Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story (Novelization)

Heard about some big shot gangster putting together a novelization…

Out today, Solo: A Star Wars Story novelization by Mur Lafferty brings Han Solo’s origin story to the page and even gives us a little more than we saw in the film. (Hence the Extended Edition banner at the top.) That said, the Solo novelization isn’t going to change anyone’s mind about the story or even the film itself. If you generally enjoyed Solo, you’ll likely enjoy the novelization but it doesn’t reach that exalted top shelf where Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One sit. However, if you’re the least bit interested in the book, it’s worth picking up especially for the deleted scenes like those set at the Imperial Academy. (Long live Tag and Bink!)

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Tosche Station Book Club #13: Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty

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This month on the Tosche Station Book Club, Nanci is joined by Brian to gush about Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty.

The next month pick is The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

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