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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Hardcover – December 20, 2016

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material.

As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate . . . and a threat that may be too great to overcome.

If the worlds at the Empire’s mercy stand any chance, it lies with an unlikely band of allies: Jyn Erso, a resourceful young woman seeking vengeance; Cassian Andor, a war-weary rebel commander; Bodhi Rook, a defector from the Empire’s military; Chirrut Îmwe, a blind holy man and his crack-shot companion, Baze Malbus; and K-2SO, a deadly Imperial droid turned against its former masters. In their hands rests the new hope that could turn the tide toward a crucial Rebellion victory—if only they can capture the plans to the Empire’s new weapon.

But even as they race toward their dangerous goal, the specter of their ultimate enemy—a monstrous world unto itself—darkens the skies. Waiting to herald the Empire’s brutal reign with a burst of annihilation worthy of its dreaded name: Death Star.

Praise for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

“One of the best movie adaptations yet.”—Cinelinx

“Rogue One bridged characters and elements of the prequels and original Star Wars trilogy in a visually stunning ride, but there are even more rich details hiding in the film’s novelization, [which] reveals and expands with inner monologues and character insights, political knots, and nuance.”—The Daily Dot

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization deepens a tale of hope. . . . [Jyn Erso] proves to be even more fascinating here than she was in the movie.”—New York Daily News

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“One of the best movie adaptations yet.”—Cinelinx

“Rogue One bridged characters and elements of the prequels and original Star Wars trilogy in a visually stunning ride, but there are even more rich details hiding in the film’s novelization, [which] reveals and expands with inner monologues and character insights, political knots, and nuance.”—The Daily Dot

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization deepens a tale of hope. . . . [Jyn Erso] proves to be even more fascinating here than she was in the movie.”—New York Daily News

About the Author

Alexander Freed is the author of Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company and Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Lost Suns and has written many short stories, comic books, and videogames. Born near Philadelphia, he endeavors to bring the city’s dour charm with him to his current home of Austin, Texas.

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Series: Star Wars
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Del Rey; Mti edition (December 20, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399178457
ISBN-13: 978-0399178450
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (219 customer reviews)
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One of the best Star Wars Novelizations

ByHeather Hiestermanon December 20, 2016

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Honestly, one of the best SW novelizations I've read, tied only with Revenge of the Sith. The book is not merely a "based on the movie" but would be a great addition to the SW canon even if it had never been filmed.
Instead of merely regurgitating the movie script with a few deleted scenes thrown in, Alexander Freed (Battlefront: Twilight Company) fleshes out the story and characters, explaining their motivations and inner conflicts in ways a movie cannot. Freed explains why Jyn is the way she is and her motivations are more chaotic than they seem in the movie. Cassian seems way more conflicted than I got from the character in the movie. The death scenes for Chirrut and Baze delve deeper into their friendship. Bodhi's arc and damage from the tentacle creature isn't handwaved away. Just great Star Wars writing.
And one of the absolute best things of the book are the bits of "Supplemental Data" sprinkled throughout. Everything from a page from a history of Jedha to bitchy memos between Tarkin and Krennick to the best, most hilarious: a series of memos between Galen and Death Star middle management.

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Fast-paced; Insightful; Totally made me cry

ByK. Marieon December 30, 2016

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I rarely write reviews but I'm doing so today because I honestly want everyone to read this incredible novel. I could gush over it for hours- the writing is absolutely masterful and I feel so much more connected with the characters that I did during the film. I loved the actors in the movie, don't get me wrong, but they did more fighting than talking. So this is the way to finally see inside the characters' heads, if you will, to truly understand their motivations and their worries and their dreams. This novel is worthy to be canon and thank you Alexander Freed for writing a masterpiece.

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Meet the rebel spies who stole the plans for the DEATH STAR

ByRobert R. Pokorny Jr.on January 2, 2017

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This is the novelization of the movie with the same title. It's a prequel to Episode IV, STAR WARS: A New Hope. It tells us the following:
* Who created the Death Star?
* How did the rebels obtain the plans for the Death Star?
It's a very clever story that contains very few characters that we have previously known in the Star Wars universe. Over the pages we're introduced to many new characters and creatures. You learn about factions within the Rebel Alliance. You learn SO MUCH about the things you've been wondering about all these years from the beginning of the Star Wars saga.

And now we have a better understanding of these words, since this is what Rogue One is all about:
Episode IV: A NEW HOPE
"It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.

During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.

Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy...."

If you already saw the movie, I'd suggest reading the book. There are always more details to fill in the blanks that movies can never completely fill. If you didn't see the movie I would HIGHLY recommend this book to fans so you can have the extra insight into the characters and be prepared for the visuals on screen. It's well-written and compelling. Very worthwhile reading for any STAR WARS fan.

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Excellent Addition to the Star Wars Canon (rebooted)

ByJulieVINE VOICEon January 2, 2017

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Summary: A faithful novelization for the Rogue One movie. Rogue One

Note: Spoilers will follow, so if you haven't seen Rogue One, stop reading, correct that ... then come back, buy the book, and read it a time or two.

Additional Thoughts:
- Not too much differs from the movie, so if you've seen Rogue One and have favorite lines, they're probably in here. That said, there are a few slight additions to dialogue that probably reflect stuff that ended up on the cutting room floor so the movie didn't end up 4 hrs long.
- The descriptions are smooth and beautiful or vivid and dark when they need to be.
- I love that books allow one greater insight into the character's thoughts and feelings that may or may not show up in the brief moments we get to see them on the big (or little) screen.
- Disney is two for two in terms of turning out high quality Star Wars movies. I admit to not reading The Force Awakens novelization because I didn't like the author (his other Star Wars books were downright boring in my opinion.). So, I can't compare the quality of the two, but this one is very, very high.
- The Rogue One movie is better the second and third times you see it because there is a tremendous amount of backstory that can be confusing during the first viewing. Reading the novelization first might help, but I think seeing the movie then reading the book might be more fun.
- The short exchanges between Galen and Krennic's people are amusing. We also get a little taste of the rivalry between Tarkin and Krennic.
- Krennic's kind of a fun bad guy to get to know along the way here.
- The portrayal of Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, K-2SO, Bohdi Rook, Saw Gerrera, Baze Malbus, and Chirrut Imwe seems spot-on. The page-time for each character seems well balanced, which is quite a feat since there are a ton of characters.

Conclusion: A great book to read in between seeing Rogue One. (See the movie, read the book, see the movie :-)

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Published 5 days ago by L. J. Webb

This Rogue Isn't Very Roguish

This book started out better than some of the Star Wars books. But it didn't satisfy and it plows old ground.Read more

Published 7 days ago by Thomas C. Tucker

it's easy to show snippets that piece the bulk of it

Sometimes, movies aren't able to delve deep into the characters personality, past expenses, or even thief emotions.Read more

Published 9 days ago by Jo Ann Mitchell

Rogue One a Must for the Stars War Fan

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Published 13 days ago by Amazon Customer

Follows the movie (obviously) and gives some insight to the ...

Follows the movie (obviously) and gives some insight to the mindset of each character in each of the scenes in the movie. Would have preferred a bit more story though.Read more

Published 14 days ago by TM

I love all Star wars so I'm biased

I love the extras in the book vs the movie.. But wow I really s
Wish more from these awesome characters could be in the works.. But I just don't see how!Read more

Published 17 days ago by Kindle Customer

A very good novelization of the movie

If you have read the novelization for The Force Awakens, this is very much in the same vein. Telling the story from the movie, with some points fleshed out.Read more

Published 23 days ago by Mike S.

Rogue one novel

Really good book, gets the spots the movie doesnt and also a lot of fun to read. Everybody that is a fan should have this book.Read more

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