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Dynasty of Evil by Drew Karpyshyn

kristasorocks's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

jjones217's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jaigeyes_6's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

superiorweasel's review

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5.0

The full power of the dark side.

If you have already started the Darth Bane series or are a fan of the dark side of the force, then this book is a must read. You will probably be hard pressed to find another disturbing, jaw dropping depiction of the dark side as is in this book.

mikeymikec85's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

5.0

nigelbaker's review

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5.0

Story of the Old Empire. Recommended to all Star Wars fans.

elfsara's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ethana's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jackjay95's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

4.5

"Dynasty of Evil" by Drew Karpyshyn offers yet another exceptional audiobook journey in the Star Wars universe. This trilogy, featuring the iconic character Darth Bane, has been my introduction to Star Wars novels, and it has set the bar impressively high.

Having enjoyed the entire trilogy, I can confidently say that "Dynasty of Evil" provided a satisfying conclusion. Each book in the series was equally enjoyable, with a remarkable progression in the characters' development. The exploration of the darker aspects of the Force was a highlight, and it left me eagerly anticipating my next Star Wars book.

This trilogy has not only been a fantastic introduction to Star Wars literature but also a great audiobook experience overall. It has certainly left me hungry for more adventures in the Star Wars galaxy. 

kermitology's review

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3.0

This book was tedious. I finished the whole trilogy, and I think with each book I just got more frustrated, but wanted to see it through. The first half of the book was basically throwaway other than Bane finding and learning from the holocron.