Solo A Star Wars Story Expanded Edi..., Mur Lafferty
Solo A Star Wars Story Expanded Edi..., Mur Lafferty
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Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition

Author: Mur Lafferty

Series: Star Wars

Narrator: Marc Thompson

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/04/2018


Synopsis

Don’t miss the exclusive content in this thrilling adaptation of Solo: A Star Wars Story, with scenes from alternate versions of the script including Han Solo’s time in the Imperial Navy, Qi’ra’s past, the beginnings of the rebellion, and more!
 
Though Han Solo has thrilled Star Wars fans for decades, the notorious wisecracking scoundrel was chasing adventure and dodging trouble long before he walked into the cantina at Mos Eisley spaceport.
 
Young Han dreams of someday soaring into space at the helm of his own starship and leaving his home, the gritty industrial planet Corellia, far behind. But as long as he’s trapped in a life of poverty and crime—and under the thumb of the sinister Lady Proxima and her brutal street gang—reaching the distant stars seems impossible. When Han tries to escape with his girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Qi’ra, he makes it out—but she doesn’t. Desperate for a way to find his own offworld vessel and free her, Han enlists in the Imperial Navy—the last place for a rebellious loner who doesn’t play well with others.
 
When the Empire clips his wings, Han goes rogue and plunges into the shady world of smugglers, gamblers, and con artists. There he meets the charming and cunning high roller Lando Calrissian, makes an unlikely friend in a cantankerous Wookiee called Chewbacca, and first lays eyes on the Millennium Falcon. To snag his piece of the outlaw pie, Han joins a crew of pirates to pull off a risky heist. The stakes are high, the danger is great, and the odds are slim. But never tell Han Solo the odds.

Praise for Solo: A Star Wars Story

“Mur Lafferty has given us the best adaptation of a Star Wars film yet.”—Star Wars News Net
 
“If you liked the movie but were left wanting more, this novel has exactly what you need.”—CNET
 
“A fun adventure tale within the larger Star Wars franchise that goes beyond the run-of-the-mill novelization treatment to explore a new bit of the world that we haven’t yet seen.”—The Verge

About The Author

Mur Lafferty is an award-winning author and Hall of Fame podcaster. She’s the author of the Nebula- and Hugo-nominated finalist Six Wakes and the Shambling Guides series, and host of the popular Ditch Diggers and I Should Be Writing podcasts. She also co-edits the Hugo-nominated podcast magazine Escape Pod. Lafferty lives with her husband, daughter, and two dogs in Durham, North Carolina, where she runs, plays computer and board games, and bakes bread.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Khurram

I was slightly disappointing with this book. In fairness it did get better towards the end, but it was a bit too little too late. This is the third Han Solo book to come out since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise. I hated Last Shot, and Love Most Wanted. This book is somewhere between two. I......more

After the tepidness of The Last Jedi Disney really needed to get their act together and give their fans something solid. And this is SO solid! (both book and film.) I loved the movie. It’s one of my favourites in the Star Wars franchise because it explains the personality of one its most important ch......more

Goodreads review by Sinisa

Warning: I carry a heavy bias here. Han Solo is my childhood hero. This is how heroes used to look like ❤️ To paint a broader picture - When other kids would pick He-Man, Superman, Batman or even the Captain Power (and the Soldiers of the Future!) all I wanted was to be Han. I once got into a fight whe......more

Goodreads review by Josh

The expanded adaptation of the feature film, Solo, provides added depth to the first Stars Wars heist-like film, broadening an already entertaining story and immersing the reader in the ever expanding Star Wars universe. Without giving away spoilers, we learn more of Qi'ra's difficult time having be......more


Quotes

“Mur Lafferty has given us the best adaptation of a Star Wars film yet.”Star Wars News Net
 
“If you liked the movie but were left wanting more, this novel has exactly what you need.”CNET
 
“A fun adventure tale within the larger Star Wars franchise that goes beyond the run-of-the-mill novelization treatment to explore a new bit of the world that we haven’t yet seen.”The Verge