on the Plaintive Hand. There, Palpatine mapped out jumps from Jakku to Unknown Regions, providing the information to his forces so they could make the jump and ostensibly await his return (assuming Palpatine planned for dying and ultimately coming back to resume his work). This is set up in Life Debt. So the key to some of the things that happen in the sequels come from these novels.
Wendig's prose isn't the best and the interludes still feel (mostly) pointless. But, overall, I surprising enjoyed this novel. It's no Timothy Zahn but it's still enjoyable.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No