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Before the Awakening
by Greg Rucka
We have to be honest. The gap between episode VI and VII isn't small, to say the least. Is this a way for Disney to sell books and Comics that fill this gap? Or will the gap fade away when episode VIII and IX are released?
I don't know, but I can tell you that this book gives a nice look into the lives of our 3 protagonists of 'The Force Awakens'.
The story of Finn:
Don't expect to learn where Finn comes from, or who his parents are. The story starts with Finn training with his team during simulations. They make it look like Finn is a heartless Stormtrooper, until the story progresses. It's fun to learn more about his friends who get a small part in the movie (the Stormtrooper who dies in front of Finn with his bloody hand, and the famous TR-8R).
The story of Rey:
A very emotional chapter. We learn a bit more about her life as a scavenger on Jakku, and her dream to leave the planet. The story centres around the repair of a ship she could use to leave, and her 'friends' who are helling her. It was a bit long, and you kind of already knew how it would end. But nevertheless... The ending grabs you by the throat, and makes you think twice about the fact if you can trust people.
The story of Poe Dameron:
My favourite story of the book. Action-packed and a bit emotional. Poe isn't a soldier of the rebellion yet in the beginning. Of course, after a tragic loss, Poe will meet General Leia and things go into fifth gear. A lot of X-wing Fighter action, and the occasional sassiness of our bad-ass pilot.
The final thing I want to say:
Every story ends perfectly where Episode VII: The Force Awakens begins. What do you want more?!
I don't know, but I can tell you that this book gives a nice look into the lives of our 3 protagonists of 'The Force Awakens'.
The story of Finn:
Don't expect to learn where Finn comes from, or who his parents are. The story starts with Finn training with his team during simulations. They make it look like Finn is a heartless Stormtrooper, until the story progresses. It's fun to learn more about his friends who get a small part in the movie (the Stormtrooper who dies in front of Finn with his bloody hand, and the famous TR-8R).
The story of Rey:
A very emotional chapter. We learn a bit more about her life as a scavenger on Jakku, and her dream to leave the planet. The story centres around the repair of a ship she could use to leave, and her 'friends' who are helling her. It was a bit long, and you kind of already knew how it would end. But nevertheless... The ending grabs you by the throat, and makes you think twice about the fact if you can trust people.
The story of Poe Dameron:
My favourite story of the book. Action-packed and a bit emotional. Poe isn't a soldier of the rebellion yet in the beginning. Of course, after a tragic loss, Poe will meet General Leia and things go into fifth gear. A lot of X-wing Fighter action, and the occasional sassiness of our bad-ass pilot.
The final thing I want to say:
Every story ends perfectly where Episode VII: The Force Awakens begins. What do you want more?!