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colls (she/her) ([personal profile] colls) wrote in [community profile] swbookclub2021-05-08 08:30 am

Last Shot: Part 1 of 4

Welcome to our first of four check-in and discussion posts for our Book of the Month.

This month’s book is Last Shot by Daniel José Older
Part I

Last Shot Part 1 of 4

1. This book involves time jumps, telling the 'current' story a few years following events in The Return of the Jedi where Leia and Han are married and parents to a toddler named Ben, and the 'past' stories: one where Han is still a smuggler and one where Lando and L3 are still partnered. How well do you think the time jumps have been structured? Are they easy to follow and does the timing of what the author is revealing build a meaningful story so far?

2. Most author's put their own stamp (intentionally or not) on familiar characters. What do you make of Han's characterization so far?

3. Part I ended on a mystery for me, making me look forward to next week! Who is Fyzen and why does it seem he snapped so quickly? Is Peekpa going to reunite (or meet?) Chewbacca? Will Lando and Kaasha find true love? What unanswered question is most burning for you?

4. What other thoughts do you have? How are you liking it so far?



FYI - There's no need to answer all (or any) of the questions above - they're just talking points to get us started. Informal chatter is more than welcome! In-person book clubs often veer off topic, it's okay if we do as well. :)
All I ask is that you try to avoid spoilers for things past Part I of the book.

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