Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, #1) in The Expanded Universe

Jan 08, 2012 Sarah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I'll admit, I'm new to reading the Star Wars EU. I've read different books all across the spectrum of timelines from Old Republic to New Jedi Order, and this is the series that most people have wanted me to pick up (after Heir to the Empire). Overall it was pretty enjoyable.

The plot was interesting and well paced in my opinion, and I was never lost or bored by any of the more politically based story lines. I like the idea of the characters we love being at odds with each other, even if it ultim I'll admit, I'm new to reading the Star Wars EU. I've read different books all across the spectrum of timelines from Old Republic to New Jedi Order, and this is the series that most people have wanted me to pick up (after Heir to the Empire). Overall it was pretty enjoyable.

The plot was interesting and well paced in my opinion, and I was never lost or bored by any of the more politically based story lines. I like the idea of the characters we love being at odds with each other, even if it ultimately doesn't last, and there was a lot of fun to be had in the war on/with Corellia.

I know the basic plot of this series so I know what to expect, I've had most of the major plot arcs spoiled for me and I'm not sure if this will affect my enjoyment down the line. I speak mostly of Jacen and Ben's storyline of course, and I found the beginning of their arc to be pretty enjoyable. It had a relatively interesting mystery and an OK ending. (view spoiler)

Overall I really liked the book and plan on continuing with the story.Some of the callbacks were horrifying and awkward, example: "Tycho asked, "Is Han-" "He's fine," Leia said. "Han shot first." OUCH, FAIL.

I was surprised however to reach the end of the book on my Kindle at only 60% done or something. Then, there are two or three random Darth Vader stories tacked on to the end. Was it always included at the end or is it a new thing? It just seemed weird is all. ...more

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Apr 30, 2008 Ryan rated it really liked it

This book is the first book in a nine book series. The series is written by three different authors, each taking turns writing. This makes for some interesting continuity, but I'll talk more about that in my review of the second book.

Aaron Allston is one of my favorite Star Wars authors. He is very witty, and is one of the only Star Wars authors that can make me laugh out loud. I've never read anything he's written other than Star Wars books, but I would recommend all of them.

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Dec 31, 2010 Keith rated it really liked it

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Good start to a new series of Star Wars books. I really liked how stuff happened on a continuous basis. That made it a really fast read for me.

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Jul 23, 2017 Rachel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Very interesting. It almost seems like Jacen thinks he can become a Sith academically, without it affecting him at all, without falling to the Dark Side. I wonder if that will be the difference between Jacen's fall and Anakin Skywalker's. Anakin's fall was all about his emotions and Jacen's seems to be starting from a lack of emotion.

6/2/24--listened on audible. Really seeing how Jacen lacks empathy and has a superiority complex. Really bad combination. ...more

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