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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
It has many of the same pitfalls as the movie - it made me read 12 chapters before letting me read Reylo content. I like how some of my favorite deleted scenes were included, but the depiction of the final fight at the end was lacking.
I enjoyed the book, but did not find it to be as good as the other novels based on the recent Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens and Rogue One. I loved The Last Jedi movie, and felt that the book was a decent adaptation of the film. There were a few extra scenes not featured in the movie that made the novel worth the read. However, I did not find Jason Fry’s writing style to be particularly fluid, and I was not as engulfed in the story as I was when reading other Star Wars novels. But my love for Star Wars still makes me feel that this was a solid book, and I would recommend it to fans of the movie.
P.S: I loved the scenes that were in BB-8’s POV, and all of the extra Poe moments were loved and appreciated.
P.S: I loved the scenes that were in BB-8’s POV, and all of the extra Poe moments were loved and appreciated.
Lo dicho con The Force Awakens, muy divertido de escuchar y amplia algunas cosillas que le dan cierta novedad. Con muchas ganas de escuchar la novela puente de Roanhorse.
4.5 stars
From the moment I saw The Last Jedi for the first time in theaters, I became completely obsessed with it. It's almost been three months since it came out, and I still haven't calmed down. I hope I won't any time soon. I watched this movie ten times in theaters, when I'm not great at watching movies, I thought about it all the time, made a playlist about some characters, started reading Star Wars novels, because I can't get enough out of it. So you can imagine that I was eagerly anticipating this novelisation.
I wasn't expecting to be completely blown away by it, as I already knew the entire story, but I was still anticipating it to be enjoyable. WELL, it was so much more than that. While revisiting this story I adore, Jason Fry's novelisation captured perfectly the characters' emotions and expanded even more on everything (that's why it's called the expanded edition, after all, well-done, Lucie). The author added so many new scenes, so the entire story would make even more sense than before. It included so many points of view that I got to know every single character's motives and backstories even better. From Snoke to BB-8 or even Maz, having their insight on what was happening made the story even richer than before. I particularly loved Rose's point of view, because I know that many people didn't like her in the movie, but the novel showed how strong and compassionate she was and built her relationship with Finn way better than the movie could (she wanted to turn him in for such a long time!). I love her so much more now. Same went with Finn and how he didn't want to be part of the Resistance and only came around a long way through the book. As Rey is one of the most important characters, her storyline didn't have a lot of new details, but I adored seeing her personal growth. In any case, it had so much of character development and that's all I wanted.
When it comes to Ben Solo... I thought I was ready, but everything about his past broke my heart, once again. Because of the leaks on Twitter, I already knew all the details, but it was so heart-wrenching to read. Seeing everyone he loved and trusted leaving him, time and time again (particularly when he was just A CHILD) was too much for my poor heart. Another thing I was 100% here for was the Reylo content and it more than delivered, I need to process and reread all of those parts for the next two years. AHEM. However, I wanted more Stormpilot content and it didn't deliver, as it focused on Finnrose (but it was amazingly done, so I can't complain too much)...
Overall, Jason's Fry novelisation of The Last Jedi was absolutely amazing and so much better than the one for The Force Awakens (which I still loved, but it can't compare). It gave a lot of new insight to the movie, to the point that it can totally stand on its own as a novel.
Finally, let me express my true feelings : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I'm so sorry, but I feel so much better.
From the moment I saw The Last Jedi for the first time in theaters, I became completely obsessed with it. It's almost been three months since it came out, and I still haven't calmed down. I hope I won't any time soon. I watched this movie ten times in theaters, when I'm not great at watching movies, I thought about it all the time, made a playlist about some characters, started reading Star Wars novels, because I can't get enough out of it. So you can imagine that I was eagerly anticipating this novelisation.
I wasn't expecting to be completely blown away by it, as I already knew the entire story, but I was still anticipating it to be enjoyable. WELL, it was so much more than that. While revisiting this story I adore, Jason Fry's novelisation captured perfectly the characters' emotions and expanded even more on everything (that's why it's called the expanded edition, after all, well-done, Lucie). The author added so many new scenes, so the entire story would make even more sense than before. It included so many points of view that I got to know every single character's motives and backstories even better. From Snoke to BB-8 or even Maz, having their insight on what was happening made the story even richer than before. I particularly loved Rose's point of view, because I know that many people didn't like her in the movie, but the novel showed how strong and compassionate she was and built her relationship with Finn way better than the movie could (she wanted to turn him in for such a long time!). I love her so much more now. Same went with Finn and how he didn't want to be part of the Resistance and only came around a long way through the book. As Rey is one of the most important characters, her storyline didn't have a lot of new details, but I adored seeing her personal growth. In any case, it had so much of character development and that's all I wanted.
When it comes to Ben Solo... I thought I was ready, but everything about his past broke my heart, once again. Because of the leaks on Twitter, I already knew all the details, but it was so heart-wrenching to read. Seeing everyone he loved and trusted leaving him, time and time again (particularly when he was just A CHILD) was too much for my poor heart. Another thing I was 100% here for was the Reylo content and it more than delivered, I need to process and reread all of those parts for the next two years. AHEM. However, I wanted more Stormpilot content and it didn't deliver, as it focused on Finnrose (but it was amazingly done, so I can't complain too much)...
Overall, Jason's Fry novelisation of The Last Jedi was absolutely amazing and so much better than the one for The Force Awakens (which I still loved, but it can't compare). It gave a lot of new insight to the movie, to the point that it can totally stand on its own as a novel.
Finally, let me express my true feelings : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I'm so sorry, but I feel so much better.
What can I say? I think this is my favorite read of 2018 so far.
a fun time, but i wish there was more rey. i always do. thanks for including the deleted scenes!
A New Layer to The Last Jedi
When authors set out to write novelizations of film, they're often in a tight spot. They must capture the story shown on screen, while infusing it with their own ideas and content. They must translate the visual language of film into the written word, all while being careful to honor the meaning and ideas of the original material. When, as is the case for Jason Fry, you're also given license to build on the narrative presented in the film, the challenge becomes even more complicated. Although I had seen other positive reviews of the novelization, I was hesitant to read this one.
I feel like Fry ultimately succeeded in his task. The novel retains the feel of the film, and the new scenes work well. These additions often also help provide more context to scenes in the film, and highlight how the characters have changed over the course of the franchise. While none of these are so groundbreaking that those who don't read the book will be lost in the next film, they do help draw out motivations and relationships more clearly. This is particularly evident around the characters of Hux, Snoke, and Luke.
Unfortunately, this also leads Fry into something of a trap. By adding more depth and richness to these characters, some other characters feel underdeveloped by comparison. Whether this is a decision by Fry or a reflection of Lucasfilm priorities, the effect is the same - Finn, Phasma, and Holdo all feel a little one dimensional in contrast to their costars. I found myself torn with the portrayal of Rose. The greater attention to her feelings about losing her sister and her gradual understanding of Finn as someone who is learning to care about the larger universe are well developed, but make her feel like a less hopeful character than seen on screen. It also ends up casting Rose more in terms of her contrast with other characters rather than her relationship with them. I ultimately enjoyed it, but I feel like there's another layer to be told still.
My favorite part of this book was the way Fry crafts references and parallels to other Star Wars properties, both written and filmed. Whether through overt references or well crafted parallels, they help ground the book in the Star Wars universe in ways the film's focus on individual characters sometimes obscured.
This is an example of what a good film novelization can look like, and I look forward to investigating Fry's other writings!
When authors set out to write novelizations of film, they're often in a tight spot. They must capture the story shown on screen, while infusing it with their own ideas and content. They must translate the visual language of film into the written word, all while being careful to honor the meaning and ideas of the original material. When, as is the case for Jason Fry, you're also given license to build on the narrative presented in the film, the challenge becomes even more complicated. Although I had seen other positive reviews of the novelization, I was hesitant to read this one.
I feel like Fry ultimately succeeded in his task. The novel retains the feel of the film, and the new scenes work well. These additions often also help provide more context to scenes in the film, and highlight how the characters have changed over the course of the franchise. While none of these are so groundbreaking that those who don't read the book will be lost in the next film, they do help draw out motivations and relationships more clearly. This is particularly evident around the characters of Hux, Snoke, and Luke.
Unfortunately, this also leads Fry into something of a trap. By adding more depth and richness to these characters, some other characters feel underdeveloped by comparison. Whether this is a decision by Fry or a reflection of Lucasfilm priorities, the effect is the same - Finn, Phasma, and Holdo all feel a little one dimensional in contrast to their costars. I found myself torn with the portrayal of Rose. The greater attention to her feelings about losing her sister and her gradual understanding of Finn as someone who is learning to care about the larger universe are well developed, but make her feel like a less hopeful character than seen on screen. It also ends up casting Rose more in terms of her contrast with other characters rather than her relationship with them. I ultimately enjoyed it, but I feel like there's another layer to be told still.
My favorite part of this book was the way Fry crafts references and parallels to other Star Wars properties, both written and filmed. Whether through overt references or well crafted parallels, they help ground the book in the Star Wars universe in ways the film's focus on individual characters sometimes obscured.
This is an example of what a good film novelization can look like, and I look forward to investigating Fry's other writings!
4.5 stars
"Jakku had trained her to do two things better than anyone else could.
The first was to salvage broken things.
The second was to wait."
I would have given it five stars if there had been more analysis of characters' emotions and less war and machinery explanations. But wonderful addition to the movie-which I adored by the way. 👍
PS. protect Ben the idiot at all costs
*whispers* also reylo is endgame
"Jakku had trained her to do two things better than anyone else could.
The first was to salvage broken things.
The second was to wait."
I would have given it five stars if there had been more analysis of characters' emotions and less war and machinery explanations. But wonderful addition to the movie-which I adored by the way. 👍
PS. protect Ben the idiot at all costs
*whispers* also reylo is endgame