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Darth Bane

Dynasty of Evil : a Novel of the Old Republic
Mar 14, 2016mexicanadiense rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Doesn't always happen in a trilogy, but Karpyshyn saved the best for last. I guess this book is now officially part of the "Legends" canon, which means it didn't really (or necessarily?) happen in the mainstream Star Wars cinematic universe, which is a shame as the events depicted happened so long before even the first film I don't imagine it could affect their plotting...or could they? The finale of the series does well to keep things tight, only a small number of characters to follow and, though their actions will have great consequence on the destiny of the Sith and the galaxy writ large, ultimately what is presented is a series of very personal struggles- Bane versus Zannah for the future of the Sith, Serra versus Bane on a quest for revenge, former Sith Army soldier Lucia versus her own conscience when she realizes that she shares an old bond with the hulking Dark Lord, and so on. The enigmatic character of the Huntress and the self-serving fallen Jedi Set introduce wild variables into these struggles that will have surprising effects on the outcomes. It's not a perfect book, alas- for one, I was surprised that the Jedi did not press their investigation into the murdered Knight from the opening pages, for example. But on the whole, for those intrigued by old times Star Wars lore, this is a cracking book and one I highly recommend.