The Rest<\/strong><\/p>\nOverall, I found the quality of stories found in this collection to be about on par with “The Empire Strikes Back” collection.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested in the other stories that this book tells that aren\u2019t about Boba Fett, I\u2019ve included a list below that is broken down into three sections — the stories I felt are worth reading, the stories that I feel are worth skipping, and the stories that were too bizarre for me to enjoy.<\/p>\n
The Good<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Any Work Worth Doing<\/strong> — This collection of short stories opens with a story about the Death Star II, from the POV of Moff Jerjerrod. This is my favorite kind of story, because it reframes details from the movie in a new light. In this case, the idea of what it means for the Death Star to be fully operational.<\/li>\n
- Dune Sea Songs of Salt and Moonlight<\/strong> — As one of the longer short stories in this collection, I was blown away at how riveting the story was. It showcases the best this collection has to offer, focusing on a very obscure character and building a compelling story around her. What happens in Jabba\u2019s palace is just an aside, it\u2019s not the main focus. It\u2019s a powerful love story, and I adored it. I hope we see more of Thea Guanzon in the future.<\/li>\n
- The Plan<\/strong> — I didn\u2019t expect a short story focused on the Rancor\u2019s handler to hit my emotions, but I was immediately drawn to his story. It felt refreshing, and my only qualm is where it ended. I wanted more!<\/li>\n
- Everyone\u2019s a Critic<\/strong> — I didn\u2019t expect to enjoy a story about Salacious Crumb\u2026 but I did! I thought his backstory was interesting, and the dynamic between him and Jabba was simple but effective.<\/li>\n
- From a Certain Point of View<\/strong> — A wonderful little Obi-Wan story that ties nicely into the Obi-Wan TV show. It was way better than it had any business being, and I really appreciated the nice insight it gave to “Return of the Jedi” with the prequels in mind.<\/li>\n
- No Contingency<\/strong> — This Mon Mothma story is so good, mostly because it puts the character in a situation we rarely see her in – taking charge and diving into action. Surprisingly, it even ties into the Andor TV show. Only thing that felt weird to me? Not a single mention of Bothans!<\/li>\n
- Gone to the Winner\u2019s Circle<\/strong> — The story of one the Endor scout troopers that Luke defeats in one of the film\u2019s most riveting moments. This was surprisingly great! It was so interesting to read about an Imperial who had a great reason for joining up, and seeing the iconic scene from his point of view was really cool. Really enjoyed this one!<\/li>\n
- One Normal Day<\/strong> — This story, starring Wicket, tells how the Empire arrived at Endor. I didn\u2019t expect to like it, given how humanized the Ewoks are, but I thought it was super cute. Plus, bonus points for referencing the old Ewok movies!<\/li>\n
- Divine (?) Intervention<\/strong> — This story focuses on an Ewok shaman, and dives deeper into the religious beliefs of the Ewoks. Entirely fascinating, and I quite enjoyed how the Ewoks were portrayed.<\/li>\n
- The Impossible Flight of Ash Angels<\/strong> — By all accounts, I shouldn\u2019t have liked this story. It isn\u2019t consequential, and doesn\u2019t focus on any familiar characters or moments from “Return of the Jedi.” But the writing is so wonderful, that I was immediately enthralled with the story. It\u2019s a story that is part self-discovery, part love story. A truly wonderful little story.<\/li>\n
- The Ballad of Nanta<\/strong> — I adored this story of a young Ewok who dreams of exploring the stars. This little storyteller, who plays a poignant, memorable role in the film. His story is heartbreaking and hopeful, and I loved this. One of the best stories in the whole collection.<\/li>\n
- Impact<\/strong> — I didn\u2019t expect to like this story, as it totally rewrites an event in “Return of the Jedi.” And while I didn\u2019t care for that, I loved how this story was written. I loved the style, moving backward in time. It was short, but to the point.<\/li>\n
- To The Last<\/strong> — A short story focused on Piett. It is wonderfully written. It honestly doesn\u2019t add much to the collection, but it was so well-written. I just really liked this!<\/li>\n
- The Emperor\u2019s Red Guards<\/strong> — This story lifts the veil on the royal guards, and I love that it canonized some elements from the old Crimson Empire comics. I was initially unenthusiastic about a story told from the first-person perspective, but I really liked that this story dealt with the idea of devoting your entire life to one person, and led to questions about what happens when that person is suddenly gone.<\/li>\n
- Wolf Trap<\/strong> — This short story focuses on a scout trooper that is captured by Ewoks and must find a way to escape before he is eaten. It\u2019s extremely well-written, and I enjoyed it despite the fact that this story focuses on yet another Imperial trooper who is disillusioned with the Empire.<\/li>\n
- The Veteran<\/strong> — The biggest surprise story in this collection is a story from Dexter Jettster after the Death Star II explodes. It\u2019s a story that is small in scope, and deeply sad. I loved how poignant it was.<\/li>\n
- Brotherhood<\/strong> — This story telling Anakin Skywalker\u2019s final moments was perfect. Mike Chen, who wrote the Brotherhood novel, returns to the characters of Anakin and Obi-Wan to write a story guaranteed to bring tears to the eyes. It\u2019s a powerhouse story, and easily the collection\u2019s best.\n<\/ul>\n
The Skippable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Fancy Man<\/strong> — This story serves as a bit of a backstory for Max Rebo. It\u2019s overly long, yet also doesn\u2019t feel long enough. It mostly takes place in the time leading up to the Max Rebo Band arriving at Jabba\u2019s palace. It\u2019s a weird mix of slapstick comedy, and entirely too many references to the fact that Max\u2019s species only have feet.<\/li>\n
- The Key to Remembering<\/strong> — A slice of EV-9D9\u2019s life. As Jabba\u2019s torture droid, there\u2019s a lot of potential here. But the story primarily serves to showcase how EV-9D9 ended up as a bartender in the time of The Mandalorian. I wanted to like it, as the writing is solid, but it\u2019s fairly forgettable.<\/li>\n
- Fortuna Favors the Bold<\/strong> — A short story featuring (you guessed it!) Bib Fortuna. His motivation in this story was surprising, and I thought it was interesting. But the story isn\u2019t long enough to really do anything with it. There\u2019s only the slightest of kernels that tie it into when we next see him, when he dies in the post-credits scene of The Mandalorian\u2019s second season.<\/li>\n
- Kickback<\/strong> — One of the shortest stories in the collection, focusing on the skiff guard who Luke \u201ckicks\u201d while fighting. It\u2019s a classic movie blunder, as the kick clearly<\/em> doesn\u2019t connect. And in true Star Wars retcon fashion, the missed kick was declared by fans to actually be a Force kick. The story has nothing redeeming, it\u2019s just a quick six pages designed with that one small detail in mind.<\/li>\n
- Satisfaction<\/strong> — I wanted to like this Sy Snootles story, especially given the nuance that The Clone Wars added to her character. But this story doesn\u2019t tease out any more of that information. It hints at it, teases it\u2026 but leaves all burning questions unanswered. It felt very unsatisfying.<\/li>\n
- Kernels and Husks<\/strong> — This story focuses on one of the Emperor\u2019s advisors. It\u2019s a very skippable story. It\u2019s written well, but it offers nothing new to “Return of the Jedi.” It doesn\u2019t even flesh out the role of the advisors.<\/li>\n
- The Burden of Leadership<\/strong> — I was disappointed that the Lando story is basically just a story of him giving a speech to a potential deserter about why they need to stay and fight back against the Empire. There\u2019s so many potential stories to tell from Lando\u2019s point of view, and this felt like the lamest option.<\/li>\n
- The Buy-In<\/strong> — A story focused on Nora Wexley, one of the characters from the Aftermath books. It\u2019s a cheerful story, but it mostly focuses around a sabacc game. Because if a story has Lando in it, I guess he\u2019s contractually obligated to sit at a sabacc table at some point.<\/li>\n
- The Man Who Captured Luke Skywalker<\/strong> — This story had a lot of potential, but I was really disappointed with how it turned out. Entirely too brief, and just didn\u2019t flow well for me.<\/li>\n
- Ending Protocol<\/strong> — A story of the shield generator battle, told from the point of view of a stormtrooper who – for reasons that make no sense – is now anti-Imperial. Mostly forgettable.<\/li>\n
- The Last Flight<\/strong> — I didn\u2019t care for this story. Mostly a flashback about how an A-Wing pilot joined the Rebellion. The love story is hackneyed, and very much played out.<\/li>\n
- Twenty and Out<\/strong> — The story of a Death Star gunner with a brilliant retirement plan. Getting a little tired of the Imperial perspective of people that don\u2019t love the Empire. At this point in the book, it feels very overplayed to me. It doesn\u2019t make for a compelling protagonist!<\/li>\n
- Trooper Trouble<\/strong> — This is one of my least favorite stories in the collection. There\u2019s nothing I hate more than a story that tries to be funny. Told from a diary perspective of a stormtrooper, it\u2019s filled with the kind of humor more likely to make you wince than chuckle. It throws everything at the wall to see what sticks. It doesn\u2019t know if it wants to be a pro-union comedy or an observational comedy. I laughed at none of it, and it is one of the longer stories in the collection.<\/li>\n
- The Extra Five Percent<\/strong> — A short little love story about a pilot that comes face-to-face with an exploding Death Star. It didn\u2019t hit me emotionally, I just felt kind of numb to it.<\/li>\n
- When Fire Marked the Sky<\/strong> — This story starring Wedge Antilles felt very dull to me. I did like that this story referenced some of the earlier stories (one of the only stories in this collection to do that!) but I didn\u2019t care for Wedge\u2019s characterization in this.<\/li>\n
- The Chronicler<\/strong> — One of the longest stories in this collection focuses on a character whose job it is to tell the stories of the Rebellion. And this chronicler is not good at their job at all. It\u2019s a way to have all the main characters cameo for their interviews, but it feels really forced. Didn\u2019t like it, and it dragged on for way too long.<\/li>\n
- The Steadfast Soldier<\/strong> — I guess this is supposed to tease the First Order\u2019s future, but this bizarre story doesn\u2019t really do anything other than introduce Pryde as a very incompetent Imperial. Despite the tease, there\u2019s nothing here that even hints at the future of the First Order.\n<\/ul>\n
The Truly Bizarre (Your Mileage May Vary)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- My Mouth Never Closes<\/strong> — I love the work of Charlie Jane Anders, but this story told from the point of view of the Sarlacc was not enjoyable for me. I\u2019m not a fan of stories told from the viewpoint of creatures, especially when they try too hard to be funny. The idea that the Sarlacc doesn\u2019t even like eating meat, and if only people would just leave it alone\u2026 it\u2019s weird! The one saving grace is that it is the only story in this collection that has a tie-in to the Book of Boba Fett. But mostly, it\u2019s just a super weird story. Not for me!<\/li>\n
- The Light That Falls<\/strong> — I would have loved a story from Yoda\u2019s point of view, but for whatever reason, this collection includes Yoda\u2019s death from the point of view of a dragonsnake. It offers nothing new or intriguing, and at six pages, it\u2019s one of the shortest stories collected here.<\/li>\n
- Ackbar<\/strong> — A short, four-page comic of Admiral Ackbar that ends with (you guessed it) \u201cIt\u2019s a trap!\u201d Points for something different, but what a waste for a story focused on Ackbar.<\/li>\n
- Then Fall, Sidious<\/strong> — I\u2026 didn\u2019t get this? It\u2019s a short story with 10 sections (counting down from 10 to 1), but it never makes it clear what the numbers mean. It\u2019s an internal monologue from the Emperor\u2019s point of view, and I dunno\u2026 it just feels weird to me. It\u2019s full of big, clunky words that no one would ever think or speak. It just didn\u2019t feel like an accurate portrayal of the Emperor.<\/li>\n
- Return of the Whills<\/strong> — The final sequel to my least favorite stories in the other “From A Certain Point of View” collections is definitely my least favorite story in this collection. Return of the Whills is supposed to be a humorous exchange between R2-D2 and the Whills as the droid relays the story of “Return of the Jedi” through the film\u2019s opening crawl. The humor is non-existent. It\u2019s simply not funny, and it\u2019s not enjoyable. The only good thing is that it\u2019s four pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi” was released on August 29, 2023.<\/p>\n
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