Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (Dark Horse Collection.)

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Summary: Sequel to the most favorite science fiction series
Review: The most popular science-fiction still continues, Star WarsHeir To The Empire continues where Return Of The Jedi left off. HugoAward winning author Timothy Zahn continues the St ar Wars triolgy with the same force and excitment like the others before. Heir To The Empire is the first book of a three book cycle of the Star Wars Triolgy, followed by the book entiled Dark Forces Rising and The Last Command. ItÕs been five years after Return Of The Jedi, the destruction of the Death Star, and the defeat of Darth Vader and the Emperor. But in a distant part of the galaxy, an old Imperial Starfleet exists. Commanded by the Grand Admiral Thrawn, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and the Rebel Alliance are in for another battle. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and are expecting Jedi twins. There is a whole new line of characters such as Captain Pellaeon, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and the twins. But still around are characters such as Han Solo, Leia, Skywalker, Chewbacca, and Lando. The story is filled with excitement, heroic battles, and the battle between the Force and the Dark side. The story keeps the same unique twist, just like the rest of the Star Wars sequels. I rate the book an 8.5 because I personally like the first Star Wars stories but keep in mind this is the first of three other stories to come and itÕs the build up for the other stories. Go and check it out... and remember ÒMay the Force be with you.Ó

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Summary: A Must Read for all with Star Wars Fantasies
Review: Zhan's tale is masterfully spun and ingeniously created. One can relate to at least one of the characters, evoking emotion and insight from the reader

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Summary: Zahn's added New Intrigue to a CLASSIC!
Review: It's wonderful! Zahn has created a storyline that's completely in line with with the original classic. He has created new characters and worlds that make the story so intriguing that you must read all three novels in the trilogy. I LOVE the touch of a new Jedimaster and a Grand Admiral genius. Thrawn is a more than worthy enemy for the New Republic to defeat. Zahn has actually opened the other half of the universe that wasn't discovered in the original. It's a MUST READ

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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: In my estimation, this was one of the best Star Wars novels written to date. The character of Grand Admiral Thrawn was so ruthless and ingenious that the reader couldn't help but be in awe of him. Contrary to what some have said, I feel that the character development was rather good, and that the sequels were not too predictable. Compared to the other Star Wars writers, I would have to say that Mr. Zahn has done an excellent job of telling what Star Wars is all about: The never ending struggle of good against evil in a galaxy far, far away

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Summary: One of the best Star Wars books to date.
Review: With new characters and awesome space battles, Timothy Zahn brings the lives of Luke, Han, Leia, Lando and the Droids back to life in this trilogy. A master of ScFi, Timothy Zahn works wonders with the Star Wars Universe. I even found his other books (the Conqueror's Trilogy) ah excellent read. A testament of his abilities as a story teller

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Summary: Worthy of the Star Wars name; I loved it
Review: Zahn truly brings out the spirit of Star Wars in this book. The Heroes of the orginal trilogy are hard put as Grand Admiral Thrawn's ingenius tactics and stategic insight forces the New Republic to abandon more and more systems to the Imperial War Machine. All in all, I think that Timothy Zahn has written books truly worthy of the name: Star Wars.

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Summary: Zahn's Trilogy Not Quite Worthy of the Star Wars Title
Review: Timothy Zahn's books "Heir to the Empire", "Dark Force Rising", and "The Last Command" are good books, don't get me wrong. I just don't think they measure up to the Star Wars mythos. Characterization is poor. All of the characters sound exactly alike. Without the phrases "said Luke" or "Han shouted", I wouldn't have been able to tell one guy from the other. I found Han saying things that I just couldn't imagine Harrison Ford saying, and it was the same way with Luke, Leia, Lando, etc. Another thing that irked me was the way the characters kept finishing each other's sentences. After three books of this, one may become rather annoyed. Some of the original characters are uninteresting as well. While the plot was fast-paced and entertaining, the reader doesn't get the full Star Wars experience. Zahn should have paid more attention to characters and dialogue.

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Summary: The best Star Wars saga continuation to date
Review: Zahn has created a continuation like no other. This trilogy is simply the best. The reader will be drawn in by Zahn's amazing story and clever, intriguing characters. If you read only 1 Star Wars book, this is the one. It will make you read the rest of the trilogy, and leave you hungry for more. The only drawback: where do you go from the top? Every other book in the Star Wars series pales in comparison to this novel. The only exceptions are the novels written by Kevin J. Anderson (The Jedi Academy Trilogy & Darksaber) and The Courtship of Princess Leia. Oh, and Shadows of the Empire is pretty good, as are The Corellian Trilogy (Roger Macbride Allen) and the Black Fleet Trilogy (Michael P. Kube-McDowell). But, they are still not as great as Zahn's books

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Summary: A First for All Star Wars Fans
Review: This is the first book written about the Star Wars universe that went beyond the boundries of George Lucas' imaginary universe. Few books had been written before Heir to the Empire, but many followed. This book was written in true Star Wars form. The original characters act as you would expect them to and the interaction between them and the new characters is true to the form created by the movies. While inspiring and captivating this book starts us on a whole new Star Wars adventure beyond the movies. You can now continue to see what happens to your favorite characters and you send your imagination soaring once again. Timothy Zahn is the one author, of all those trying to capture the essence of the Star Wars universe, that can say he has succeeded. Read this book

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Summary: Exelent Star-Wars Book
Review: I believe what I liked the most about this book is the way Timothy Zahn makes all the characters interesting ! Its like you know every character in person, plus the new characters that Timothy added are totaly new, yet the same. His best "Star Wars" quality is that is able to write a different story but keep the same Star Wars universe as in the beguining ! If you like Star Wars -> Its a MUST read. If you like sci-fi -> You wont regret reading it ! If you NEVER saw the movie Star Wars -> Well...