Battlefront: Twilight Company (Star Wars) Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Alexander Freed
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
349

Battlefront: Twilight Company (Star Wars) by Alexander Freed Book Summary

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED • A companion novel inspired by Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil.

The bravest soldiers. The toughest warriors. The ultimate survivors.

Among the stars and across the vast expanses of space, the Galactic Civil War rages. On the battlefields of multiple worlds in the Mid Rim, legions of ruthless stormtroopers—bent on crushing resistance to the Empire wherever it arises—are waging close and brutal combat against an armada of freedom fighters. In the streets and alleys of ravaged cities, the front-line forces of the Rebel Alliance are taking the fight to the enemy, pushing deeper into Imperial territory and grappling with the savage flesh-and-blood realities of war on the ground.

Leading the charge are the soldiers—men and women, human and nonhuman—of the Sixty-First Mobile Infantry, better known as Twilight Company. Hard-bitten, war-weary, and ferociously loyal to one another, the members of this renegade outfit doggedly survive where others perish, and defiance is their most powerful weapon against the deadliest odds. When orders come down for the rebels to fall back in the face of superior opposition numbers and firepower, Twilight reluctantly complies. Then an unlikely ally radically changes the strategic equation—and gives the Alliance’s hardest-fighting warriors a crucial chance to turn retreat into resurgence.

Orders or not, alone and outgunned but unbowed, Twilight Company locks, loads, and prepares to make its boldest maneuver—trading down-and-dirty battle in the trenches for a game-changing strike at the ultimate target: the very heart of the Empire’s military machine.

Praise for Battlefront: Twilight Company

“A novel that ties in to a video game based on a sprawling sci-fi franchise shouldn’t be this good. . . . Battlefront: Twilight Company effortlessly thrusts readers onto the frontlines of the Galactic Civil War in a gripping tale.”—New York Daily News

“Compelling . . . an entertaining journey through a galaxy in turmoil . . . Battlefront: Twilight Company explores what happens to the cannon fodder fighting and dying in the background of space opera’s cinematic action sequences. Focusing on the life of a few low-ranking Rebel grunts caught up in a vast interstellar conflict, the novel is an enjoyable tale of interstellar adventure and drama.”—IGN

“Satisfyingly complex, immersive and moving . . . a war story unlike any Star Wars book that’s come before it.”—Roqoo Depot

“A military thriller [with] some pretty impressive actions scenes [and] the lived-in, gritty feel of the original trilogy . . . [Alexander] Freed shows us the military side of the Star Wars universe in a way that we haven’t seen much before, while also giving readers new perspectives on classic characters and moments.”—Tech Times

“Twilight Company is one of the greatest Star Wars stories ever about someone doggedly, cynically coming to understand why acting according to the light side is important.”—Den of Geek

“The strongest canon piece of Star Wars literature thus far . . . sure to be a fan-pleasing favorite . . . Explosive action scenes and dark humor only punctuate this character-driven tale [with] heavy world-building and cameos from other characters throughout the Star Wars pantheon.”—Alternative Nation

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Book Name Battlefront: Twilight Company (Star Wars)
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Star Wars fans into military genre will enjoy this. Star Wars fans that are into the military genre will enjoy this book. While personally this is not my favorite style, the novel had some interesting characters and gave a glimpse into the lives of the everyday soldiers during the era of the classic trilogy. While most of novel was from the Rebel's point of view, it also gave perspectives from of a vengeful Imperial defector and a naive Imperial stormtrooper. We all know what the key players of the Star Wars saga are up to between Empire and Jedi. Twilight Company shows how the Galactic Civil War affects the rest of the galaxy. It adds a weight to the war that we have not really seen before. I had a few complaints, but they were minor. There were some random flashbacks of the main character scattered throughout the book that I found hard to follow. They didn't really add a lot to the story, and I didn't feel they were adequately concluded. Some major characters die in this book, but they occur off page (off screen?). It was rather disappointing to connect with some of these characters and later on find out they died. I was hoping this would tie into the game, possibly the Battle of Jakku, unfortunately that wasn't the case. Nonetheless it was a good read.

Action-packed, thought provoking. I wasn’t expecting much out of this book, and was more than pleasantly surprised to love it. I have not played the most recent game, but am very familiar with it. I can see where this ties into the game, which isn’t a story driven game. You get that here. If you are a fan of Star Wars or military/war novels, this is definitely a book to read.

What is the Rebel Alliance, anyway? (a spoiler-free review). We’ve read about the Jedi, the Sith, Stormtroopers, and X-Wing pilots. Plots have had betrayal, explosions, victory, and even romance. Battlefront: Twilight Company adds a story that has been conspicuously lacking from the ever-expanding Star Wars universe–Rebel soldiers fleshing out the gritty underbelly of the Galactic Civil War. In addition to filling in a crucial gap in the mythology, Twilight Company excels at characterization. When a new Star Wars book ventures into the frontier of telling a new story with an all-new cast of characters, it does not have the luxury of easing the readers into the plot through beloved film characters. Freed pulls off the task with ease. He successfully adds compelling female characters and the occasional alien Rebel. But strongest of all is the protagonist, Namir. He is, with the exception of Rae Sloane, the most relatable and interesting character to emerge from the new corpus of Star Wars literature. With a clean slate of novels comes an excellent opportunity to explore new territory such as a war story without Jedi or film-familiar characters. Twilight Company is a great, but not perfect, example of how to do this well. It’s also a fantastic example of how incredible a video game tie-in novel can be when in the hands of a capable author. Is it among the best Star Wars books on the market? Maybe not. It’s not perfect. It could have benefited from more of the opposition’s viewpoint, such as more scenes developing the female stormtrooper who gets a few chapters. At times, it feels like you’re being introduced to lots of different video game environments, hopping from planet to planet for battles. This being said, Twilight’s weaknesses do not come close to outweighing its strengths. This novel is for you if you enjoy the new Battlefront game, if you like sci-fi military fiction, or if you’re a Star Wars fan who would like to know more about the nuts and bolts of war between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire.

More great new canon!. I enjoyed this book and it gets me excited for the new movie coming out next month!

Not as good as Lost Stars, but.... It was one hell of a read. I wish It hadn't ended!

Wow - this one came out of nowhere. I wasn't expecting this book to be as good as it was. It was a surprising, engaging read that was very easy to get into and enjoy. While we start knowing none of the characters, a few familiar names appear here and there, and the characters we meet for the first time will be hard to forget. Character development was done very well. I'd love to see a follow up to this book with many of the same crew playing a part in the next adventure.

Meh-Just Not Good. I have read a great many Star Wars books and video game books and this book was just not very good. I didn't care for the main characters at all. They were whining so much that at one point I was praying for a blaster bolt to hit me and put me out of my misery. The most consistent part of this book was that it was terrible all the way through with a ending that was just idiotic. My advice is to just wait a few more days until The Force Awakens comes out to get your Star Wars fix because this book just won't do it for you.

Battlefront: TC. A GREAT new canon book. First, I despise what Disney did regarding Legends. However, I've always been a Star Wars fan and I always will be. This book truly brings back the military feel of some of the old legends books. This book doesn't have a single Jedi in it but still holds true to the Star Wars universe. All the characters are wonderfully developed. The story flows smooth with minor cliff hangers when switching from one plot to the next. I couldn't put this book down, finished it in 2 days. Great action and some mental games but nothing hard to follow. If you love the Star Wars universe but don't need the Jedi vs Sith force and lightsabers battles I'd recommend this. I'm actually disappointed this book wasn't longer, there's so much more for Twilight Company, maybe we'll get some more in the future. TLDR: forget Aftermath, read this book.

Bad overall. The novel is descent by itself But it fall apart when you remember there is other Star Wars content. It just doesn’t make sense.

Very good. This is one of the better books to come out since the "cannon" was discarded. It bounces around a little, but overall very good. Character development was good, but relationship development was not quite there other for a couple. I would consider this above average in comparison to "cannon".

Great book. Truly a great book that shows the rebellion from a very interesting perspective.

Simply an Awesome Read. This is a tremendous piece of work from Alexander Freed. It is a great story with compelling characters. This book should absolutely be adapted into a major motion picture, it's that good. I absolutely love it.

Booom. Great book inkove it

Amazing. Enough said.

The Best Star Wars War Story Out There. Over the years, we’ve gotten a lot of different types of Star Wars books. From Goosebumps to straight up horror novels, to romance and mystery to prison and time travel. Amid all those books, warfare has been a common theme, after all it’s in the title of the movies. But very few have presented themselves as war stories. The Medstar duology dabbled in the genre by taking a stab at M.A.S.H. The New Jedi Order books delved into warfare, but it was a matter of space battles and lightsaber fights. Yet Battlefront: Twilight Company doesn’t side step the war by focusing on a hospital unit. Nor does it Star Wars it up with lightsabers and dogfights with starfighters. Instead, this book feels like an account of a real war. These are ground troops slugging it out on unremarkable alien worlds, watching their comrades die, and not seeing an end in sight for the war. The heroes of the rebellion are legends that are talked about but rarely glimpsed. It’s grim, it’s tense, it’s realistic, and through the battles and conflicts, the characters become real people with real stakes. This is Star Wars drama at it’s best. It shows the grim faces of the war that populates the films we love so much. It raises questions about all sides of the battle through varying perspectives, thus giving light to angles we don’t often see. In short, this is a book you need to read. It’s not often that a Star Wars story expands our view of the Star Wars universe. Battlefront: Twilight Company explores several different viewpoint characters, but the focal point is Sergeant Namir. Namir is a squad leader in the Rebel Alliance’s 61st Mobile Infantry, also known as Twilight Company. As a grizzled veteran, he knows how to fight and strives to keep his people alive. Yet everything changes as they capture a high value Imperial target. With the Rebels retreating from the Mid Rim prior to the Battle of Hoth, this Imperial asset gives them a chance to strike back at the Empire and turn the tables. It leads to battles on far flung words and grueling campaigns in alien environments. The book puts the readers in the trenches with the soldiers as they sweat and bleed to stay alive. With Namir at its center, though, it’s not a rosy look at a band of freedom fighters striving to topple an evil empire. For Namir, fighting for the Rebel Alliance is just another war. He doesn’t have any stakes in the fight except to protect his people. He’s a soldier, it’s all he knows, and he’s good at it. Through the story, readers will get to learn more about him, his backstory, and what it is that makes him tick. The vast difference between him and big three—Luke, Han and Leia—makes his story rather refreshing. He’s not a wide eyed farm boy with Force skills, a scoundrel with a heart of gold, or a true believer of the Rebel cause. Instead, he’s something quite different. Aside from Namir and several of the members of Twilight Company, the book also explores the Imperial side of things. On the planet Sullust, there’s a female stormtrooper named SP-457 who is used to show what it’s like for ordinary citizens who decide to join the ranks of the stormtrooper corps. SP-457’s story is interesting because it does not glamorize the Empire. They’re as complicated as any group, and with people like her, it shows how they’re not all mindless evil doers out for selfish kicks. Then there’s Captain Tabor, an Imperial instructor brought out of retirement by one of the Emperor’s favored servants, a prelate named Verge. Together they show a different viewpoint of the Empire, one that illustrates the differences between the old ways and the new. Verge is the prime example of what the Emperor’s New Order is creating. He’s as much a creature of their excess as he is a victim. On top of all of that, there’s the Imperial asset that Twilight Company captures who adds yet another viewpoint to it all. From all of the different perspectives, the entire picture slowly comes into view. But the surprising thing isn’t that they all show one crystal clear picture, it’s that they show just how complicated and messy the whole thing is. In the war between the Empire and the Rebels, there are a lot of shades of gray, and allegiances are not set in stone. Having read over two hundred Star Wars books, it takes a lot to stand out and make an impression. What’s really impressive is that this is Alexander Freed’s first novel. With Battlefront: Twilight Company, he tells a war story like we’ve never seen before in Star Wars. It’s gripping, stirring storytelling that throws readers straight into the trenches with the soldiers of the Rebel Alliance. Who will live? Who will die? It’s all another step forward in the war against the Empire. I give it a five out of five.

War is hell, even in Star Wars. I get what the author was trying to do here, but for me, it didn't work. To me, Star Wars has always been about characters first and foremost, with action a close second. The problem here is that I didn't really care what happened to any of the characters in the story, so the action scenes lacked any depth and just became mindless and ponderous. While I think it was an admirable idea to try to show that "the hell of war" even applies to something like Star Wars, with all of its space opera and such, this just didn't feel like a Star Wars story. There are flashbacks throughout the book which try to give some depth to at least a couple of the characters, but they are so disjointed that the attempts fall flat. It's too bad, because as I said, had I gotten to really care about what happens to any of the characters, it would've made it much more when good or bad things befell them through the course of the events depicted here. As it was, this wound up being a fast-paced slogfest for me.

Great Read. I purchased this book recently and am enjoying it fully. I read books along with the audiobook to have full immersion while reading. This book is a delight to read as well. The characters are unique, their attitudes are relatable, and the settings are very "Star Wars."

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Great-but long-book. Great book but it is lengthy, had to take it in parts but it tells a very compelling (and I think a very important one to understand the time period) story with unique characterization and dynamics that goes against the norm and against what generally what works in literature to tell the story of conflicted and cold people.

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