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Path of Destruction: A Novel of the Old Republic (Star Wars: Darth Bane)
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780345477361
ISBN: 0345477367
Label: Del Rey
Manufacturer: Del Rey
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 324
Publication Date: June 06, 2007
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: September 26, 2006
Studio: Del Rey
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Editorial Review:
Once the Sith order teemed with followers. But their rivalries divided them in endless battles for supremacy. Until one dark lord at last united the Sith in the quest to enslave the galaxy–and exterminate the Jedi. Yet it would fall to another, far more powerful than the entire Brotherhood of Darkness, to ultimately realize the full potential of the Sith, and wield the awesome power of the dark side as never before.
Since childhood, Dessel has known only the abuse of his hateful father and the dangerous, soul-crushing labor of a cortosis miner. Deep in the tunnels of the desolate planet Apatros, endlessly excavating the rare mineral valued throughout the galaxy, Dessel dreams of the day he can escape–a day he fears may never come. But when a high-stakes card game ends in deadly violence, Dessel suddenly finds himself a wanted man.On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army, and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There, Dessel’s brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, he is destined for a far greater role in the ultimate Sith plan for the galaxy–if he can prove himself truly worthy.As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side at the feet of its greatest masters, Dessel embraces his new Sith identity: Bane. However the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness one must fully surrender to the dark side through a trial by fire that Bane, for all his unquenchable fury and lust for power, may not be strong enough to endure . . . especially since deception, treachery, and murder run rampant among the Sith disciples, and utter ruthlessness alone is the key to survival. Only by defying the most sacred traditions, rejecting all he has been taught, and drawing upon the long-forgotten wisdom of the very first Sith can Bane hope to triumph–and forge from the ashes of that which he must destroy a new era of absolute dark power.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A very enjoyable continuation of the Star Wars experience.
A have just recently started reading more of the Star Wars books and this was a great starting place. It does not require much knowledge of the series to be enjoyable. I highly recommend this book for any fan of sci-fi.
Rating:  - Enjoyed reading about the Old Republic
I did enjoy reading about the Old Republic. I hope some of the other Star Wars writers do more with this era. That being said I could not get into the book as much as I would have liked. I did not like the fact that the book was "all" about the Syth. The Syth are evil and it is just not my thing. I want to read about the Jedi of that ara, but the book was 90% Syth. If you enjoy the Dark Side of the Force this will be right up your ally.
Rating: - Mstly good
I think the book was rather well done, but there are some flaws. I enjoy seeing that the book has you caught up enough in the character that you feel for him and you root for him even knowing if is really a 'bad guy'. The beginning depicting the origin of his hatred and how the 'other side' see's the Jedi and the Republic is refreshing and is a good antithesis to the usual books which are from the 'good' point-of-view. There are however, several parts that are kind of disappointing and the ending ... Read More
Rating: - The One That Started It All
In the next installment of the ever-growing franchise of 'Star Wars' takes the reader back into time, to an era of the Brotherhood of Darkness, founded by Sith Master Kaan. The old Sith ways were considered arrogant, since by claiming oneself the one and only Sith, brought nothing but betrayal and deception. By disbanding what the Sith once were, Kaan formulated an organization much like the Jedi Order, shaping young apprentices in the ways of darkness.
Until Darth Bane came to change all ... Read More
Rating: - Why to Buy (I am Holly's son Gabe Jonas)
I am Gabe, Holly's son. I think that the book is everything you would expect is star wars, but more. I used to not like to read. I would keep dozing off. In the end I would only finish two 300 word pages in 20 minutes, then I would never pick up the book if I was not forced to read. When I pick up this book I coulden't keep my eyes off of it. Now I read 50 to 200 pages of this book almost everyday when i have the chance. I love how the story play out you are always suprised. I think that Bane's relationsip ... Read More
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