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- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherRandom House Worlds
- Publication dateMarch 17, 2020
- Dimensions6.43 x 1.05 x 9.5 inches
- ISBN-100593128400
- ISBN-13978-0593128404
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including expanded scenes and additional content not seen in theaters!
The Resistance has been reborn. But although Rey and her fellow heroes are back in the fight, the war against the First Order, now led by Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, is far from over. Just as the spark of rebellion is rekindling, a mysterious signal broadcasts throughout the galaxy, with a chilling message: Emperor Palpatine, long thought defeated and destroyed, is back from the dead.
Has the ancient Lord of the Sith truly returned? Kylo Ren cuts a swath of destruction across the stars, determined to discover any challenge to his control over the First Order and his destiny to rule over the galaxy—and crush it completely. Meanwhile, to discover the truth, Rey, Finn, Poe, and the Resistance must embark on the most perilous adventure they have ever faced.
Featuring all-new scenes adapted from never-before-seen material, deleted scenes, and input from the filmmakers, the story that began in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and continued in Star Wars: The Last Jedi reaches an astounding conclusion.
The Resistance has been reborn. But although Rey and her fellow heroes are back in the fight, the war against the First Order, now led by Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, is far from over. Just as the spark of rebellion is rekindling, a mysterious signal broadcasts throughout the galaxy, with a chilling message: Emperor Palpatine, long thought defeated and destroyed, is back from the dead.
Has the ancient Lord of the Sith truly returned? Kylo Ren cuts a swath of destruction across the stars, determined to discover any challenge to his control over the First Order and his destiny to rule over the galaxy—and crush it completely. Meanwhile, to discover the truth, Rey, Finn, Poe, and the Resistance must embark on the most perilous adventure they have ever faced.
Featuring all-new scenes adapted from never-before-seen material, deleted scenes, and input from the filmmakers, the story that began in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and continued in Star Wars: The Last Jedi reaches an astounding conclusion.
About the Author
Rae Carson has been inspired to create stories ever since seeing a certain 1977 film. She's the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns series, the award-winning Walk on Earth a Stranger, and Star Wars: Most Wanted. She lives in Arizona with her husband, surrounded by cats and tie-in merchandise.
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Chapter 1
Rey sat cross-legged, eyes closed. She didn’t remember rising off the ground, but she was vaguely aware that somehow she’d ended up floating. Pebbles and small boulders hovered around her, like a field of asteroids orbiting their sun. The Force flowed through her, buoyed her, connected her to everything. The lush rain forest moon of Ajan Kloss was teeming with life. She could feel every tree and fern, every reptile and insect. A few strides away in a hidden den, a small furry creature groomed its litter of four kits.
“That’s it, Rey,” came Leia’s voice, deep and soothing as always. “Very good. Your connection becomes stronger every day. Can you feel it?”
“Yes.”
“Now reach out. If your mind is ready, you’ll be able to hear those who have come before.”
Rey inhaled through her nose and sent her awareness into the void. Peace and calm were key, Leia always said. She reached, she searched, she felt the breeze on her cheeks, she smelled loamy soil, damp from the recent rain.
“Be with me, be with me, be with me,” she murmured. But she heard . . . nothing except wind in the trees and chirruping insects.
“Rey?”
She didn’t want to admit that she was failing, so instead she said, “Why did you stop training with Luke?” Her words came out too harsh, almost like a challenge.
Leia took it in stride. “Another life called to me.”
Eyes still closed, Rey asked, “How did you know?”
“A feeling. Visions. Of serving the galaxy in different ways.”
“But how did you know those visions were true?” Rey pressed.
“I knew.” She heard the smile in Leia’s voice.
Rey didn’t understand how Leia could be so sure. Of anything.
“I treasured each moment I spent with my brother,” Leia added. “The things he taught me . . . I use them every day. Once you touch the Force, it’s part of you always. Over the years, I continued to learn, to grow. There were times on the Senate floor when the meditations I’d practiced with Luke were the only thing that kept me from causing a galactic incident.”
Rey frowned. Leia didn’t need patience. She could have made anyone do anything she wanted, with the power of the Force. Surely she’d been tempted?
“Was Luke angry? When you quit?” She hoped Leia noticed that she could talk and float at the same time now. That was progress, right?
Leia paused to consider. “He was disappointed. But he understood. I think he held out hope that I’d return to it someday.”
Rey almost laughed. “He should have known better.” Once Leia made a decision, it was for keeps.
“I gave him my lightsaber to convince him otherwise. Told him to pass it on to a promising student someday.” But–Leia’s voice had grown tight. Rey sensed she was holding something back.
“Where’s your lightsaber now?”
“No idea. Now stop trying to distract me,” Leia said. “Reach out.”
Rey refocused and emptied her mind of worries, just as Leia had taught her. She cast out her awareness. Opened herself to anything the Force might want to tell her. Tentatively, she called for him: Master Skywalker?
Nothing, nothing, and more nothing.
“Master Leia, I don’t hear anyone.”
“Let go of all thought. Let go of fear. Reach out. Invite the Jedi of the past to be with you.”
“Be with me . . . be with me . . .” She waited all of a second, maybe two. “They’re not with me.” Rey made a noise of exasperation, then flipped herself neatly to land on the ground. Rocks toppled around her.
“Rey,” Leia said. The general could put so much into a single word: chastisement, acceptance, amusement, fondness. Maybe that’s why she’d become such a powerful leader. “Be patient.”
“I’m starting to think it’s impossible. To hear the voices of the Jedi who came before,” Rey said, striding toward Leia.
Her Master always managed to look neat and tidy, no matter how muddy their makeshift base got. Her hair was pulled back into a circlet of braids, and she wore a quilted vest over a brown tunic. Alderaanian jewelry always dangled from her earlobes, wrapped her wrists and fingers. Her eyes were bright and knowing, as always, but Rey had noticed that her movements had slowed recently, as though her bones ached.
Leia’s face held a hint of a smile. “Nothing’s impossible.”
Rey grabbed her blast helmet and leapt to her feet. “Nothing’s impossible . . .” she echoed, trying to believe it. “I’m going to run the training course. That I can do.” Rey needed to run. Or maybe hit something.
Leia handed her Luke’s lightsaber. Rey took it reverently. Then she dashed into the jungle. BB-8 rolling after her.
Leia watched Rey sprint away, a hint of a smile on her lips. Training the girl always filled her with pride, but also misgiving. Rey was both a wonderful and an exasperating student. Frustrated with anything she didn’t pick up quickly, completely unaware how fast she did pick things up.
She wasn’t one to judge, though. Leia had exasperated Luke just as much. Besides, there was something about growing old that made her connection with the Force even stronger. When the body began to fail, the mind reached out, unencumbered by physical ability. The truth was, Leia couldn’t run through the jungle if she wanted to. Peace and calm came easily because her body craved them.
Then again, perhaps Leia had never been young. By the time she’d reached the age Rey was now, she was leading a rebellion.
Rey could be a great leader someday, and she would be, if Leia had anything to do with it. The girl had darkness inside her, just like Ben. But Leia would not make the same mistakes she had with her son. She would not give in to fear—neither of the darkness rising within her pupil nor of her own questionable qualifications as a teacher. Most important, she would never send Rey away.
Leia turned and began walking back toward the base. She reached out a hand and let her fingers trail through the ferns and broad-leafed creepers that lined her path. Ajan Kloss held so many good memories. Years ago, she’d trained here with Luke, who had declared it “Nice Dagobah.” He’d claimed it was as wet, warm, green, and overflowing with life as the planet where he’d trained with Yoda—except it didn’t smell bad.
She stepped into a clearing. To her right, a large tree with a massive trunk reached for sunlight, spreading a canopy of branches that shaded the clearing, keeping anything else from growing except ground creeping ferns and low, sparse grass. Leia had trained right here, in this very spot. She reached out and touched the tree trunk reverently. A large bole of bark had formed around an old wound. It was almost sealed shut.
Leia had been the one to damage the tree. She’d swung for Luke with her lightsaber and missed, slashing into the tree trunk instead. This tree had been healing itself for more than two decades.
Oh, Luke, I hope I’m doing this right, she thought. Leia was no Jedi Master, but she had learned from the best. And not just from Luke; over the years she’d occasionally heard the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi through the Force, and even more rarely, that of Yoda. Some days it had felt as though she’d learned from the Force itself. She was first and foremost a politician and a general, but she had accepted her Jedi legacy and embraced it as best she could.
And maybe that’s exactly what Rey needed: training in the Force not from a formal Master, but rather someone grounded in the everyday minutiae of life and survival. Obi-Wan had failed to keep Vader from the dark side. Luke had failed the same way with Ben. She could not fail Rey.
Insects sang as she walked. Birds warbled overhead, and tiny amphibians trilled their mating calls. Odd how such a raucous place could be so peaceful. The noise was so loud, so ever-present, and so soothing, it was almost as perfect as silence.
Rey sat cross-legged, eyes closed. She didn’t remember rising off the ground, but she was vaguely aware that somehow she’d ended up floating. Pebbles and small boulders hovered around her, like a field of asteroids orbiting their sun. The Force flowed through her, buoyed her, connected her to everything. The lush rain forest moon of Ajan Kloss was teeming with life. She could feel every tree and fern, every reptile and insect. A few strides away in a hidden den, a small furry creature groomed its litter of four kits.
“That’s it, Rey,” came Leia’s voice, deep and soothing as always. “Very good. Your connection becomes stronger every day. Can you feel it?”
“Yes.”
“Now reach out. If your mind is ready, you’ll be able to hear those who have come before.”
Rey inhaled through her nose and sent her awareness into the void. Peace and calm were key, Leia always said. She reached, she searched, she felt the breeze on her cheeks, she smelled loamy soil, damp from the recent rain.
“Be with me, be with me, be with me,” she murmured. But she heard . . . nothing except wind in the trees and chirruping insects.
“Rey?”
She didn’t want to admit that she was failing, so instead she said, “Why did you stop training with Luke?” Her words came out too harsh, almost like a challenge.
Leia took it in stride. “Another life called to me.”
Eyes still closed, Rey asked, “How did you know?”
“A feeling. Visions. Of serving the galaxy in different ways.”
“But how did you know those visions were true?” Rey pressed.
“I knew.” She heard the smile in Leia’s voice.
Rey didn’t understand how Leia could be so sure. Of anything.
“I treasured each moment I spent with my brother,” Leia added. “The things he taught me . . . I use them every day. Once you touch the Force, it’s part of you always. Over the years, I continued to learn, to grow. There were times on the Senate floor when the meditations I’d practiced with Luke were the only thing that kept me from causing a galactic incident.”
Rey frowned. Leia didn’t need patience. She could have made anyone do anything she wanted, with the power of the Force. Surely she’d been tempted?
“Was Luke angry? When you quit?” She hoped Leia noticed that she could talk and float at the same time now. That was progress, right?
Leia paused to consider. “He was disappointed. But he understood. I think he held out hope that I’d return to it someday.”
Rey almost laughed. “He should have known better.” Once Leia made a decision, it was for keeps.
“I gave him my lightsaber to convince him otherwise. Told him to pass it on to a promising student someday.” But–Leia’s voice had grown tight. Rey sensed she was holding something back.
“Where’s your lightsaber now?”
“No idea. Now stop trying to distract me,” Leia said. “Reach out.”
Rey refocused and emptied her mind of worries, just as Leia had taught her. She cast out her awareness. Opened herself to anything the Force might want to tell her. Tentatively, she called for him: Master Skywalker?
Nothing, nothing, and more nothing.
“Master Leia, I don’t hear anyone.”
“Let go of all thought. Let go of fear. Reach out. Invite the Jedi of the past to be with you.”
“Be with me . . . be with me . . .” She waited all of a second, maybe two. “They’re not with me.” Rey made a noise of exasperation, then flipped herself neatly to land on the ground. Rocks toppled around her.
“Rey,” Leia said. The general could put so much into a single word: chastisement, acceptance, amusement, fondness. Maybe that’s why she’d become such a powerful leader. “Be patient.”
“I’m starting to think it’s impossible. To hear the voices of the Jedi who came before,” Rey said, striding toward Leia.
Her Master always managed to look neat and tidy, no matter how muddy their makeshift base got. Her hair was pulled back into a circlet of braids, and she wore a quilted vest over a brown tunic. Alderaanian jewelry always dangled from her earlobes, wrapped her wrists and fingers. Her eyes were bright and knowing, as always, but Rey had noticed that her movements had slowed recently, as though her bones ached.
Leia’s face held a hint of a smile. “Nothing’s impossible.”
Rey grabbed her blast helmet and leapt to her feet. “Nothing’s impossible . . .” she echoed, trying to believe it. “I’m going to run the training course. That I can do.” Rey needed to run. Or maybe hit something.
Leia handed her Luke’s lightsaber. Rey took it reverently. Then she dashed into the jungle. BB-8 rolling after her.
Leia watched Rey sprint away, a hint of a smile on her lips. Training the girl always filled her with pride, but also misgiving. Rey was both a wonderful and an exasperating student. Frustrated with anything she didn’t pick up quickly, completely unaware how fast she did pick things up.
She wasn’t one to judge, though. Leia had exasperated Luke just as much. Besides, there was something about growing old that made her connection with the Force even stronger. When the body began to fail, the mind reached out, unencumbered by physical ability. The truth was, Leia couldn’t run through the jungle if she wanted to. Peace and calm came easily because her body craved them.
Then again, perhaps Leia had never been young. By the time she’d reached the age Rey was now, she was leading a rebellion.
Rey could be a great leader someday, and she would be, if Leia had anything to do with it. The girl had darkness inside her, just like Ben. But Leia would not make the same mistakes she had with her son. She would not give in to fear—neither of the darkness rising within her pupil nor of her own questionable qualifications as a teacher. Most important, she would never send Rey away.
Leia turned and began walking back toward the base. She reached out a hand and let her fingers trail through the ferns and broad-leafed creepers that lined her path. Ajan Kloss held so many good memories. Years ago, she’d trained here with Luke, who had declared it “Nice Dagobah.” He’d claimed it was as wet, warm, green, and overflowing with life as the planet where he’d trained with Yoda—except it didn’t smell bad.
She stepped into a clearing. To her right, a large tree with a massive trunk reached for sunlight, spreading a canopy of branches that shaded the clearing, keeping anything else from growing except ground creeping ferns and low, sparse grass. Leia had trained right here, in this very spot. She reached out and touched the tree trunk reverently. A large bole of bark had formed around an old wound. It was almost sealed shut.
Leia had been the one to damage the tree. She’d swung for Luke with her lightsaber and missed, slashing into the tree trunk instead. This tree had been healing itself for more than two decades.
Oh, Luke, I hope I’m doing this right, she thought. Leia was no Jedi Master, but she had learned from the best. And not just from Luke; over the years she’d occasionally heard the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi through the Force, and even more rarely, that of Yoda. Some days it had felt as though she’d learned from the Force itself. She was first and foremost a politician and a general, but she had accepted her Jedi legacy and embraced it as best she could.
And maybe that’s exactly what Rey needed: training in the Force not from a formal Master, but rather someone grounded in the everyday minutiae of life and survival. Obi-Wan had failed to keep Vader from the dark side. Luke had failed the same way with Ben. She could not fail Rey.
Insects sang as she walked. Birds warbled overhead, and tiny amphibians trilled their mating calls. Odd how such a raucous place could be so peaceful. The noise was so loud, so ever-present, and so soothing, it was almost as perfect as silence.
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593128400 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593128404 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.43 x 1.05 x 9.5 inches |
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Wonderful writing by Rae Carson
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
This Expanded Edition, and especially the well-produced audiobook version, is strongly recommended for anyone who (actually) enjoyed the Rise of Skywalker theatrical release. Rey--oops, Rae--correctly represents not just the plot points that many critics seem to...
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This Expanded Edition, and especially the well-produced audiobook version, is strongly recommended for anyone who (actually) enjoyed the Rise of Skywalker theatrical release. Rey--oops, Rae--correctly represents not just the plot points that many critics seem to misunderstand, but more importantly, the spirit and heart of each character. She does this by "slowing down" the action and sharing each character's inner dialog at many of the key points in the story. One great example is what we learn about Leia at the beginning of the story, and especially her concerns about being the best teacher she can be for Rey. Leia: “She could not fail Rey...Leia and Rey were different, the last remnants of a dead order. Together, they would carve a new path.” But even more moving are what we learn about Rey's thoughts. One memorable example is Rey's acknowledgment of her newfound appreciation for her Resistance friends as she prepares to leave on the dangerous mission to Pasaana: "Rey had understood on some level that she wasn’t alone anymore. But now, she knew it. And it was so wonderful, it hurt. Tears filled her eyes. Loneliness was a kind of agony. But belonging was another." Another example is Rey's thoughts as she lights up her new yellow-bladed lightsaber on Tatooine at the end: “She loved it...it was beautiful. It fit so perfectly in her hand...and she would carry it with her forever.” Lucasfilm, if you're listening, I personally feel that, while Rise of Skywalker received some criticism mainly because of its disconnect with the Last Jedi, it was nonetheless a very moving origin story for Rey. As many (brave) critics like Paul Tassi of Forbes.com, Thomas Bacon, Katherine Stinson, and Pri Rosa of ScreenRant.com, Ryan Britt of Inverse.com, and Vincent Case of Cheetsheet.com all suggest, many fans would love to see what Rey, now a "Jedi 2.0," does with her new lightsaber. And please have Rae Carson write the novelization.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Finally, Insight into Kylo Ren!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
*Spoilers Ahead-If you've already seen the move, feel free to read on.* I never really cared before about the Star Wars universe until The Force Awakens introduced me to the character of Kylo Ren. Some out there hate him because he's too "emo", but I think that's...
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*Spoilers Ahead-If you've already seen the move, feel free to read on.*
I never really cared before about the Star Wars universe until The Force Awakens introduced me to the character of Kylo Ren. Some out there hate him because he's too "emo", but I think that's exactly what makes him so incredibly interesting. He's not the stereotypical Big Baddie sitting on a throne, twirling his mustache and laughing maniacally, being evil just for the sake of being evil (there are already many characters like that). No, he's a real person who feels inner conflict about the things he does, and you feel for him because of that struggle.
The whole reason I read all three novels is that I wanted to dive more into his head, but I was disappointed that the first two novels only give rare snippets of insight into Kylo's inner workings and mostly take insight from Rey's perspective. However, this book is fantastic in that while Kylo is questing and engaging with other characters, it gives his inner dialogue, so you can now know his true motivations and thought process throughout. It also does the same for Rey and a bit for the secondary characters as well.
Fans will also be glad to know that the novel explains how Palpatine is still alive, how he was able to have a "son", how Kylo survives falling into that crevice, how Kylo is able to get off Kef Bir when Rey steals his TIE, more details about Zorii Bliss, and other things I'm forgetting. There are also added or extended scenes that help flesh out the fast paced movie. Of course, as a Kylo Ren fan, I was incensed watching the movie when Ben Solo found the light and gave up his life force for Rey, only to have Rey look sad for two seconds as he fades into the Force, and then goes on with her life as if he never existed. In the book, it gives a more satisfying conclusion to the scene where Ben loses his life and shows that Rey does acknowledge the pain of his loss, the importance of his life and his place as her other half (dyad). So, if you enjoyed The Rise of Skywalker movie and are looking for more inner dialogue from characters and a few more detailed scenes, this is the book for you! It was my favorite of the three sequel novelizations; my only complaint is at 247 pages, it was too short!
I never really cared before about the Star Wars universe until The Force Awakens introduced me to the character of Kylo Ren. Some out there hate him because he's too "emo", but I think that's exactly what makes him so incredibly interesting. He's not the stereotypical Big Baddie sitting on a throne, twirling his mustache and laughing maniacally, being evil just for the sake of being evil (there are already many characters like that). No, he's a real person who feels inner conflict about the things he does, and you feel for him because of that struggle.
The whole reason I read all three novels is that I wanted to dive more into his head, but I was disappointed that the first two novels only give rare snippets of insight into Kylo's inner workings and mostly take insight from Rey's perspective. However, this book is fantastic in that while Kylo is questing and engaging with other characters, it gives his inner dialogue, so you can now know his true motivations and thought process throughout. It also does the same for Rey and a bit for the secondary characters as well.
Fans will also be glad to know that the novel explains how Palpatine is still alive, how he was able to have a "son", how Kylo survives falling into that crevice, how Kylo is able to get off Kef Bir when Rey steals his TIE, more details about Zorii Bliss, and other things I'm forgetting. There are also added or extended scenes that help flesh out the fast paced movie. Of course, as a Kylo Ren fan, I was incensed watching the movie when Ben Solo found the light and gave up his life force for Rey, only to have Rey look sad for two seconds as he fades into the Force, and then goes on with her life as if he never existed. In the book, it gives a more satisfying conclusion to the scene where Ben loses his life and shows that Rey does acknowledge the pain of his loss, the importance of his life and his place as her other half (dyad). So, if you enjoyed The Rise of Skywalker movie and are looking for more inner dialogue from characters and a few more detailed scenes, this is the book for you! It was my favorite of the three sequel novelizations; my only complaint is at 247 pages, it was too short!
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Adds to the Movie, Short Adaptation for the Film's Runtime
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
Rae Carson’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” adapts “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” by J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio, Derek Connolly, and Colin Trevorrow. The story picks up approximately a year after the events of “The Rise of Skywalker,” with the Resistance...
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Rae Carson’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” adapts “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” by J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio, Derek Connolly, and Colin Trevorrow. The story picks up approximately a year after the events of “The Rise of Skywalker,” with the Resistance in tatters doing its best to assemble allies and strategically strike at the First Order, whose grasp extends throughout the galaxy. A message purporting to be from Emperor Sheev Palpatine, though dead after the Battle of Endor, incites Kylo Ren to seek out the Sith Lord. Rey, meanwhile, has continued her Jedi training under General Leia Solo, while Poe Dameron, Finn, and Chewbacca bring information from a spy within the First Order that Ren has access to a new fleet on Exegol, a world controlled by the Sith.
Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8 follow a clue from Luke’s notes to Pasaana, where they hope to find a Sith wayfinder to guide them to Exegol. Kylo Ren, having met with the cloned Palpatine and summed the Knights of Ren, searches for Rey who he believes is destined to rule the galaxy alongside him. Rey and company find a dagger on Pasanna with a Sith inscription that purports to lead them to the wayfinder, but C-3PO is forbidden from translating the language of the Sith. When Ren arrives, he captures the dagger and Chewbacca. Rey, Finn, and Poe take C-3PO to Kijimi to get the assistance of Babu Frik, who can reprogram Threepio to translate Sith. With his help, they learn that the wayfinder is on Endor in the wreckage of the second Death Star. There, Rey confronts her own darkness as well as Kylo Ren, who reveals to her that she is the Emperor’s granddaughter. She nearly kills Ben, but they both feel Leia’s passing through the Force. Rey heals him and flees to Ahch-To. There, the spirit of Luke Skywalker assures her that she may choose her destiny, giving her his X-Wing as she travels to Exegol.
Rey broadcasts the path to Exegol in order that Finn, Poe, and Rose Tico may follow with the Resistance fleet. Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca go to recruit help, building on contacts that Leia had nurtured following the disaster on Crait. On the moon of Endor, Ben Solo imagines an encounter with Han Solo, mirroring their final meeting from “The Force Awakens.” Ben chooses the light this time and sets off to help Rey on Exegol, where she faces Palpatine while the Resistance fleet combats the Sith Star Destroyers in the planet’s atmosphere. Together, they defeat the Emperor, Ben sacrificing his life in order to save Rey’s, while the Resistance fleet and their allies defeat the Sith Star Destroyers. After celebrating with her friends, Rey visits the ruins of the Lars homestead, taking the name Skywalker in honor of Luke and Leia and to continue their legacy.
Rae Carson’s “expanded edition” novel adds scenes that did not appear in the film, adding more to Leia’s inner thoughts in a way that J.J. Abrams could not due to limitations in using previously-filmed footage. The novel also explains how Mustafar transformed from “Revenge of the Sith” to “The Rise of Skywalker” (pgs. 19-21). Carson helps to explain how Palpatine survived his death in “Return of the Jedi” through the use of a clone body, now disintegrating (pgs. 26-27, 220). In this, she recalls Tom Veitch’s “Dark Empire” trilogy from 1991-1995. She explains that Rey’s father was a failed clone of Palpatine, without powers, but that Palpatine kept him alive in the hope of continuing his lineage (pg. 220). Carson also spends more time examining the nature of identity in the novel than the film did. As Leia muses, “If Vader could become Anakin again, Kylo Ren could become Ben… She was Leia Skywalker Organa Solo. As she caressed Han’s medal, she fully embraced all those inheritances. And she would pass them all to the next generation. Her Skywalker legacy would go to Rey, Organa to Poe, and she would try one last time to pass her Solo legacy to her son” (pg. 172). Carson likewise uses Lando’s musing on the members of the Resistance in order to tie this story in with the novels bridging the Original and Sequel Trilogy. He thinks about Snap Wexley as “Wedge’s stepkid,” a reference to Rebecca Roanhorse’s “Resistance Reborn” (pg. 195), though here as in the film I would have liked to see Wedge react to Snap’s death based on this relationship (pgs. 223, 225). The final battle directly identifies the Ghost from “Star Wars Rebels,” Phantom Squadron from Chuck Wendig’s “Aftermath” trilogy, Alphabet Squadron from Alexander Freed’s novel of the same name, and Zay Versio of Inferno Squad, daughter of Del Meeko and Iden Versio, from “Battlefront II” (pgs. 224-225). Carson even works in a pun at the moment of Allegiant General Pryde’s death aboard a Star Destroyer, writing, “Pryde fell” (pg. 233).
Carson’s previous “Star Wars” credits include the short story “The Red One” in the 40th anniversary anthology “From a Certain Point of View,” the story “Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing” in the “Last Jedi” tie-in anthology “Canto Bight,” and “Most Wanted,” a YA tie-in novel for “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” One thing that is somewhat distressing is how short this novel is for the film’s runtime. As the “expanded edition,” I thought it would be longer than 247 pages for a 144-minute film. For comparison, the novelization of “A New Hope” is 260 pages (121 minutes), “The Empire Strikes Back” is 216 (124 minutes), “Return of the Jedi” is 229 pages (131 minutes), “The Phantom Menace” was 324 pages (136 minutes), “Attack of the Clones” is 353 (142 minutes), “Revenge of the Sith” is 418 pages long (140 minutes), “The Force Awakens” is 260 pages (138 minutes), “Rogue One” is 319 (133 minutes), “The Last Jedi” is 312 (152 minutes), and “Solo” is 282 pages long (135 minutes). That said, it does answer many of the questions J.J. Abrams left unanswered in his film and includes some nice callbacks to the new canon of novels that began in 2015.
Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8 follow a clue from Luke’s notes to Pasaana, where they hope to find a Sith wayfinder to guide them to Exegol. Kylo Ren, having met with the cloned Palpatine and summed the Knights of Ren, searches for Rey who he believes is destined to rule the galaxy alongside him. Rey and company find a dagger on Pasanna with a Sith inscription that purports to lead them to the wayfinder, but C-3PO is forbidden from translating the language of the Sith. When Ren arrives, he captures the dagger and Chewbacca. Rey, Finn, and Poe take C-3PO to Kijimi to get the assistance of Babu Frik, who can reprogram Threepio to translate Sith. With his help, they learn that the wayfinder is on Endor in the wreckage of the second Death Star. There, Rey confronts her own darkness as well as Kylo Ren, who reveals to her that she is the Emperor’s granddaughter. She nearly kills Ben, but they both feel Leia’s passing through the Force. Rey heals him and flees to Ahch-To. There, the spirit of Luke Skywalker assures her that she may choose her destiny, giving her his X-Wing as she travels to Exegol.
Rey broadcasts the path to Exegol in order that Finn, Poe, and Rose Tico may follow with the Resistance fleet. Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca go to recruit help, building on contacts that Leia had nurtured following the disaster on Crait. On the moon of Endor, Ben Solo imagines an encounter with Han Solo, mirroring their final meeting from “The Force Awakens.” Ben chooses the light this time and sets off to help Rey on Exegol, where she faces Palpatine while the Resistance fleet combats the Sith Star Destroyers in the planet’s atmosphere. Together, they defeat the Emperor, Ben sacrificing his life in order to save Rey’s, while the Resistance fleet and their allies defeat the Sith Star Destroyers. After celebrating with her friends, Rey visits the ruins of the Lars homestead, taking the name Skywalker in honor of Luke and Leia and to continue their legacy.
Rae Carson’s “expanded edition” novel adds scenes that did not appear in the film, adding more to Leia’s inner thoughts in a way that J.J. Abrams could not due to limitations in using previously-filmed footage. The novel also explains how Mustafar transformed from “Revenge of the Sith” to “The Rise of Skywalker” (pgs. 19-21). Carson helps to explain how Palpatine survived his death in “Return of the Jedi” through the use of a clone body, now disintegrating (pgs. 26-27, 220). In this, she recalls Tom Veitch’s “Dark Empire” trilogy from 1991-1995. She explains that Rey’s father was a failed clone of Palpatine, without powers, but that Palpatine kept him alive in the hope of continuing his lineage (pg. 220). Carson also spends more time examining the nature of identity in the novel than the film did. As Leia muses, “If Vader could become Anakin again, Kylo Ren could become Ben… She was Leia Skywalker Organa Solo. As she caressed Han’s medal, she fully embraced all those inheritances. And she would pass them all to the next generation. Her Skywalker legacy would go to Rey, Organa to Poe, and she would try one last time to pass her Solo legacy to her son” (pg. 172). Carson likewise uses Lando’s musing on the members of the Resistance in order to tie this story in with the novels bridging the Original and Sequel Trilogy. He thinks about Snap Wexley as “Wedge’s stepkid,” a reference to Rebecca Roanhorse’s “Resistance Reborn” (pg. 195), though here as in the film I would have liked to see Wedge react to Snap’s death based on this relationship (pgs. 223, 225). The final battle directly identifies the Ghost from “Star Wars Rebels,” Phantom Squadron from Chuck Wendig’s “Aftermath” trilogy, Alphabet Squadron from Alexander Freed’s novel of the same name, and Zay Versio of Inferno Squad, daughter of Del Meeko and Iden Versio, from “Battlefront II” (pgs. 224-225). Carson even works in a pun at the moment of Allegiant General Pryde’s death aboard a Star Destroyer, writing, “Pryde fell” (pg. 233).
Carson’s previous “Star Wars” credits include the short story “The Red One” in the 40th anniversary anthology “From a Certain Point of View,” the story “Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing” in the “Last Jedi” tie-in anthology “Canto Bight,” and “Most Wanted,” a YA tie-in novel for “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” One thing that is somewhat distressing is how short this novel is for the film’s runtime. As the “expanded edition,” I thought it would be longer than 247 pages for a 144-minute film. For comparison, the novelization of “A New Hope” is 260 pages (121 minutes), “The Empire Strikes Back” is 216 (124 minutes), “Return of the Jedi” is 229 pages (131 minutes), “The Phantom Menace” was 324 pages (136 minutes), “Attack of the Clones” is 353 (142 minutes), “Revenge of the Sith” is 418 pages long (140 minutes), “The Force Awakens” is 260 pages (138 minutes), “Rogue One” is 319 (133 minutes), “The Last Jedi” is 312 (152 minutes), and “Solo” is 282 pages long (135 minutes). That said, it does answer many of the questions J.J. Abrams left unanswered in his film and includes some nice callbacks to the new canon of novels that began in 2015.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
A good novelization (contains movie spoilers)
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
+++Warning, this will contain spoilers from the movie, and some of the clarifying points from the book. If you have not yet seen the movie, then read at your own risk+++ This is a fairly straightforward novelization of the movie. Like most of the novelizations...
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+++Warning, this will contain spoilers from the movie, and some of the clarifying points from the book. If you have not yet seen the movie, then read at your own risk+++
This is a fairly straightforward novelization of the movie. Like most of the novelizations that have been put out since from the prequel trilogy novels to date, there are additional elements that flesh out the plot points, and, in my opinion, make the overall story better. The big one is an explanation of how exactly Palpatine came back (he did not survive being thrown down the reactor shaft in Return of the Jedi), and the message he sent out announcing his return to the galaxy. It also gives more insight into what Finn was trying to tell Rey throughout the movie but never does. And, gives more context to "the kiss" and makes it seem a lot less forced and creepy as it came off in the movie.
Overall, how much you enjoy the book will probably be very closely tied to how you felt about the movie. I liked, but did not love, the movie, mostly because I think they had to spend too much time retconning elements from The Last Jedi and resurrecting plot points that were set up in TFA and tossed aside in TLJ. Making it even more clear that there should have been one writer for the entire trilogy. If you hated the movie, then there is nothing in the book that is likely to change your mind. If however, you liked the movie, then there is a good chance that the novelization will make you like the story even more.
This is a fairly straightforward novelization of the movie. Like most of the novelizations that have been put out since from the prequel trilogy novels to date, there are additional elements that flesh out the plot points, and, in my opinion, make the overall story better. The big one is an explanation of how exactly Palpatine came back (he did not survive being thrown down the reactor shaft in Return of the Jedi), and the message he sent out announcing his return to the galaxy. It also gives more insight into what Finn was trying to tell Rey throughout the movie but never does. And, gives more context to "the kiss" and makes it seem a lot less forced and creepy as it came off in the movie.
Overall, how much you enjoy the book will probably be very closely tied to how you felt about the movie. I liked, but did not love, the movie, mostly because I think they had to spend too much time retconning elements from The Last Jedi and resurrecting plot points that were set up in TFA and tossed aside in TLJ. Making it even more clear that there should have been one writer for the entire trilogy. If you hated the movie, then there is nothing in the book that is likely to change your mind. If however, you liked the movie, then there is a good chance that the novelization will make you like the story even more.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Read the movie
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
Not sure what was expanded as most books are expanded from the movies
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Quick read, repeats the beats of the movie perfectly with added scenes and explanations
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020
This is everything I look for in a novelization. If you've seen the movie you will find most, if not all, of the lines and scenes to be matched perfectly. The book keeps the pace quick and doesn't try to explain clothing, meals and the tiny details you might find...
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This is everything I look for in a novelization.
If you've seen the movie you will find most, if not all, of the lines and scenes to be matched perfectly. The book keeps the pace quick and doesn't try to explain clothing, meals and the tiny details you might find in a regular novel. Those were wisely kept out of this book.
There are extra scenes that makes it worth reading. We find out how the Emperor survived Return of the Jedi for example. We get into Lando's head a little bit. We get some flashbacks to Leia getting trained by Luke. There are pieces of Leia's death being foreshadowed. We even get a deeper understanding of Kylo/Ben and his fate. These are just a few of what's added to the overall story. None of it is wasteful.
Is this a top 20 Star Wars book? No.
Is this one of the best Star Wars novelizations? Yes, between this and the Revenge of the Sith novelization.
The good:
Fast read
Keeps to the movie's dialogue.
Expands on character's thoughts
Provides new scenes
The not so good:
None.
I liked the movie. I loved the novelization. It filled in some gaps that I needed to get some questions answered from the movie. I found this to be one of the more enjoyable Star Wars reads since the sale of the franchise.
I definitely recommend this book.
If you've seen the movie you will find most, if not all, of the lines and scenes to be matched perfectly. The book keeps the pace quick and doesn't try to explain clothing, meals and the tiny details you might find in a regular novel. Those were wisely kept out of this book.
There are extra scenes that makes it worth reading. We find out how the Emperor survived Return of the Jedi for example. We get into Lando's head a little bit. We get some flashbacks to Leia getting trained by Luke. There are pieces of Leia's death being foreshadowed. We even get a deeper understanding of Kylo/Ben and his fate. These are just a few of what's added to the overall story. None of it is wasteful.
Is this a top 20 Star Wars book? No.
Is this one of the best Star Wars novelizations? Yes, between this and the Revenge of the Sith novelization.
The good:
Fast read
Keeps to the movie's dialogue.
Expands on character's thoughts
Provides new scenes
The not so good:
None.
I liked the movie. I loved the novelization. It filled in some gaps that I needed to get some questions answered from the movie. I found this to be one of the more enjoyable Star Wars reads since the sale of the franchise.
I definitely recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Many lingering questions answered!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020
After seeing The Rise of Skywalker, did you leave the theater with a lot of questions? Like, how did Palpatine bring himself back from the dead? Horcruxes? Where did his orcs on Exegol come from? What is that crane contraption supporting his putrid body? What is the deal...
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After seeing The Rise of Skywalker, did you leave the theater with a lot of questions? Like, how did Palpatine bring himself back from the dead? Horcruxes? Where did his orcs on Exegol come from? What is that crane contraption supporting his putrid body? What is the deal with the test tube Snokes? Why did Leia's death seem so sudden? Whose Medal of Honor was she grasping? These questions (and so many more) made me thirsty for a novelization. When I saw that Rae Carson was slated to write it, I got really excited. I have been a fan of hers since reading "A Girl of Fire and Thorns" back in 2011. And having read some other not-so-great Star Wars books, I had high hopes for this.
Carson does not disappoint. Many of my lingering questions were answered. (Although I still would like to know how it's possible that Rey recognizes Ochi's ship, and yet somehow Ochi never saw/found her??) There were soooo many bonus scenes, and LOTS of extra Leia content, which made me super happy. I geeked out the whole time reading it, totally riveted even though I saw the movie twice and knew exactly what would happen. Carson really delves into the characters' feelings and motivations and I very much appreciated that. My only gripe, which is teeny tiny and will probably elicit boos from some people, is that I wish there was a bit more on the Reylo dyad bond. I am a die-hard romantic. Sue me.
Carson does not disappoint. Many of my lingering questions were answered. (Although I still would like to know how it's possible that Rey recognizes Ochi's ship, and yet somehow Ochi never saw/found her??) There were soooo many bonus scenes, and LOTS of extra Leia content, which made me super happy. I geeked out the whole time reading it, totally riveted even though I saw the movie twice and knew exactly what would happen. Carson really delves into the characters' feelings and motivations and I very much appreciated that. My only gripe, which is teeny tiny and will probably elicit boos from some people, is that I wish there was a bit more on the Reylo dyad bond. I am a die-hard romantic. Sue me.
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A fun read but terrible story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
What can I say about TROS that hasn't already been said before? The novelization provides some clarity to character motivations and pretext for scenes that were cut from the final film, but the overall story itself is the same gut punch to new fans that the movie was....
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What can I say about TROS that hasn't already been said before? The novelization provides some clarity to character motivations and pretext for scenes that were cut from the final film, but the overall story itself is the same gut punch to new fans that the movie was.
The sequel trilogy overall seemed to promise a new generation of stories that modern fans could dive into while paying homage to what came before and still expanding upon the themes of George Lucas' space fairytale. While the Force Awakens was a safe, but fun starting point, the Last Jedi blew open the possibilities of an entirely different narrative.
The Force doesn't belong to the Jedi. Fighting to save what we love. Anybody can be a hero/villain whether they had the Force or not and the will to do what needed to be done. It was truly a Pandora's box of endless opportunity but TROS tried to sweep up the dust and put it all back into a safe, nostalgic box while creating a narrative mess at best and a fundamental deconstruction of the Star Wars franchise at worst.
The audiobook is good as always with excellent narration and sound fx, but the story falls flat for pretty much every. single. character.
The book is an easy read if you want more details than the movie provided, but ultimately it's still a shallow, fanboi pleasing, betrayal of George's space fairytale, where Hope and Love won the day and the Heroes were left looking to the future. Instead TROS leaves the heroes with ashes in their mouth. Even in death, evil triumphs. No matter how long you've been manipulated by a demon in your head, even when you choose to 'be better' as Luke Skywalker says in Battlefront 2, it's not good enough to justify living Happily ever after with your soulmate/dyad. It's a bitter, cynical, slap in the face by bitter, cynical corporate hacks.
The sequel trilogy overall seemed to promise a new generation of stories that modern fans could dive into while paying homage to what came before and still expanding upon the themes of George Lucas' space fairytale. While the Force Awakens was a safe, but fun starting point, the Last Jedi blew open the possibilities of an entirely different narrative.
The Force doesn't belong to the Jedi. Fighting to save what we love. Anybody can be a hero/villain whether they had the Force or not and the will to do what needed to be done. It was truly a Pandora's box of endless opportunity but TROS tried to sweep up the dust and put it all back into a safe, nostalgic box while creating a narrative mess at best and a fundamental deconstruction of the Star Wars franchise at worst.
The audiobook is good as always with excellent narration and sound fx, but the story falls flat for pretty much every. single. character.
The book is an easy read if you want more details than the movie provided, but ultimately it's still a shallow, fanboi pleasing, betrayal of George's space fairytale, where Hope and Love won the day and the Heroes were left looking to the future. Instead TROS leaves the heroes with ashes in their mouth. Even in death, evil triumphs. No matter how long you've been manipulated by a demon in your head, even when you choose to 'be better' as Luke Skywalker says in Battlefront 2, it's not good enough to justify living Happily ever after with your soulmate/dyad. It's a bitter, cynical, slap in the face by bitter, cynical corporate hacks.
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Matheus Soares
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Excelente produto e entrega ultra rápida!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 26, 2022
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Lex Glez
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Love It
Reviewed in Mexico on September 7, 2020
Never thought I would enjoy reading extended versions of these kind, but I did. Some gaps were filled and I wish some of these were put into the cinematic version.
Never thought I would enjoy reading extended versions of these kind, but I did. Some gaps were filled and I wish some of these were put into the cinematic version.
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Avery Gessner
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Better than the movie! Explains all the questions the film left unanswered.
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2020
While I didn't hate the Rise of Skywalker like some people did, I did find myself a bit disappointed. The reason for this was because of its breakneck storytelling and it neglected to explain key plot points (ex: how the emperor survived). However, I did find the film...See more
While I didn't hate the Rise of Skywalker like some people did, I did find myself a bit disappointed. The reason for this was because of its breakneck storytelling and it neglected to explain key plot points (ex: how the emperor survived). However, I did find the film enjoyable, to say the least. The novelization of the Rise of Skywalker, on the other hand, is fantastic! It explains all the questions I had from the film and makes the story much more enjoyable. I'm not sure if the expanded sections of the book were deleted scenes that were cut from the final film, but they really add to the story. There's a whole section that expands on Zorii Bliss, as well as Lando Calrissian, which were completely absent from the film. Both those side stories are great too! It bugged me how Zorii and Lando were hardly in the film, so it's nice to see their characters get fleshed out in the novelization. My only complaint with the book is that it's too short. It's only 247 pages, which really isn't enough for a two and a half hour movie. Out of all the novelizations for the sequel trilogy, this one is the shortest. The only good thing about its reduced length is that the book rarely drags in regard to storytelling. In reality, the book should have been 300-350 pages long. If you liked the Rise of Skywalker, odds are you'll really enjoy the novelization. Even if you were a bit disappointed in the film, like myself, you may be really surprised at how the novelization makes the whole story much better. In the end, I actually came to enjoy the film more from reading the book.
While I didn't hate the Rise of Skywalker like some people did, I did find myself a bit disappointed. The reason for this was because of its breakneck storytelling and it neglected to explain key plot points (ex: how the emperor survived). However, I did find the film enjoyable, to say the least.
The novelization of the Rise of Skywalker, on the other hand, is fantastic! It explains all the questions I had from the film and makes the story much more enjoyable. I'm not sure if the expanded sections of the book were deleted scenes that were cut from the final film, but they really add to the story. There's a whole section that expands on Zorii Bliss, as well as Lando Calrissian, which were completely absent from the film. Both those side stories are great too! It bugged me how Zorii and Lando were hardly in the film, so it's nice to see their characters get fleshed out in the novelization.
My only complaint with the book is that it's too short. It's only 247 pages, which really isn't enough for a two and a half hour movie. Out of all the novelizations for the sequel trilogy, this one is the shortest. The only good thing about its reduced length is that the book rarely drags in regard to storytelling. In reality, the book should have been 300-350 pages long.
If you liked the Rise of Skywalker, odds are you'll really enjoy the novelization. Even if you were a bit disappointed in the film, like myself, you may be really surprised at how the novelization makes the whole story much better. In the end, I actually came to enjoy the film more from reading the book.
The novelization of the Rise of Skywalker, on the other hand, is fantastic! It explains all the questions I had from the film and makes the story much more enjoyable. I'm not sure if the expanded sections of the book were deleted scenes that were cut from the final film, but they really add to the story. There's a whole section that expands on Zorii Bliss, as well as Lando Calrissian, which were completely absent from the film. Both those side stories are great too! It bugged me how Zorii and Lando were hardly in the film, so it's nice to see their characters get fleshed out in the novelization.
My only complaint with the book is that it's too short. It's only 247 pages, which really isn't enough for a two and a half hour movie. Out of all the novelizations for the sequel trilogy, this one is the shortest. The only good thing about its reduced length is that the book rarely drags in regard to storytelling. In reality, the book should have been 300-350 pages long.
If you liked the Rise of Skywalker, odds are you'll really enjoy the novelization. Even if you were a bit disappointed in the film, like myself, you may be really surprised at how the novelization makes the whole story much better. In the end, I actually came to enjoy the film more from reading the book.
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Au top comme d'habitude
Reviewed in France on January 15, 2021
Rien à dire
Rien à dire
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clark kent
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Brilliant
Reviewed in India on July 1, 2020
Worth a read to fill in some gaps in the movie. Well written and must read for every fan. .
Worth a read to fill in some gaps in the movie. Well written and must read for every fan. .
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