Star Wars: the New Rebellion - Kristine Kathryn Rusch

...in the world of the Star Wars Extended Universe, The New Rebellion sadly lacks on a few basic levels.

The main problem was that she obviously had little to work with. Most of the good storylines and possible new foes for the New Republic have been taken up. Grand Admiral Thrawn as the remaining Imperial officer of note, The Ssi-Ruuk as the alien invaders, the witches of Dathomir...all done.
So, what do we have left? Brakiss ...
...that it is interesting to Star Wars fans. The only trouble is the seemingly large lack of knowledge about Star Wars that the author has. C-3PO seems off character with his less than witty retorts to R2-D2 and the use of the character Cole Fardreamer, whilst good, the name is just far too yucky...

One of the good things was the use of Han Solo going to Smuggler's Run and dealing with all the trouble there. That was interesting, reading ... more

Her first real outing in the world of the Star Wars Extended Universe, The New Rebellion sadly lacks on a few basic levels.

The main problem was that she obviously had little to work with. Most of the good storylines and possible new foes for the New Republic have been taken up. Grand Admiral Thrawn as the remaining Imperial officer of note, The Ssi-Ruuk as the alien invaders, the witches of Dathomir...all done.
So, what do we have left? Brakiss as a fledgling dark lord and Keuller as a largely ineffective Sith Lord trying to take over the galaxy.

The whole formula is tired and dated. This is the reason for the recent New Jedi Order series...to try and put a new twist and sting in the tail of the whole line.

The New Rebellion isn't a bore though. The story whips along quickly enough that it is interesting to Star Wars fans. The only trouble is the seemingly large lack of knowledge about Star Wars that the author has. C-3PO seems off character with his less than witty retorts to R2-D2 and the use of the character Cole Fardreamer, whilst good, the name is just far too yucky...

One of the good things was the use of Han Solo going to Smuggler's Run and dealing with all the trouble there. That was interesting, reading about Lando in trouble with Nandreeson and the strange rescue attempt.

But overall this story lacks punch and panache. It lacks polish and the characterisations are putrid. Not really recommended.
 

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