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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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"'Hope?' She eyed Cassian dubiously. 'Is that the best the Rebel Intelligence can do?'Cassian might as well have shrugged. 'Rebellions are built on hope,' he said."
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This is just such an excellent novelization. The attention given to Jyn's trauma, the way 95% of Cassian's inner monologue is thinking about Jyn, the way it just brings such a perfect movie to the next level by providing that extra bit of depth you can't reach on screen.
SO GOOD!!! And that's why I had to REread it in preparation for Andor.
Also I'm such a fan of the way Alexander Freed said, you know what? First and foremost, I WILL be shipping Jyn and Cassian. He was so right for that.
His representation of all the crew really was perfect. Forever loving Bodhi, Chirrut, Kay, and Baze just as much.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I loved Rogue One. This novelization actually improves upon its source material. It fleshes out and clarifies some character motivations & intentions. Freed infuses each of the characters with more personality: Jyn's driving need to find something to believe in and her complicated abandonment issues about both her fathers; Cassian’s guilt over actions he has done in the name of the rebellion; Chirrut strength and knowledge as a Guardian of the Whills along with his connection to Baze; the effect of Jehda’s destruction through the eyes of nameless citizens as well as Baze; Bodhi’s life before and after meeting Galen Erso.
The best novelizations contribute to their films rather than just being a shallow money-grabbing tie-in (almost anything recently written by Alan Dean Foster). The snippets of scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor are intriguing. While I would have like a little more time developing the relationship between Cassian and Jyn, particularly in the last chapter when their mission is finally over, all-in-all this is a fantastic book with strong characters and a gripping storyline. This book is about the characters and how the Rebellion has affected them, a completely new layer in the franchise, which serves to grey the line between the Rebellion versus Empire. Both organizations have hurt people in the name of their causes.
I am so excited to read more books by Freed. Just as Rogue One’s director should do every subsequent Star Wars film, Alexander Freed should do every subsequent movie novelization. I loved these characters even more.
The best novelizations contribute to their films rather than just being a shallow money-grabbing tie-in (almost anything recently written by Alan Dean Foster). The snippets of scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor are intriguing. While I would have like a little more time developing the relationship between Cassian and Jyn, particularly in the last chapter when their mission is finally over, all-in-all this is a fantastic book with strong characters and a gripping storyline. This book is about the characters and how the Rebellion has affected them, a completely new layer in the franchise, which serves to grey the line between the Rebellion versus Empire. Both organizations have hurt people in the name of their causes.
I am so excited to read more books by Freed. Just as Rogue One’s director should do every subsequent Star Wars film, Alexander Freed should do every subsequent movie novelization. I loved these characters even more.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I know I have no one to blame but myself for consuming the story which movie I have watched at least 3 times in other mediums, but I still think it's very mean of everyone involved to make this great too like the movie.
adventurous
emotional
sad
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Actual Rating: *ALL THE STARS*
So this is my first foray into the written world of Star Wars. I initially picked this up because I loved Rogue One - its now my second favorite Star Wars movie (second only to The Empire Strikes Back) - and I didn't want to have to wait until the movie came out on DVD to spend more time with these characters. I needed more of them in my life. And I don't regret it one bit - I laughed and cried and didn't want it to end.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follows the band of misfits who risk everything to steal the plans to the Death Star - a horrible new weapon designed by the Empire. Its a planet killer. And, its destruction is the Rebellion's only hope at winning its fight against the Empire.
"You give way to an enemy this evil with this much power and you condemn the galaxy to an eternity of submission."
Anyone who is familiar with the original Star Wars trilogy own't be surprised by the plot. But, it doesn't make the story any less of a ride because it fills in the gaps in the canon and introduces new story lines and characters. The pacing is fantastic and the action is described in such vivid detail. But, hands down the best part of this story are the people. They are flawed, disillusioned, and even a little broken. They've done bad things for the right reasons and are looking to this mission as a way to make their lives mean something.
"There is more than one sort of prison, Captain," Chirrut said. "I sense that you carry yours wherever you go."
Jyn Ero is the daughter of the architect of the Death Star and a woman who has given up the fight; Cassian Andor is a battleworn rebel fighter whose belief in the Rebellion is the only thing keeping him going; K-2SO is a reprogrammed Imperial droid loyal to Cassian; Bodhi Rook is a Imperial defector looking to pass on information to the Rebellion; and Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus are former Guardians of the Whills who follow Jyn into the fray.
What I loved about this book is how much insight you get into the characters - while you can watch them on film and follow the story - the narration in the book allows you to get inside their heads. You learn about their motivations and thoughts: Jyn grappling with her past and her father's legacy, Cassian trying balance his orders and what he knows to be right, Chirrut and Baze's understanding of the force and its purpose, and Bodhi's decision to defect and his fight to make up for the things he's done. And, it also makes certain scenes even more emotionally impactful - especially what happens in A New Hope. It makes the human cost more real - and the Death Star more frightening. But, there is humor too. K-2SO's one liners are fantastic, and the banter between Chirrut and Baze speaks to their deep and enduring friendship.
Ultimately, this books is a testament to the strength of the Rebellion and the selfless actions of the individual fighters who are willing to sacrifice everything to destroy the Empire once and for all.
"Rebellions are built on hope."
If you loved the movie - read this. If you love Star Wars - read this. If you love heartfelt, action packed space operas - read this. If you love books about underdogs taking on the bad guys - read this. Basically - just read this. Now. Seriously, what are you waiting on? Go read. :)
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So this is my first foray into the written world of Star Wars. I initially picked this up because I loved Rogue One - its now my second favorite Star Wars movie (second only to The Empire Strikes Back) - and I didn't want to have to wait until the movie came out on DVD to spend more time with these characters. I needed more of them in my life. And I don't regret it one bit - I laughed and cried and didn't want it to end.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follows the band of misfits who risk everything to steal the plans to the Death Star - a horrible new weapon designed by the Empire. Its a planet killer. And, its destruction is the Rebellion's only hope at winning its fight against the Empire.
"You give way to an enemy this evil with this much power and you condemn the galaxy to an eternity of submission."
Anyone who is familiar with the original Star Wars trilogy own't be surprised by the plot. But, it doesn't make the story any less of a ride because it fills in the gaps in the canon and introduces new story lines and characters. The pacing is fantastic and the action is described in such vivid detail. But, hands down the best part of this story are the people. They are flawed, disillusioned, and even a little broken. They've done bad things for the right reasons and are looking to this mission as a way to make their lives mean something.
"There is more than one sort of prison, Captain," Chirrut said. "I sense that you carry yours wherever you go."
Jyn Ero is the daughter of the architect of the Death Star and a woman who has given up the fight; Cassian Andor is a battleworn rebel fighter whose belief in the Rebellion is the only thing keeping him going; K-2SO is a reprogrammed Imperial droid loyal to Cassian; Bodhi Rook is a Imperial defector looking to pass on information to the Rebellion; and Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus are former Guardians of the Whills who follow Jyn into the fray.
What I loved about this book is how much insight you get into the characters - while you can watch them on film and follow the story - the narration in the book allows you to get inside their heads. You learn about their motivations and thoughts: Jyn grappling with her past and her father's legacy, Cassian trying balance his orders and what he knows to be right, Chirrut and Baze's understanding of the force and its purpose, and Bodhi's decision to defect and his fight to make up for the things he's done. And, it also makes certain scenes even more emotionally impactful - especially what happens in A New Hope. It makes the human cost more real - and the Death Star more frightening. But, there is humor too. K-2SO's one liners are fantastic, and the banter between Chirrut and Baze speaks to their deep and enduring friendship.
Ultimately, this books is a testament to the strength of the Rebellion and the selfless actions of the individual fighters who are willing to sacrifice everything to destroy the Empire once and for all.
"Rebellions are built on hope."
If you loved the movie - read this. If you love Star Wars - read this. If you love heartfelt, action packed space operas - read this. If you love books about underdogs taking on the bad guys - read this. Basically - just read this. Now. Seriously, what are you waiting on? Go read. :)
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adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was an uphill battle to put together a novelization to rival one of the best Star Wars films, but this one was adequate. There were times I realized that I would have completely missed the tone or attitude of characters if not for the film, but it was a nice re-telling, well written. Not much extra to warrant reading the book over just watching the movie - I don't think the insights into Jyn's inner thoughts really added much to the experience.