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The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition: Star Wars Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Rae Carson (Author), Marc Thompson (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
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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.

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 36 minutes
  2. Author
    Rae Carson
  3. Narrator
    Marc Thompson
  4. Audible release date
    March 17, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07YSWK212
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 36 minutes
Author Rae Carson
Narrator Marc Thompson
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date March 17, 2020
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07YSWK212
Best Sellers Rank #39,521 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#226 in Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-In Fiction
#910 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#915 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction

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amazoner
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful writing by Rae Carson
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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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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KGK
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Insight into Kylo Ren!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
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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!
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Matheus Soares
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente produto e entrega ultra rápida!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 26, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente produto e entrega ultra rápida!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 26, 2022
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Lex Glez
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It
Reviewed in Mexico on September 7, 2020
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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
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the movie! Explains all the questions the film left unanswered.
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2020
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Au top comme d'habitude
Reviewed in France on January 15, 2021
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clark kent
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in India on July 1, 2020
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Worth a read to fill in some gaps in the movie. Well written and must read for every fan. .
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