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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
almost crying while reading this book. this is such a beautifully-written novel based on movie. and the additional scenes in the book are also sums up the story here. and holy moly cassian and jyn scenes got my hearts flutters ;-;
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
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
How did the written version hurt more than the movie version?
Even better than the movie. You really fall in love with Jyn and you are able to feel further for Cassian and the multitude of other characters.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a perfectly fine novelization of a movie I love very much, though, loving Rogue One as I do, I did find some character beats/descriptions off, particularly pertaining to Jyn and Cassian. I do think Alexander Freed's characterization of Bodhi was spot-on, however, and liked his POV chapters best.
Ultimately, if I'm going to recommend a Rogue One novel, it'll continue to be Catalyst. For this book, I say watch the movie.
Ultimately, if I'm going to recommend a Rogue One novel, it'll continue to be Catalyst. For this book, I say watch the movie.
Pretty solid novelization. The memos (especially the one showing exactly how Galen got that exhaust port installed) were my favorite part.
Hands down, the best Star Wars novel I've read to date...this would have been great even without the movie. It's rare for me to read a book after seeing a movie it is based on, but I have a tradition of doing that with Star Wars movies/novelizations Freed succeeds tremendously by very strong characterization, and bringing the screenplay plot to life in novel form with immense tension. If you have read any SW novels over the years, this one is a must for your library.