Aftermath has been released, and it gives us a lot of clues as to what happened right after return of the jedi. Along the way, yoda starts having dire visions of darth sidious and the rise of darth vader. 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. Episode 53 tom chansky of the sith list talks podcasting and the star wars saga. 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. 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. Plot descriptions of upcoming star wars novels reveal new characters.
Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. 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. Aftermath the journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. Start the fanfare author chuck wendig is getting his own star wars trilogy in aftermath, due in stores sept. Nothing too major, but it should be good enough for any fan desperate to learn more about how the. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Chuck wendigs star wars book aftermath gets the 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. 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. Aftermath novel the novel is the first in a trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Beginning in season six, yoda begins having premonitions of quigon, and begins a quest to seek out the secret to eternal consciousness.
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. Previously, i had read a new dawn and ahsoka, both of which i greatly enjoyed. 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. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. 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. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. 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. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. I would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on star wars.
As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses its. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars. Aftermath, aka the first canon del rey novel set after episode vi, and barnes and noble have got a synopsis online at their site. Now, in chuck wendigs final aftermath book, empires end, fans finally have the particulars of what led to the.
This story focuses on a few members of the rebel alliance trying to stop the imperials from regrouping after their defeat above endor. 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. The force awakensthe second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Jul 10, 2015 start the fanfare author chuck wendig is getting his own star wars trilogy in aftermath, due in stores sept. Topics about this book topics that mention this book.
Aftermath is a really fun story and, to borrow a phrase, a wonderful first step into a larger world. The first canon novel, appropriately enough named a new dawn, tied into the star wars rebels television series. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good. 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. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. This is probably going to be long so ill cut to the chase.
Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. Jun 20, 2016 i would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on star wars. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of. 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. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. Oct 11, 2016 clone wars goes a long way to setting up the plot twist. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. As you can imagine, although the empires head has been severed, the body remains and real permanent victory still a way off.
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. 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. 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. 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. Sep 29, 2015 aftermath is a really fun story and, to borrow a phrase, a wonderful first step into a larger world. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Aftermath in the comment section below as i would love to hear them and discuss the novel with you all. 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. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. 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. Aftermath is full of the strange creatures and dusty technology that helps to make up the star wars universe.
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. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003. Aftermath is the third consecutive sw novel ive read this year. Written by multiple authors, the series was set 25 to 30 years after the original films and introduced the yuuzhan vong, a powerful alien race attempting to invade and conquer the entire galaxy. The writing is bad, the plot is bad, the character development is bad.
The journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. 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. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I dont want to alarm you all, but i would suggest rewatching the prequel films before grabbing this book. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens.
Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that. 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. 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. Mar 10, 2015 the journey to the force awakens will begin on september 4, 2015. 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. 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. 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. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. With an intense plot, political intrigue and great characterization, wendigs aftermath.
Harrison ford says hes returning to indiana jones in about 2 months. 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. Jas watches it all, proud of herself and her new friends for setting the. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books. Life debt, i didnt hate the first book as some did, but i certainly found it lacking. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. The book basically revolves around the events that took place after the return of the jedi and before the force awakens. 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. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Aftermath, however, blows them both out of the water in terms of clenchworthy plot points and beautiful character arcs. Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. The interludes are still here in life debt, im happy to say, but theyre included more sparingly. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens.
The book, though it doesnt deal with the characters i love most from star wars, still feels like a star wars novel. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former. 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. It was the first taste of the end of all things for the empire as seen in the original trilogy. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. The novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. 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. 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.