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Summary: If you loved the movies -- AVOID THIS SERIES!!
Review: HELLO!!! In Return of the Jedi, I was under the impression that the empire (the emperor, the death star, command ships, etc.) was destroyed. And now, what the heck? It's still around?! For crying out loud- this is a little far-fetched.There was good action and suspense. However, this series is pale in comparison to episodes IV-VI. By the way-- HOW ON EARTH did the Japanese word 'Katana' [sword] end up "long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away"??!!
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Summary: The Best Sequels
Review: I know George Lucas said a few weeks back he does not want to make Star Wars Episode VII-IX, but with the Hand of Thrawn Trilogy, he doesn't need to. These are the definitive sequels to the series. The rest of the books are just the same plots recyclyed over and over, again and again, but these books are the ones that started the entire Star Wars book movement. Grand Admiral Thrawn is an awesome villan and the characters are very like how they were in the films. Much closue and conclusions are drawn here too, since Return of the Jedi ended a little quickly in the minds of some. All out, this is an awesome book.
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Summary: A great disappointment
Review: After hearing so much about this book I finally read it, only to find that it wasn't nearly as good as it was made out to be. I found the language dry, the characters two dimensional and the plot less then riveting. Apparently the sequels are better, but this book has put me off the series all together.
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Summary: This Book is the Best Star Wars Book Ever!!!!!!!!
Review: This book is great! It introduces new great charactors like Mara Jade,Tallon Karde, and of course Grand Admiral Trawn. I would recomend this book to any one who is even slightly interested in reading Star Wars. Don't listen to the few people who bad mouth this book and give poor reasons for doing so.They probaly didn't even read it! If you only read one Star Wars Book read this one!
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Summary: A man deadlier than the emperor has appeared:Admiral Thrawn
Review: Thrawn is an evil genuis who wishes to restore the empire in his image.His captain,Palleon is an equally ruthless man and a very good destroyer captain. Thrawn, who is one of the 11 Imperial grand admirals can predict to the letter what his opponents will do. It is important to note that Thrawn is an alien and to anyone who know of the Empire's anti-alien policy, you must assume that he is outstanding in order to assume his position as an Imperial Grand Admiral. He does this by studying their species artwork. His overall strategy is to destroy the rebel shipping and capture rebel ships to use in the small Imperial navy. Another standard imperial tool is terror. He seeks the help of a mad jedi master to help communicate between ships and increase coordination during shielded attacks. My favorite character in this book is Mara Jade, a rougish woman similar to Han. If you are to buy this book, I recommend that you buy the other books in the triology because otherwise you will not be able to survive the suspense.
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Summary: The Force was definitely with Zahn when he wrote this.
Review: Heir to the Empire, and the rest of the books in this series, are phenomenal. Timothy Zahn gets the magic of the Star Wars universe down pat. The characters from the movie are true to character, and the new characters that he creates fit in so well with the Star Wars universe that if I didn't know better, I'd think George Lucas himself might have come up with them. A few other Star Wars authors could definitely learn from him. It's also the kind of book that you can read over and over again, and still not lose interest in it. Not only that, but I liked the fact that I couldn't guess where the plot was going while I was reading; Zahn had me in suspense the whole time. The Force was definitely with Zahn when he wrote these books.
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Summary: Finish what you start.
Review: For those people who only read "Heir to the Empire" and decided they didn't like it, continue reading the rest of the trilogy. Only reading the first book of a trilogy is like only reading 1/3 of a story. One can't base an opinion of a story only having read a fraction of it. Besides of those people who reviewed the entire trilogy 93% gave five stars. Those are good odds. I gave the trilogy four stars. Unfortunatly Mr.Zahn was unable, or unwilling, to add new 'catch phrases', for lack of a better term. Example, Han solo would only refer to threepio as "Golden rod" The first time was O.k. but I got tired of it. I'm sure Solo would have called him "Threepio" at least once. I guess Mr.Zahn thought it was very amussing but it got anoying. Basically If you like star wars read it. It is a good trilogy, and very entertaining. The plot is plausible, and The characters are great. Anyway if you want to continue the Star Wars saga read the trilogy, The entire trilogy. Give Mr.Zahn the courtisy to read his complete work. The End.
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Summary: Absolutely excellent !!!!!
Review: This novel was simply fabulous! One must enjoy and marvel at Zahn's creation. I had looked forward to finding a copy of this book for weeks, probably, before I succeeded.And I've got to hand it to you, Timothy, I can't say I was disappointed.I mean, how can you be disappointed with all the excitement,suspense,and cool(really cool)characters to boot?Honestly,I do not know.So please,read Heir To The Empire.And have lots more fun than blowing up a Death Star.
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Summary: Almost
Review: The story was great, it was just what I wanted from a Star Wars story. But as I came to think about it later on, it occured to me that this story wouldn't have been so appealing without the "Star Wars"-logo in the cover. And the characters of course. Also, Zahn has a habit of repeating those old phrases from the movies like Lando or Han Solo saying 'It wasn't my fault!' etc. I know it sounds a bit weird but it really ticked me off while reading it. I mean, surely the writer can make out these so called 'flying frases' himself. I enjoyed description on Kashyyk, the Wookie-planet. More of that and less refrences to the original movies and it would have been perfect.
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Summary: Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Review: Timothy Zahn establishes himself as, possibly, the greatest author of Star Wars Novels ever. "Heir to the Empire" is one of the greatest openings to a trilogy I've ever read. His unique style of writing, combined with new, awe-inspiring charectars, as well as the good old Star Wars men, women, and aliens, leaves the reader on the edge of their page, so to speak. The greatest of Zahn's creations, however, is the unstoppable Grand Admiral Thrawn. The Empire's military genius. He outwits the New Republic every time, yet, the force just isn't on his side, as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and even some new allies to the cause, get their usual good luck. All in all, this is the hook, line, and sinker to the entire Thrawn Trilogy.
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