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Star Wars: Tyrant's Test (Book 3 of the Black Fleet Crisis) (Paperback)

by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (Author)
2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 419 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books (2 Jan 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553504800
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553504804
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,091 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The final part of the "Black Fleet Crisis" trilogy finds Luke continuing to search for his mother. This search brings him dangerously close to a deadly force, and to a weapon that might turn the tide for the outnumbered forces of the New Republic.

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3.0 out of 5 stars More rubbish., 13 Nov 2004
By Ian Tapley "thefragrantwookiee" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tyrants Test: Book 3 (Star Wars) (Mass Market Paperback)
THE STORY:
Twelve years after 'Return of the Jedi', Leia unleashes the military might of the New Republic against the Yevethans, following their capture and torture of Han. Luke and Akanah's quest comes to an end and Lando's team discovers the secrets of the Teljkon Vagabond.

WHAT'S GOOD:
The reason that I've given this book three stars instead of two (which is what I gave the other two in the trilogy) is ONLY because there's a lot of military action in this one and Kube-McDowell writes those sort of scenes quite well.

WHAT'S BAD:
This book (aside from the point mentioned above) is every bit as dire as the previous two. People who've been hoping that the widely different storylines throughout the trilogy will come together here will be very disappointed. Particularly in regards to the mind-numbing Teljkon Vagabond storyline. When the NR and Yevetha fleets square off above N'zoth I was hoping for a real kick-ass battle (particularly with a Super Star Destroyer involved), but remarkably, the author even manages to make that an anti-climax (it's got a lot in common with the last episode of Star Trek: DS9 in that respect). Now, there are those who might be intrigued by the blurb about Luke going on a quest to find his mother, but I'll set that straight now: Akanah is lying to Luke, he finds out nothing about his mother and the story has nothing whatsoever to do with Padme. There, I've saved you the trouble of reading this awful trilogy.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Stay away at all costs!, 18 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Tyrants Test: Book 3 (Star Wars) (Mass Market Paperback)
To put it bluntly, this trilogy really, really stinks. Kube-McDowell might as well have been writing three different plots, and not very good ones. Give me a break. Lando and the droids invade this living spaceship and try to figure out it's mysteries. Luke's off on some trip trying to find his mom or something. And in the middle of all this the Republic finds a nemesis in the Yevetha. And none of them really has a conclusion. Everyone is out of character (except maybe Chewie). Luke is a twit, Han's pretty respectable, and Leia is so indescisive it's not funny. I love Star Wars a lot, and I rarely think of any books as bad, especially Star Wars books. But this, on the other hand, is the worst book I have ever read in my life. Do yourself a favor and don't touch it.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Trilogy, 9 May 1999
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This review is from: Tyrants Test: Book 3 (Star Wars) (Mass Market Paperback)
I found it a bit difficult to get into the story at the begining, as it was a bit boring, but once I got about a quarter of the way through the first book, I couldnt stop reading. I honestly dont know why people are talking trash about these books ... I liked them. This trilogy is definitely worth reading, especially if you're a fan. They may not be as good as the original Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, but what really is?

Anyway, the Black Fleet Crisis, and more specifically this final, climatic chapter of the trilogy, are one of the better Star Wars books I've read so far.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, interesting trilogy, without being OTT
I really liked this trilogy, I thought it was better than the Jedi Academy trilogy, which I thought had too many silly and OTT things going on. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Beverly

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid at all costs
This series was truly awful. Lacking clear plotting, it had instead bad writing, the creation of new super "Force" powers, new super baddies, bad characterisation and a flurry of... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Not WELL
This last novel of the "black fleet-trilogy" isn`t really my favourite. It belongs to a couple of stories in which the characters change, and that not into the positive... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid these books
The problem with this trilogy is that none of the lead characters were acting in character. Leia was indecisive and unwilling to make a public stand (until the very end), Luke... Read more
Published on 6 April 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars By all considerations, a bad book.
Okay, I admit that the begining of this book was alright, but the rest stank! I mean come on! Who cares about stupid polotics! This isn't REAL, it's just a story! Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars For Cryin out loud
Kube-mcDowell seemed reluctant to have a final confrontation. He needs to writ e a fourth Black Fleet crisis in which they recapture the vagabond, Nil spaar returns and attempts... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars McDowell seems afraid to change the Star Wars Universe
In the final book of the Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy,there are a few too many questions left unanswered. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Well,?
The only reason that I have given this trilogy two stars is because it offers a trip to the Star Wars universe. Other than that the entire trilogy just sucked! Read more
Published on 16 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars a good ending
This is a good book and it ends the trilogy in a good way. Though sometimes you may have trouble following the story line, most of the time you'll be right there. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Dont get me wrong ,i'm a hard-core Star Wars fan ...but.....
The problem with this book is it's BORING!..it's not the plot..not the characters..but the writer himself!! The whole story when i think of it now seems pretty good.. Read more
Published on 3 May 1998

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