The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. Revenge of the sith offered up a great plot point in the form of order 66, the evil command the emperor uses to dispatch the jedi out commanding armies during the clone wars. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. I dont want to alarm you all, but i would suggest rewatching the prequel films before grabbing this book. 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. Previously, i had read a new dawn and ahsoka, both of which i greatly enjoyed. The first canon novel, appropriately enough named a new dawn, tied into the star wars rebels television series. Now, in chuck wendigs final aftermath book, empires end, fans finally have the particulars of what led to the.
The book, though it doesnt deal with the characters i love most from star wars, still feels like a star wars novel. A new plot synopsis of the upcoming novel star wars. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. This book made star wars a bit worse, and even better, the whole story. The portrayal of the innerworkings of the new republic, seeing characters like mon mothma and leia in their roles, trying to take care of the empire while at the same time transitioning to a new galactic government, is excellent. As you can imagine, although the empires head has been severed, the body remains and real permanent victory still a way off. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Set after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, empires end is the third of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. Aftermath novel the novel is the first in a trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Given that it delves a bit into big ideas and does have its share of messy consequences of blaster fire, id guess the ideal young end of aftermath s age range to be. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig.
The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. For a while after the old expanded universe was dropped from canon, we had no idea what would happen between the last frame of return of the jedi and the first one of the force awakens. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. 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. It was the single most challenging read ive ever had, in the sense that i just wanted to stop every other sentence. The second novel in chuck wendigs aftermath series, life debt, sees norra wexley and her gang of outcasts stir up some more trouble for the failing empire, as well as for themselves. There is so much unknown between the battle of endor and the events of the force awakens, and were excited to take our first step into that space obviously i wish i could tell you more about the story, but i cant just yet. I was expecting something different from this novel, aftermath, since its supposed to be the first book in a trilogy setting the new ambiance in the star wars. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Nothing too major, but it should be good enough for any fan desperate to learn more about how the.
Aftermath is a star wars expanded universe novel by chuck wendig and the first postendor story released following the continuity reboot by disney the rebel alliance is busy trying to make the switch from guerrilla military movement to a legitimate government, but the empire, though crippled by the events at endor, is still a force to be reckoned with and now one of its powerful fleets is. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. Jul 30, 2016 one of the major concerns star wars fans had with the first aftermath book was the fact that the first novel was interspersed with far too many interludes. With an intense plot, political intrigue and great characterization, wendigs aftermath. This story focuses on a few members of the rebel alliance trying to stop the imperials from regrouping after their defeat above endor. Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Episode 53 tom chansky of the sith list talks podcasting and the star wars saga. Mar 10, 2015 the journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. Aftermath, however, blows them both out of the water in terms of clenchworthy plot points and beautiful character arcs.
The trilogy, which began publication on september 4, 2015 with the novel aftermath, tells a canonical story of events that took place after star wars. Star wars aftermath takes place right after return of the jedi ends, beginning with the celebration we see at the end of the film. Jul 10, 2015 start the fanfare author chuck wendig is getting his own star wars trilogy in aftermath, due in stores sept. The book basically revolves around the events that took place after the return of the jedi and before the force awakens. Plot descriptions of upcoming star wars novels reveal new characters. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. Along the way, yoda starts having dire visions of darth sidious and the rise of darth vader. The writing is bad, the plot is bad, the character development is bad. Those familiar with the term life debt in regards to star wars lore will be pleased to note that han and chewie do have a far larger role to play this time around, and thats not all there is to look. New york times bestseller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. Aftermath the novel by chuck wendig that offers fans their first canonical look at a galaxy far, far away following 1983s return of the jedi has received a very particular.
It was the first taste of the end of all things for the empire as seen in the original trilogy. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on. Jun 20, 2016 i would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on star wars. Were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a onceisolated. The plot of the book is honestly what many expected from the first book. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. Aftermath, aka the first canon del rey novel set after episode vi, and barnes and noble have got a synopsis online at their site. Mar 17, 2015 whats more, aftermath will be the first book in a trilogy that begins to bridge the star wars timeline between return of the jedi and the force awakens. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. The novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars. Honestly i wasnt sure what to expect having been a huge star wars fan since i was a kid, id seen all the movies as well as all the tv series even the notorious holiday special. Aftermath is full of the strange creatures and dusty technology that helps to make up the star wars universe. Whats more, aftermath will be the first book in a trilogy that begins to bridge the star wars timeline between return of the jedi and the force awakens.
Clone wars goes even further into detail regarding the order, and just why the clones accepted it so willingly as it turns out, the clone scientists on kamino programmed the clones with order 66 at birth. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and disney will be completely forgiven. The force awakensthe second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Harrison ford says hes returning to indiana jones in about 2 months. I would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on star wars. 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. There is so much unknown between the battle of endor and the events of the force awakens, and were excited to take our first step into that space. Chuck wendigs aftermath books act as a sort of inbetween trilogy, bridging a lot of the gap between the original star wars trilogy and the force awakens. Aftermath is the third consecutive sw novel ive read this year. Flickering myth praise for chuck wendigs aftermath star wars.
Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses its. This is probably going to be long so ill cut to the chase. Start the fanfare author chuck wendig is getting his own star wars trilogy in aftermath, due in stores sept. Aftermath the journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. Aftermath has been released, and it gives us a lot of clues as to what happened right after return of the jedi. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former.
The journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good. Aftermath in the comment section below as i would love to hear them and discuss the novel with you all. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Aftermath is a really fun story and, to borrow a phrase, a wonderful first step into a larger world.
Empires end is a poor conclusion to a disappointing series. Beginning in season six, yoda begins having premonitions of quigon, and begins a quest to seek out the secret to eternal consciousness. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. The ending, when it comes is just superb and does what a book should, leave you wanting more such as figuring out just who is really in charge of the remnants of the empire. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. Life debt is a great addition to the growing body of work that forms the new star wars world, and is full of some delicious hints about the future of the franchise. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars.
Jas watches it all, proud of herself and her new friends for setting the. The first official story to take place postreturn of the jedi, chuck wendigs aftermath posits the star wars universe as a place where following the decisive battle of endor, the empire has lost the battle and very possibly the war but its not down for the count yet. Dec 29, 2016 february sees the release of the third and final chapter of chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy, and penguin random house has unveiled the official synopsis for star wars. Aftermath is my first foray into the star wars eu expanded universe books. Chuck wendigs star wars book aftermath gets the trilogy. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. Sep 29, 2015 aftermath is a really fun story and, to borrow a phrase, a wonderful first step into a larger world. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books.
February sees the release of the third and final chapter of chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy, and penguin random house has unveiled the official synopsis for star wars. The interludes are still here in life debt, im happy to say, but theyre included more sparingly. Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015. Oct 11, 2016 clone wars goes a long way to setting up the plot twist. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. He then populates this canvas with intriguing, lively, thoughtful characters that fit into the spaces seamlesslythe ending, when it comes is just superb and does what a book should, leave you wanting more such as figuring out just.
Life debt, i didnt hate the first book as some did, but i certainly found it lacking. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015.
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