franklc29's review against another edition
3.0
The best of the Old Republic series this book combines everything great about the world of the Old Republic. It had powerful Jedi, Sith Lords, espionage, intrigue, spies, battles, explosions, etc. A very quick and fun read this one was great.
katbenimble's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this story and thought that Karpyshyn did a great job telling the story. He didn't try to make everything into a nice perfect family or happy ending. And the storyline was entertaining.
mailmac's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
artemisgt's review against another edition
4.0
Probably best or second best of this series. Theron Shan is a great character!
julia09's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a great read, and I recommend this book and the rest of the books in its series to any hard-core Star Wars fans out there. I very much enjoyed reading this book.
juliwi's review against another edition
4.0
Drew Karpyshyn is one of my favourite Star Wars authors. His Darth Bane books were fascinating and whenever I see a book by him I am confident in his ability to make the books feel like Star Wars.
From the beginning of this book, I absolutely enjoyed it. Theron Shan is a very interesting character, from his unusual origins to his general attitude. In some ways Annihilation is like a Russian doll. There is a very simple plot, which surrounds a whole range of smaller stories without which the main plot wouldn't work. While the reader is working towards the resolution of the plot, Karpyshyn introduces different characters and different plot lines without which Annihilation wouldn't be as rich and fun as it is. However, Karpyshyn's main focus is on Theron and he seems to love writing about him. Theron is a funny main character who doesn't take himself too seriously in a galaxy populated by Jedi and Sith, but is also very dedicated to what he believes is right. Although initially he may seem to be quite a run of the mill action character, Karpyshyn keeps adding to his character and really giving him more depth throughout the novel. By the end of Annihiliation you'll be wholly on board the Theron-train.
Annihilation is a great read for anyone who is a Star Wars fan. Even if the Old Republic-time isn't one you're the most familiar with, this is a novel that you are bound to enjoy. Karpyshyn's writing is fun and engaging and his characters are fascinating.
My full review: http://universeinwords.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/review-annihilation-star-wars-by-drew.html
From the beginning of this book, I absolutely enjoyed it. Theron Shan is a very interesting character, from his unusual origins to his general attitude. In some ways Annihilation is like a Russian doll. There is a very simple plot, which surrounds a whole range of smaller stories without which the main plot wouldn't work. While the reader is working towards the resolution of the plot, Karpyshyn introduces different characters and different plot lines without which Annihilation wouldn't be as rich and fun as it is. However, Karpyshyn's main focus is on Theron and he seems to love writing about him. Theron is a funny main character who doesn't take himself too seriously in a galaxy populated by Jedi and Sith, but is also very dedicated to what he believes is right. Although initially he may seem to be quite a run of the mill action character, Karpyshyn keeps adding to his character and really giving him more depth throughout the novel. By the end of Annihiliation you'll be wholly on board the Theron-train.
Annihilation is a great read for anyone who is a Star Wars fan. Even if the Old Republic-time isn't one you're the most familiar with, this is a novel that you are bound to enjoy. Karpyshyn's writing is fun and engaging and his characters are fascinating.
My full review: http://universeinwords.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/review-annihilation-star-wars-by-drew.html
ashleeb's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
yiffy's review against another edition
3.0
fun dialogs, and it's entertaining for the most part. not much of characterization going on if that's what you're looking for, but it does a good job portraying theron. i think the actual plot was resolved too quickly tho, and the build up felt long and unnecessary because of it.