I found that it worked very well in audiobook form, but your mileage may vary. Darth vader and emperor palpatine have fallen and the second death star has been destroyed, but the rebel alliancenow calling itself the new republichas yet to fully subdue the scattered forces of the empire that remain. Listendownload star wars aftermath audiobook chuck. Its clear from the start that wendig really gets star wars, he manages to immerse the reader into that unique star wars feeling right from the start. The plot of the book follows the adventures of quenlin vos and asajj ventress during a fateful campaign against count dooku. I say it kind of follows her because even with her being roughly the main character shes only maybe in about 60% of the book. Star wars aftermath audiobook is a popular science fictional novel by chuck wending. The characters in this tale are incredible, and from a novices perspective this book doesnt bewilder you with information galore. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. The rest of the book is random oneoff chapters following characters we either dont care about or have literally never met before, who pop in for a. Chuck wendigs aftermath novels were the first to begin covering the. The audiobook is actually voiced by ashley eckstein, who voices the character in the series. Aftermath can be preordered from penguin random house now, and will hit shelves on september 4. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the new york times bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of the jedi and.
Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires losses during the battle of endor, and features at least one fan favorite character from the star wars films. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the new york times bestselling trilogy set in the. The force awakens will be every bit as exciting as the movie. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Read an excerpt from new star wars canonical novel. Episode iv a new hope the original 1981 radio drama. Ive combined all episodes of the original radio drama using excerpts from john williams original soundtrack and ben burts sound. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Aftermath is full of the strange creatures and dusty technology that helps to make up the star wars universe.
If the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Sep 11, 2017 i listened to the audiobook and it blew my mind. Episode i the phantom menace written by terry brooks, we take a look at the beginning of one of the many iconic battles in star wars history. His lines are told from the pointofviews of adwin charu in the first novel. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it.
Listendownload star wars aftermath audiobook chuck wendig. Aftermath is the first novel in wendigs aftermath trilogy. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Apr 02, 2018 in this chapter chapter 20 of star wars. Listen to star wars aftermath audiobook full free mp 3. It was recently announced that the novel will be the first in a trilogy, as the inquisitr previously reported, which will explore the period between the original star wars films and the upcoming sequels. The book opens with a victory speech from admiral ackbar that sets the stage for what will be the 30 years in between jedi and awakens. Learn more about aftermath in the listening books digital collection. This thread is to discuss the first 9 chapters of star wars.
Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Cobb vanth, the sheriff of freetown on the desert planet tatooine, via an interlude chapter in. Kemp star wars lords of the sith audiobook duration. The force awakens by chuck wendig available from rakuten kobo. The second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Jul 18, 2015 aftermath is part of a multipublisher initiative called journey to star wars. Star wars audiobook star wars lords of the sith audiobook hd duration. Star wars bookworms book club aftermath september 2015. Ive been enjoying celebrity wars flicks ever since i was a kid, yet this publication honestly placed the nail in the casket for me.
Aftermath is, in principle, a decent star wars book, but it suffers severely from the fact that chuck wendig has an. Everythings in present tense and stream of consciousnessy, and it can be difficult andor unpleasant to read. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. Aftermath trilogy, empires end, will feature the muchanticipated battle of jakku and wrap up the story of what exactly happened following the destruction of the second death star. The journey to the force awakens offerings were a fun line but still felt like it had its hands tied due to the uptight approach of the marketing for the force awakens. Aftermath is the first book in a trilogy because unlike the sith, all things star wars come in threes bridging return of the jedi and the force awakens. Aftermath is the unabridged audio version of the canon novel of the same name and the first volume in the star wars. Now under the new moniker of the resistance, the defunct galactic republic is on the run or hunt for the new threat to galactic peace, the first order. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry. The aftermath audiobook was an absolute chore to finish. Aftermath is a trilogy of star wars science fiction novels by american author chuck wendig. Episode i the phantom menace by terry brooks, we take a look at the aftermath of the senatorial discussion about the trade federation invasion on naboo.
It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. The audiobook is presented by audible and includes all the. Aftermath, a prologue to a series that is a prequel to a sequel. Aftermath star wars special offer see the collection. I only read this book because im a star wars fan and this novel is canon. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, the series explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Even though the story is currently a bit heavy on the teen love drama aspect, it comes off relatable and authentic. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. It arrives on february 21 and is excited to present an exclusive excerpt below, in which a. Yes, it was narrated well, but the characters and plot just werent engaging.
Cobb vanth is a secondary character who appears in three interlude chapters in chuck wendigs star wars. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. Aftermath star wars audiobook written by chuck wendig. Devastating blows against the empire and major victories for the rebel alliance. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. May 04, 2016 upfront i am going to tell you that i loved star wars. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. Im about 3 hours in to lost stars and its a delight. The rise of darth vader immediate aftermath of episode iii is probably my most favourite trilogy of novels ever. His lines are told from the pointofviews of adwin charu in the first novel aftermath, malakili in the second novel aftermath.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Aftermath trilogy, empires end, will feature the muchanticipated battle of jakku and wrap up the story of what exactly happened following the. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book. The rest of the book is random oneoff chapters following characters we either.
Aftermath is a trilogy of star wars science fiction novels by american. Written by chuck wendig, audiobook narrated by marc thompson. The force awakens, which is intended to introduce fans to disneys new continuity. It was published by del rey books on september 4, 2015. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force. The trilogy began in 2015 with aftermath, which was followed by the sequels aftermath. Life debt, and lorgan movellan in the third novel aftermath. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. New york daily news a wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author.