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I'll probably get the Kindle version (if available). There is nothing wrong with the book, as best I can tell, and it seems to fill in many gaps that were left out of the movie. I'm just glad I listened to this and didn't just read it. This novel did not make much of an effort to do that.

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He filled in the many, many gaps left by an overly-edited movie and actually made the story better than the movie had been (not hard to do, I grant you). An example of a fabulous novelization was Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover. This felt like a simplistic book with a few ten dollar words thrown in. I have read other novelizations that have more densely filled in thoughts and some background/back story more effectively. There are some scenes in this book that I assume were edited out of the final cut, but are here in the book, which is fun too. I almost got the impression that JJ Abrams said to Alan Dean Foster that he shouldn't go much beyond the screenplay.

I was disappointed by the lack of additional information that I thought the novelization might provide. His voices and acting were so well done, very expressive and easy to follow! Little sound effects that are known to be in Star Wars audiobooks make this a fun read too. The movie was good, but this book probably is even better.Ī fantastic production, the story, just the movie Obviously there are no new twists that dramatically change things here, but it is in the subtle differences and additions that the book brings that will give you a bit more depth and insight not only to a number of the characters, but also to the overall story line. I have seen a review or two that claim this book adds nothing new if you've seen the movie and nothing could be further from the truth.

Marc Thompson, as always, does an incredible job of really sucking you into the moment. but then after that, get this book and listen. go see the movie before listening to this audio book. What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars: The Force Awakens?Īgain. But even better are the scenes that are included which were not included in the movie. A few scenes are extended and (of course) give more detail on the thoughts of the characters. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Ībsolutely. So return to that galaxy far, far away, and prepare yourself for what happens when the Force awakens. Yet the simple belief in good can still empower ordinary individuals to rise and meet the greatest challenges. Darth Vader may have been redeemed and the Emperor vanquished, but peace can be fleeting, and evil does not easily relent. Set years after Return of the Jedi, this stunning new action-packed adventure rockets us back into the world of Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker, while introducing a host of exciting new characters. And alongside the cinematic debut comes the thrilling novel adaptation by New York Times best-selling science fiction master Alan Dean Foster. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike - beginning with the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. More than 30 years ago, Star Wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - Science FictionĪ New York Times best seller: The official novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the blockbuster film directed by J.