Jan 28, 2016 steve chats with star wars aftermath author chuck wendig about the process, challenges and juicy tidbits about writing the latest official star wars novel. Steve chats with star wars aftermath author chuck wendig about the process, challenges and juicy tidbits about writing the latest official star wars novel. This series had a rocky start, but if you stuck with it, has a fun conclusion with the battle of jakku. Whether as its own story or as the finale to the promising aftermath trilogy, this is likely to disappoint, at least on a first read. Chuck, for those who dont know is an incredibly gifted author and one of my favourite writers. When i was a kid, the playground had these cool cage swings that you had to pump with your arms to get going. 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. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a onceisolated planet. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. The book has been authored by chuck wendig and is based on scientific fiction audiobook. The force awakens by chuck wendig online at alibris. Aftermath, his bestselling new expanded universe book, are out of step with jedi worldview alison flood fri 11 sep 2015 10. 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 the novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars.
I learned quickly that arguments would always break out over who got to play luke or. The force awakens by wendig, chuck from amazons fiction books store. Sep 04, 2015 aftermath is a strong foot forward into unexplored territory and puts down just enough foundation that you can start picturing the resistance and first order of the force awakens taking shape. On september 4, 2014, author chuck wendig tweeted that he wanted to write a star wars book.
Star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. The second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Aftermath begins on the planet coruscant as people gather in monument plaza to tear down the statue of emperor palpatine, the man who had long ago enslaved the entire. Listendownload star wars aftermath audiobook chuck wendig.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read life debt. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are. Sep 11, 2015 chuck wendig says critics claiming gay agenda in star wars. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath begins on the planet coruscant as people gather in monument plaza to tear down the statue of emperor palpatine, the.
There are young adult star wars novels by jude watson with better character development, pacing, and action scenes than this novel. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I found that it worked very well in audiobook form, but your mileage may vary. Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer. It introduces a new cast of characters into a milieu that is. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Aftermath is my first foray into the star wars eu expanded universe books. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. He has contributed over two million words to the roleplaying game industry, and was the developer of the popular hunter. Star wars aftermath takes place right after return of the jedi ends, beginning with the celebration we see at the end of the film.
Star wars aftermath is a novel written by american author chuck wendig. One year to the day saw force friday and the release of his new book, star wars. Sep 14, 2015 on september 4, 2014, author chuck wendig tweeted that he wanted to write a star wars book. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. 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. Devastating blows against the empire and major victories for the rebel alliance.
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. Hes the author of many novels, including blackbirds, atlanta burns, zer0es, and the ya heartland series. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliance now a fledgling new republic presses its advantage by hunting down the enemys. Star wars post chuck wendig once again strikes gold, offering a sweeping narrative with plenty of insight into both the state of the galaxy at large and beloved characters both new and old. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Wendig was a guest over the weekend at dragon con, held every labor day weekend in atlanta, and still didnt miss out on any of the force friday action. Chuck wendig is a novelist, a screenwriter, and a freelance penmonkey. Chuck wendig says critics claiming gay agenda in star wars. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. He currently lives in the forests of pennsyltucky with his wife, tiny human, and red dog.
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. Star wars aftermath chuck wendigs reaction youtube. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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.
Star wars aftermath audiobook is a continuation story the global craze of star wars mania. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by chuck wendig on amazon i am excited and inspired to see a well known indie author get to live my dreamwrite an official star wars novel that will live forever in that universe. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read empires end. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. He has a natural ability to spin a good story, although all those ive read have been decidedly adult in nature. The battle actually ties in nicely with the battlefront video game as well as talks about how the star destroyer that the falcon flies through in episode vii gets there. Aftermath, his bestselling new expanded universe book, are out of step with jedi worldview alison flood fri. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars.
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. 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. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are in retreat. 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 the force awakens. Life debt by chuck wendig overdrive rakuten overdrive. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about.
Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Aftermath suffers from some of the same problems that rogue one. Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. I wonder if this is a pseudonym, since wendig is very close to wendigo. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by chuck wendig on amazon i am excited and inspired to see a well known indie author get to live my dreamwrite an official star wars novel that will live forever in. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliance. He is cowriter of the short film pandemic and the emmynominated digital narrative collapsus. 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 as the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a onceisolated planet. Listendownload star wars aftermath audiobook chuck. I learned quickly that arguments would always break out over who got to play luke or han, so i always volunteered to play wedge.