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Star Wars: Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil: A Novel of the Old Republic

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I thought it was fun. Two dimensional fun. One and a half dimensions maybe. Meaningless, empty one and a half dimensional fun. It was bad guy vs much taller meaner bad guy. What was the point? I have no idea. Good doesn't win over evil. Good doesn't even make an entrance. The lack of true and good characters was probably a weakness. It didn't exactly deepen the book. But who cares? It kept me reading. Drew Karpyshyn must've gotten something right. He really does know how to construct these stories. His prose are the least impressive out the Del Rey stable but he keeps the story really driving. And he gave me an ending I didn't expect. I'd say something like Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter is miles above DoE. Similar themes. Sith madman with an ending that can't be "happy" no matter how hard you hope.

Overall, this is the best of the Bane books. If you liked the other two, you'll love this one.

Once again Karpyshyn delivers with the finale of the Bane Trilogy. This book (like the first 2) had me hooked beginning to end.

Excellent character development throughout and a twist at the end I didn't see coming.

Anyone who's head the first 2 books in the trilogy will not be letdown as they venture into the 3rd title. People can guess what ultimately happens with Bane's fate at the end of the trilogy seeing as "only the strongest Sith will survive". All I'll say is that I hope Karpyshyn continues the Sith story as I really want to see more of the new "Dark Lord"

A great read to end a fantastic trilogy, the ending was quite fitting and sets up what I hope will be another fantastic installment!

Another fine Star Wars book where the Sith are the heroes for a change. Darth Zannah is one of the coolest characters in the Expanded Universe, right up there with Mara Jade and Jaina Solo.

This book is completely original. The first book in the series was based on a graphic novel (The Golden Age of the Sith, by Kevin J. Anderson). Having read the graphic novel already, I found that book less fun. This is not happening here, in the third book.

What I really like about Mr. Karpyshyn's books is that they make it all logical. The Sith do not appear as one-dimensional bloodthirsty monsters ruled by nasty impulses. They appear as logical persons who face difficult odds and still manage to win (from time to time) through courage, skill and intelligence. So nice to see things from this perspective too. I love this new trend in Star Wars. Kudos to James Luceno and Matt Stover, btw, for starting it in Labyrinth of Evil and Revenge of the Sith.

The book's ending begs for a fourth book, IMO. That's good, I can hardly wait for the next installment in the series.