FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (STAR WARS)

This series retells the Star Wars movies through the perspectives of various supporting characters. In this second entry, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is presented as 40 short stories by a rotating cast of talented audiobook narrators. Listeners may benefit from rewatching the movie in order to fully visualize the stories, especially those featuring aliens, droids, and other Star Wars oddities. That said, the collection can still stand alone as an enjoyable audio experience. The narrators provide unique voices for the entries and display seemingly impossible range by portraying legendary fan favorites and obscure creatures and characters with equal aplomb. With the production's plentiful franchise lore and crowd-pleasers featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi, Wedge Antilles, Boba Fett, and Yoda, Star Wars fans will find plenty to like. A.T.N. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2021]