A review by jexjthomas
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Alexander Freed

4.0

An excellent companion to the film, this novelization allows us to see sides of the characters we could only infer from the movie, if that. A common complaint about the film is the lack of character development. While I disagree with this assessment, this does go far to flesh out our heroes--and a villain or two--by not only offering a glimpse into their thoughts and motivations, but also expanding on their back stories. I would say this novelization deepened my appreciation of the film, but also that it works on its own as well. The writing is engaging and reads like far more than a tie-in.