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Alan Dean Foster brings the cinematic world of *Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens* to the page, adapting the 2015 film for readers. Set years after *Return of the Jedi*, the story revisits beloved characters such as Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C‑3PO, R2‑D2, and Luke Skywalker while introducing new figures central to the novel’s plot. The narrative continues the space‑opera saga’s tradition of action, adventure, and space warfare, framing a clash between good and evil that echoes the series’ long‑standing themes. The book is part of the Star Wars fiction collection and carries the New York Times bestseller designation.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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