As a corrupt Commonwealth rules the galaxy through the might of its armies, its most influential general--a renegade Guardian of the deposed Starfi...
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Jan 26, 2012
Bookwormgirl
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I first read this back in High School in the 90's and I am glad I revisited this work.
True space opera with bits of religion, the force, Roman Legions, and Blood Swords that are like light sabres, mixed with a very dark Camelot feel. This is a miss-mash that you wouldn't think works but some how does, entirely do to the character development done by the author.
The story is about Dion and how he is the the lost heir to the king. The story however, really revolves around th More...
True space opera with bits of religion, the force, Roman Legions, and Blood Swords that are like light sabres, mixed with a very dark Camelot feel. This is a miss-mash that you wouldn't think works but some how does, entirely do to the character development done by the author.
The story is about Dion and how he is the the lost heir to the king. The story however, really revolves around th More...
Oct 21, 2010
Darth
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I started this novel with high expectations and, at the first pages, I was delighted from it. I love "Star Wars" and have searched years for a similar story,and when I began "The Lost King", I though, that's it! Interesting concept, interesting galaxy, fun characters. Unfortunately, after a promising start with a dramatic lighstaber fight, the book slowed its pace to a crawl and then continued to slow the pace even more. I turned the pages with despair, hoping that something
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Aug 01, 2011
Shana
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Seventeen years ago, there was a revolution. Nearly all of the blood royal were killed, along with their protectors, the Guardians.
Seventeen years pass, then... The boy Dion, who knows nothing about his origins, is forced to flee his home planet when the Warlord Sagan comes looking for him. Sagan plans to use the boy for his own ends. Dion is helped by the reluctant mercenary Tusk, General Dixter (the leader of the mercenaries), and the beautiful but tragic Lady Maigrey.
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Seventeen years pass, then... The boy Dion, who knows nothing about his origins, is forced to flee his home planet when the Warlord Sagan comes looking for him. Sagan plans to use the boy for his own ends. Dion is helped by the reluctant mercenary Tusk, General Dixter (the leader of the mercenaries), and the beautiful but tragic Lady Maigrey.
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Nov 20, 2011
Lianne
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The author cites Star Wars as an inspiration for this book, and the comparison is pretty apt.
Dion has been raised in obscurity on an isolated planet, but his mentor has suddenly handed him over to a mercenary who deserted from the royal military after the monarchy was destroyed by a revolution that was midway between the communist revolution in Russia and the French revolution. Warlord Sagan has been hunting for the last Musketeers... I mean, Guardians, who are protecting the location More...
Dion has been raised in obscurity on an isolated planet, but his mentor has suddenly handed him over to a mercenary who deserted from the royal military after the monarchy was destroyed by a revolution that was midway between the communist revolution in Russia and the French revolution. Warlord Sagan has been hunting for the last Musketeers... I mean, Guardians, who are protecting the location More...
Nov 17, 2008
Graham
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I read the Star of the Guardians trilogy for the first time when I was 17 years old - I had NO idea how much it subtly introduced new ideas into my life.
The book list that one of the main characters, Maigrey, works through in part of the book, is one of the reasons I went on to become a book reader myself - Weiss used Sci Fi to open my mind to the world of books out there!
To this day, Charles Dickens is one of my favourite authors... not because he was one of Maigrey's favourites, I've grown to More...
The book list that one of the main characters, Maigrey, works through in part of the book, is one of the reasons I went on to become a book reader myself - Weiss used Sci Fi to open my mind to the world of books out there!
To this day, Charles Dickens is one of my favourite authors... not because he was one of Maigrey's favourites, I've grown to More...
Aug 30, 2011
Kevin
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The Lost King
I received this novel in a lot of books purchased through ebay. I knew of the Hickman and Weis duo from their vast array of D&D related novels, although I had never read any, I decided it was time to give the duo a go, or part of the duo as it would be.
I found the writing style simple, almost too simple for an adult with a higher education to truly enjoy. I had no idea this book was aimed at young adults; if it wasn't aimed at a young adult audience I would h More...
I received this novel in a lot of books purchased through ebay. I knew of the Hickman and Weis duo from their vast array of D&D related novels, although I had never read any, I decided it was time to give the duo a go, or part of the duo as it would be.
I found the writing style simple, almost too simple for an adult with a higher education to truly enjoy. I had no idea this book was aimed at young adults; if it wasn't aimed at a young adult audience I would h More...
Oct 03, 2011
Jamie
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This (along with the other 3 books in the series) is a fanastic story. I loved seeing what Margaret Weis did on her own and these stories showed me just what this great author is capable of! I knew her mainly for her fantasy works with Tracy Hickman so it was a shock and treat to read this science fiction series. Being I am a big Star Wars fan this story was right up my alley of interest. But the author definitely showed she own spark of creativity and twist.
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Sep 05, 2007
Christine (AR)
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Oh, wow, I loved this series when I first read it. I think I'd have to re-read to make sure it stands up after ten years, but in my memory it is EPIC. (Though, um. A little cheesey.)
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Dion was an infant when his family's galactic monarchy was overthrown. He was smuggled out during the coup and raised with no idea of who he actually is. When the book starts, he's twenty and in hiding, being protected by the remnants of the royal guard who served his family. He's a More...
The set-up:
Dion was an infant when his family's galactic monarchy was overthrown. He was smuggled out during the coup and raised with no idea of who he actually is. When the book starts, he's twenty and in hiding, being protected by the remnants of the royal guard who served his family. He's a More...
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Feb 04, 2008
Melynda
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this book, and this series, is dramatic and definitely science fiction. feel free to judge this star-heavy book by its cover; if you don't like the genre, this will most likely not be your cup of tea.
that being said, i am not a sci-fi reader. i grew up reading and watching star trek, the original series, with my mother and figured out early on that i'm never going to be a trekkie. but i liked this book. it was recommended to me by a very reliable source, the same person who gave me d More...
that being said, i am not a sci-fi reader. i grew up reading and watching star trek, the original series, with my mother and figured out early on that i'm never going to be a trekkie. but i liked this book. it was recommended to me by a very reliable source, the same person who gave me d More...
Oct 20, 2010
Node
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Wow! this saga was just AMAZING! I'm not a big fan of scifi, and I bought this one because of the author previous work. It's now one of my favourite saga ever!
On the background of science fiction a greco-Roman universe, full of honour, pride, betrayal.
The books are pretty heartbreaking, but really deserve to be read.
On the background of science fiction a greco-Roman universe, full of honour, pride, betrayal.
The books are pretty heartbreaking, but really deserve to be read.
Dec 14, 2010
Dchavez06
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Absolutely incredibly, one of my favorite series. Marvelously complex and entertaining characters, a solid plot, and all beautifully topped off by a ton of historical and literary references seamlessly woven in to the story. In four words or less, it's Star Wars for intellectuals.
Aug 03, 2010
Jonathan
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Apr 03, 2011
Nathan
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An obvious rip off of Star Wars but another series that I read as a child and has stuck with me. I recently re-read the series and probably shouldn't have, was so much better in my memory.
Dec 14, 2009
Mark
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This is a book written for teens, so I'd you are looking for high brow intellectual reading, this is not your book. If you are looking for some entertainment then this is the book.
Feb 13, 2010
Greymalkin
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Very much like Star Wars, but in the rest of the books it really starts to make its own world and politics.
May 18, 2010
Token Female Gamer
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This really was more like a three and half star book. Took me a long time to get into it. Half way it finally got going for me. Maybe its because thats when the female character finally joins the show. =)
Good writing. Story reminded me of StarWars with the Borg thrown in.
Would have liked more strong female characters and a little less religion.
Good writing. Story reminded me of StarWars with the Borg thrown in.
Would have liked more strong female characters and a little less religion.
Apr 23, 2008
David
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This series was what GREAT Science fiction should be. Reminiscent of Star Wars, full of wacky characters, and enough action to satisfy the biggest "die hard" fan. Perhaps the only book that ever caused me to actually shed a real live tear was the final book of the series.
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Jan 13, 2008
Carol
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The characters are just a *little* bit overdramatic, but the world is fabulous! I don't think I've encountered a sci-fi world as much as I like this one.
Aug 16, 2009
Jeremy
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Star of the Guardians is one of the only science fiction books out there that does not imagine a religious-free society, but instead focuses on the struggle between religion and secular politics, but set in the future. I really liked it, even though bits of it appear blatantly stolen from Star Wars, which is lame.
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