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jay_mack9712's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I expected this to be so good !! And there were some really amazing stories! And then were some that were simply confusing and I had no idea where it took place in the movie! And then there was some that were too slow and long.... As a Star Wars fan whose favourite movie is Empire Strikes Back ... I just wanted so much more!!
writer_matt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
melnee's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
bcgoakander's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, if you love Star Wars, fuckn Worth It. I had this on hold because Martha Wells and Hank Green were contributors, but I undersold myself emotionally there because I love Star Wars and it had me by the balls immediately. I bought this book's equivalent New Hope collection and can't wait to share it with my family.
These stories gave me even more richness and depth to a story I've loved for a long time. Most of them are excellent and complex, adding rich layers of human perspective to the Empire v Subjugate context; very few are forgettable; and the rest are embellishments delicious in scope upon the people and plots we have known so well for so long.
The story of the Wampa who attacks Luke is an excellent example: the Wampa is given a digestibly relatable backstory, justifying his actions in Episode 7, but nonetheless providing a rigorous and fascinating planetary ecological history to Hoth at the moment of its discovery.
There are naturalists, farmers, wranglers, runner boys, generals, pilots, droids, and Tauntauns who contribute in the first act of the book to a greater and more in-depth analysis of the planet Hoth as well as the Rebellion's evacuation thereof. It expands from there to sentient asteroid worms, interplanetary casinos, TIE pilots, and even the ancient wisdom of Dagobah's trees.
I loved it and can't wait for more.
These stories gave me even more richness and depth to a story I've loved for a long time. Most of them are excellent and complex, adding rich layers of human perspective to the Empire v Subjugate context; very few are forgettable; and the rest are embellishments delicious in scope upon the people and plots we have known so well for so long.
The story of the Wampa who attacks Luke is an excellent example: the Wampa is given a digestibly relatable backstory, justifying his actions in Episode 7, but nonetheless providing a rigorous and fascinating planetary ecological history to Hoth at the moment of its discovery.
There are naturalists, farmers, wranglers, runner boys, generals, pilots, droids, and Tauntauns who contribute in the first act of the book to a greater and more in-depth analysis of the planet Hoth as well as the Rebellion's evacuation thereof. It expands from there to sentient asteroid worms, interplanetary casinos, TIE pilots, and even the ancient wisdom of Dagobah's trees.
I loved it and can't wait for more.
boards_books_and_brews's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
Written by Various
Read by Various
Book 8/250
Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera
Format: Audio, Short Story Collection
Pages/Time: 561/17hr 59min
Published: 2020
Rating: 9.5/10
Narration: 9/10
"Rebellions are built on hope."
I am not exaggerating when I say that the "From a Certain Point of View" is the best thing to come out of Star Wars in the last twenty years! FaCPoV: The Empire Strikes Back is a superb collection of stories from some of today's greatest writers.
Some of my favorites in this collection are:
Fake It Till You Make It by Cavan Scott (Jaxxon the Space Rabbit is back!)
Vergence by Tracy Deonn
Disturbance by Mike Chen
A Naturalist on Hoth by Hank Green
Hunger by Mark Oshiro
Honestly though, these are all great and if you're even remotely a Star Wars fan, you need to read it!
Written by Various
Read by Various
Book 8/250
Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera
Format: Audio, Short Story Collection
Pages/Time: 561/17hr 59min
Published: 2020
Rating: 9.5/10
Narration: 9/10
"Rebellions are built on hope."
I am not exaggerating when I say that the "From a Certain Point of View" is the best thing to come out of Star Wars in the last twenty years! FaCPoV: The Empire Strikes Back is a superb collection of stories from some of today's greatest writers.
Some of my favorites in this collection are:
Fake It Till You Make It by Cavan Scott (Jaxxon the Space Rabbit is back!)
Vergence by Tracy Deonn
Disturbance by Mike Chen
A Naturalist on Hoth by Hank Green
Hunger by Mark Oshiro
Honestly though, these are all great and if you're even remotely a Star Wars fan, you need to read it!
lastxcaress's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
My favourite stories from the collection were:
She Will Keep Them Warm by Delilah S Dawson
Rogue Two by Gary Whitta
A Naturalist on Hoth by Hank Green
Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably) by Django Wexlee
This is No Cave by Catherynne M Valente
Lord Vader Will See You Now by John Jackson Miller
There Is Always Another by Mackenzi Lee
But What Does He Eat? By S A Chakraborty
Bespin Escape by Martha Wells
Overall though, a really fun collection of stories from different perspectives. If you like Star Wars, you’ll enjoy it!
She Will Keep Them Warm by Delilah S Dawson
Rogue Two by Gary Whitta
A Naturalist on Hoth by Hank Green
Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably) by Django Wexlee
This is No Cave by Catherynne M Valente
Lord Vader Will See You Now by John Jackson Miller
There Is Always Another by Mackenzi Lee
But What Does He Eat? By S A Chakraborty
Bespin Escape by Martha Wells
Overall though, a really fun collection of stories from different perspectives. If you like Star Wars, you’ll enjoy it!
coenobi's review against another edition
3.0
Just like the other FACPOV book, this has high highs and not so high lows. Some stories in this book are OMG SO FREAKING GOOD, HOLY SHIT, while others didn't really do much for me. Definitely worth the read though!
beccamcostello's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty disappointing compared to the first one. If one more story repeated the line "Rebellions are built on hope" I would have rage quit.
Hank Green's story was perfect.
This line in one of the later stories had me cackling: "I'm choosing the side that doesn't shoot at princesses."
Hank Green's story was perfect.
This line in one of the later stories had me cackling: "I'm choosing the side that doesn't shoot at princesses."