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Star Wars : from a Certain Point of View

Star Wars : from a Certain Point of View

Return of the Jedi
Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
592
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection revisits the iconic events of Star Wars: A New Hope through the eyes of over 40 different characters, both familiar and new. Each story offers a unique perspective on the galaxy-changing moments, from the pilots of the Death Star to the denizens of Mos Eisley. Discover untold tales and fresh insights into the classic saga.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousNostalgicThought-Provoking
Multiple POVs

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

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Charlie Jane Anders

Charlie Jane Anders is a writer whose work often explores science fiction and fantasy themes. You might know them from their contributions to The Best of Uncanny.

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Mary Kenney

Mary Kenney writes across popular franchises, contributing to Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View and My Little Pony comics. Her work also includes Godzilla Rivals and the graphic novel Gamer Girls, showcasing her range in science fiction, fantasy, and comics.

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Olivie Blake

Olivie Blake is the pen name of Alexene Farol Follmuth, an American author of half-Filipino descent born in the Bay Area and now based in Los Angeles. She left law school to write full-time and is best known for The Atlas Six trilogy, a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller; she also publishes young-adult novels, including My Mechanical Romance, under her legal name.

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Saladin Ahmed

Saladin Ahmed (born October 4, 1975) is an Eisner Award winning American comic book writer and a science fiction/fantasy poetry and prose writer. His 2012 book Throne of the Crescent Moon was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and won the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Ahmed's fiction has been published in anthologies and magazines including Strange Horizons, Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show, Clockwork Phoenix 2 and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. He is currently the writer...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in order?

    This collection of short stories can be read in any order, as each story offers a self-contained perspective on events from "Star Wars: A New Hope." While they all relate to the same overarching narrative, there is no sequential plot to follow between the individual contributions.

  • How does this book connect to other Star Wars stories?

    This book is part of a larger series of "From a Certain Point of View" anthologies, each focusing on a different film in the original Star Wars trilogy. While each volume stands alone, they collectively offer expanded perspectives across the saga.

  • What makes this book unique among Star Wars tie-ins?

    Unlike many Star Wars books that follow a single protagonist or a linear plot, this anthology provides over 40 distinct viewpoints, including those of minor characters and even inanimate objects, offering a mosaic-like re-telling of a familiar story.