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. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in. 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 hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. Jedi council forums star wars books, comics, and expanded universe literature. The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck wendig. This is a list of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction works, sorted by the nature of the catastrophe portrayed. Violence and the remaking of a self, a 2002 book by susan brison. Its written in a different sort of style than every other star wars book out there. The next star wars novel reveals what han and chewie were up to after return of the jedi.
My subjective opinion is heck yeah its worth reading. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. Read aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf. While not the first novels in the new continuity, chuck wendigs aftermath novels were. After return of the jedi was released in theaters in 1983, fans were not done with star wars. After purchase, you will receive an email with further information. 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. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. There are lots of new star wars extended universe books. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have.
The series has been exploring the events that came after the destruction of the second death star in star wars episode vi. Compulsively readable, the kind of caramelcorn book you just keep stuffing in your face until its gone. 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. I think most people wanted this to be what happens next to luke, leia, and han and were disappointed when they. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. The aftermath trilogys biggest reveals screen rant. Since that book hit stores, a lot of people have asked about how to. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book.
The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster. Mar 10, 2015 the references to earth animals caught me off guard too. Star wars novelist strikes back at gay character slurs science. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. Syfy the 5 new star wars eu books you have to read the 5. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. I havent seen that many references to earth animals in a star wars book since alan dean fosters novelization of a new hope, which, yknow, was the first star wars novel ever written.
Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer. Although set in an extremely narrow period of time. Aftermath novel begins bridging the gap between return. All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in aftermath. Download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. While this was a necessary move in order to build the new star wars canon. The remnants of war, a 1996 book by donovan webster. Though considered by many within the galaxy to be distant and relatively worthless, jakku was the site of important events that would shape galactic history. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars.
Presentation mode open print download current view. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on. Aftermath wendig tackles what is quite possibly the trickiest novel to navigate since heir to the empire with confidence and precision, introducing new characters and concepts while retaining the juryrigged, gungho swagger of the original trilogy. Hes the author of many novels, including blackbirds, atlanta burns, zer0es, and the ya heartland series.
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. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. Chuck wendig is the new york times bestselling author of star wars. 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. 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. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi.
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. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. Its a swashbuckling star wars tale with blaster fights and starfighter battles. I dont want to alarm you all, but i would suggest rewatching the prequel films before grabbing this book.
He currently lives in the forests of pennsyltucky with his wife, tiny human, and red dog. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. Aftermath official discussion thread the second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck downdevastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. 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. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf droppdf. Rebels, featured her as captain, but by the time of aftermath she has been promoted to admiral, commanding from the deck of the vigilance. Wendig also introduces several new characters, including exrebel pilot. List of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction post. Chuck wendig star wars aftermath trilogy 3 book collection. This installment focuses on the formal end of the empire during the battle of jakku, which we learn about indirectly in star wars episode vii.
The aftermath trilogy of novels has easily been the centerpiece of lucasfilms journey to the force awakens publishing program, an initiative to fill in the three decades that transpire in between episode vi. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003. Set just after the events of return of the jedi, aftermath is the first entry of a canon trilogy that was released as part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of. Empires end is a poor conclusion to a disappointing series. In 5 aby, jakku was the site of the pivotal battle of jakku, which ended the galactic civil war in favor of the. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the. These give us opportunities to see what other people make of the. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books. 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. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. A large group of people have gathered in monument plaza to see the.
Empires end, the third book in a new trilogy of star wars stories that help fill in the gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Aftermath author chuck wendig recently responded to the negative reaction some fans have had to his introduction of several gay characters in the star wars universe, and boy did he let them have it youd think that authorscreenwriter chuck wendig would be all smiles right now, sitting back and collecting the sweet, sweet moolah his novel, star wars. Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. The force awakens the second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Chuck wendig, author of the new star wars novel aftermath, has told fans. 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. Aftermath official discussion thread the second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck downdevastating blows against the empire, and major victories for. Set after the destruction of the second death star, with the emperor and. If you have a library nearby that has it on the shelf, pick it up and read a little bit. Warning, from here on out we might get into spoiler territory for star wars.
Aftermath, so if youre going to read the book, steer clear of everything else on this page. Aftermath, as well as the miriam black thrillers, the atlanta burns books, and zer0es and invasive, alongside other works across comics, games, film, and more. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to. Jul 16, 2015 that book, a prequel to the tv series star wars. Aftermath, author chuck wendig takes another step forward for diversity, introducing a major gay character to the mix. 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. When sinjir sees jas, he has a flashback to endor, where after the rebels. Jakku was a remote desert planet located in the system of the same name, within the western reaches of the galaxys inner rim.
So, the next question is, is aftermath worth reading. World trade center archive, a 2006 book of photographs and text by joel meyerowitz. Sep 04, 2015 praise for chuck wendigs aftermath 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. For years there were books, comics, radio dramas, video games, and role playing games filling the void. Aftermath, the second novel of the new star wars expanded universe.
This is probably going to be long so ill cut to the chase. Aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf 877. One man searches for meaning in the wasteland after the death of his wife, finding it in unexpected places. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. 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 the book opens with a victory speech from admiral ackbar that sets the stage for. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Campbell award for best new writer and an alum of the sundance screenwriters lab, and he served as the cowriter of the emmy. Its a swashbuckling star wars tale with blaster fights and starfighter battles and daring rescues and bad guys getting whats coming to them. Sep 29, 2015 so, the next question is, is aftermath worth reading. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens.
Sep 04, 2015 there was a lot of attention paid to a lesbian character who becomes a part of the star wars universe in another book this year, and late in aftermath, a character sort of flirts with sinji. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. The surviving imperial elite consolidate their forces and rally for a counter strike against the empires oppressive reign. Aftermath picks up a little while after return of the jedis famous battle of. The novels bring back thrawn in a fashion, and help tie off some loose ends, but also leaves the door open for the next chapter of the star wars universe. 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 havent seen that many references to earth animals in a star wars. Yesterday, entertainment weekly revealed the first chapter of chuck wendings star wars.
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