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Revan (Star Wars: The Old Republic, #1)

Drew Karpyshyn

Start date: February 1, 2014

Finish date: February 28, 2014

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Nov 05, 2012 Scott Rhee rated it it was ok

Shelves: the-old-republic, video-game-tie-in, science-fiction, movie-tie-in, star-wars, old-canon-legends

Drew Karpyshyn's "Revan" is not the best Star Wars book I have read. It is, in fact, my least favorite so far, although part of the problem may lie with the fact that it is based on or inspired by a video game series with which I am unfamiliar. Apparently, "Knights of the Old Republic" is an old-school video game that was immensely popular among the gaming set. (Indeed, gamers I know say that this game was the pinnacle of gaming excellence. I can't verify that, as I've never played it.)

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Aug 15, 2021 Jamie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: star-wars, sci-fi

4 stars is a bit generous. 3.5 stars
It was an enjoyable read, but nothing remarkable. I got no personality of the author behind this novel. It felt very generic, stole many references from older star wars books and the movies. And it didn't always fit, being this was the OLD REPUBLIC. I want to feel like it was taken place in another time. Failed. I liked the characters and the development we see them go through. Revan felt shallow at first but suddenly had hidden depth in the last third of the ...more

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Jun 22, 2013 Haydensdad rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, series, 2013-reading-challenge, star-wars

Liked this novel more than the previous ones I have read. The story seemed to move along more quickly, there were fewer characters to follow which allowed for more engagement with them.
As with the previous novels I have read I enjoyed the small glimpses you get into both the Jedi order and the Sith.
The appearance of the "Emperor" was also a highlight. Is it the EMPEROR or just an emperor from a long line.
The novel also concludes with an air of mystery regarding Revan & Lord Scourge. What happens ...more

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