Reviews

Annihilation by Drew Karpyshyn

luckylikesreading's review

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-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

3.25

vikaroni's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

hicksjacob's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

kizvjmoncrieff's review against another edition

5.0

This story was so refreshing, after reading a lot of Star Wars stories & novels, this is one of my favourite. I was a fan of the protagonist, Theron Shan, before reading Annihilation. I loved the plot & how the characters developed and adjusted to the situations. I loved how the Jedi weren't the main focus, they were related but it didn't control the story like some other Star Wars stories have, which while it isn't bad, it is a difference which I find very refreshing from a Star Wars novel.

tisreece's review against another edition

5.0

Star Wars books that focus predominantly on a non-Force-user tend to be slightly drab and feel like any other sci-fi book and not so much like the Star Wars experience you were expecting. Drew Karpyshyn however writes magic once again and makes this book feel right at home not just among the other Star Wars novels, but adds the crucial lightly comedic element that the films made you fall in love with the franchise in the first place. An element that you didn't know you missed in the Old Republic novels until it was presented expertly here.

Whether you are familiar with the Old Republic era or not, this book will be enjoyed by any Star Wars fan. Thoroughly recommend.

johnbreeden's review against another edition

5.0

Compared to Karpyshyn's Revan, I personally feel this is a much better story with reasonably developed characters. It was a solid read for me.

angengea's review against another edition

5.0

I loved the crap out of this book because Theron Shan is an absolute human disaster and I love him.

beardomancer's review against another edition

3.0

Not good not bad. Just a book with words that tell a story.

stephk23's review against another edition

3.0

This was a fun book. I don't know that it would appeal to someone who doesn't play SWTOR or is a Star Wars fan in general.

goodverbsonly's review against another edition

4.0

this one i like the best tbh so imagine my surprise when it has the weakest ending