• Razor's Edge

  • Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion, Book 1
  • By: Martha Wells
  • Narrated by: January LaVoy
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (836 ratings)

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Razor's Edge

By: Martha Wells
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Publisher's summary

Times are desperate for the Rebel Alliance. Harassment by the Empire and a shortage of vital supplies are hindering completion of a new secret base on the ice planet Hoth. So when Mid Rim merchants offer much-needed materials for sale, Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo lead an Alliance delegation to negotiate a deal.

But when treachery forces the rebel ship to flee into territory controlled by pirates, Leia makes a shocking discovery: The fierce marauders come from Leia's homeworld of Alderaan, recently destroyed by the Death Star. These refugees have turned to pillaging and plundering to survive - and they are in debt to a pirate armada, which will gladly ransom the princess to the vengeful Empire...if they find out her true identity.

Struggling with intense feelings of guilt, loyalty, and betrayal, Leia is determined to help her wayward kinspeople, even as Imperial forces are closing in on her own crippled ship. Trapped between lethal cutthroats and brutal oppressors, Leia and Han, along with Luke, Chewbacca, and a battle-ready crew, must defy death - or embrace it - to keep the rebellion alive.

©2013 Martha Wells (P)2013 Random House Audio

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Horrible narrator!!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No! Hard to get into when the narrator is so bad! Story is ok....

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of January LaVoy?

Marc Thompson

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Good Story Creative, Fast

This story is a fast paced duel between Leia and her enemies no doubts on that and the building tension between Han and Leia is really fun. Neither one knows how to handle the other. An all around good story. I do wish the maybe last third was a little more in depth making a longer story but staying with the depth of the 1st half . I did the audiobook and January LaVoy is an excellent story teller. I wasn't sure about her voice for Han Solo but I gave it a chance and after awhile I was into it, I would love to hear a story with LaVoy voicing the Female Characters and Marc Thompson doing the male, and they can split everything that doesn't fit under male or female. anyway defiantly recommend this book. creative and well written.

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Un-subtle; telegraphs the story. Still interesting

A lot of reiteration on Checkov's Gun-type stuff. Yes, we get it, you're calling our attention to something. Also, a certain crew that turned to piracy - it was hard to believe their motivations. Suspension of disbelief was a bit difficult at certain points, in other words. Still, enjoyable.

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Awesome

Luke felt forced (no pun intended) but other than his almost needess insertion, it was a really awesome listen.

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Lame story

What did you like best about Razor's Edge? What did you like least?

This story is just lame. I like the time frame it's told in, but the story itself just falls flat.

What was most disappointing about Martha Wells’s story?

It could have been better

What does January LaVoy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I like the tones she uses.

Was Razor's Edge worth the listening time?

Not in the least. But as a star wars fans....

Any additional comments?

Don't spend money on it. Use a credit if you must.

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Good story, average narration

What did you like best about this story?

The time period is great, so the reader get's to know what happened between the movies, how the rebels got to where they did. Also exploring the pirate faction is something I enjoyed which is missing from the movies.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of January LaVoy?

Marc Thompson or Jonathan Davis.
January is good in the narrative but just doesn't have the voice and / or the experience to properly do different characters. She delivers an OK performance on the voices but for me Marc Thompson is the king of Star Wars audiobooks.

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Pretty good star wars book

The story was a bit predictable but over all a nice addition to the star wars universe

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Expected Better

A lackluster and poorly executed story. Given how great her Murderbot story was I had high hopes. Sadly disappointed

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narrator :\

narrator has one voice for every character that makes following and understanding this stroy hard to follow.

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Razors Edge takes you to the Edge!!

If you're a Star Wars fan like me, this is a must read! Curious about what happened between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back? Then, look no further! Don't worry, you can thank me later! :)

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