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Summary: "Worthy of the Star Wars Name"
Review: Heir to the Empire is the first book in the Thrawn trilogy. Rumors once circulated that the Thrawn trilogy was Star Wars Episodes 7, 8, and 9. Well, if the rumors weren't true, then they should have been. Heir to the Empire is comparable to the films in character, plot, pace, mood, and overall quality.Through the voice of the narrative, the rich design of the worlds, and the intensity of the characters, Timothy Zahn recreates the Star Wars universe to absolute perfection. The character of the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn is drawn to show that he is quite distinct from Darth Vader, and could even possible rival Vader as a leader. Where Vader ruled with fear, Thrawn ruled with intellect. Besides Thrawn, two of the best characters in Heir to the Empire are Talon Karde and Mara Jade. Talon Karde's outer struggle to maintain a business balance with the Empire and The New Republic seems to almost rival Mara Jade inner struggle with wanting to kill Luke Skywalker. Why does she want to kill Luke? Guess you'll have to read to find out. The novel carries the familiar characters of Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Leia, Lando, Threepio, and Artoo through situations of mystery, political upheaval, and assassination. As they are hunted, the characters are drawn to worlds such as Chewbacca's home planet of Kashyyyk. Kashyyyk as well as the other worlds are drawn to perfection so that the reader sees exactly what Zahn is describing. The pace of the book, especially with the battle scenes, are so vividly described with such effective phrasing, that it can even deceive the reader to think that he or she is watching the films on the big screen. It is certain that Heir to the Empire is truly worthy of the Star Wars name.
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Summary: Where Zahn started his legacy in the SW universe
Review: Definately pick up this book. You will be under the spell, forcing you to want more SW!
From the deadly Noghri assasins, to the creative thinking the author had in using the "snakes" as "FORCE" resistant, you will love this book.
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Summary: Thrawn, A Worthy Heir
Review: The Star Wars universe succeeds or fails with it's villian. Vader made the films. Maul redeemed an easily criticized Episode I. Zahn delivers to the fans a cerebral, cultured, and unique Heir to the imperial remnant with Thrawn. As I rolled through this book, I longed for this to be the cinematic heir to Return of the Jedi (as I read this the first time in high school, long before Ep I). The characters are intriging, the settings are fresh, and our old favorites are once again brough to us as if we just left the celebration on Endor. This was the first book I read from the expanded Star Wars universe. I have read every hard cover since and many of the paperbacks. And that is 100% due to how good a book (and a trilogy) Zahn has written. I'm not a Star Wars Novel mark (although I am a huge fan) There have been awful novels. This one though is awesome. Read it. And be prepared to anticipate the next book as much as you anticipated the movie back in the late 70's and early 80's.
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Summary: Yes!
Review: I received this book when I was nine years old. At that time I had no interest in reading it even though I was a Star Wars fan. So there it sat for almost five years, until I picked it up and started reading. Now three years later, I own the entire Trilogy, in search of the Hand of Thrawn books and the New Jedi Order books.
Timothy Zahn stays so true to the theme and mood that you get of the Star Wars movies, that you feel that this is really what would happen to those characters.
The gang is back, and now up against a formidable foe, Grand Admiral Thrawn, the most worthy and feared adversary since ol' Darth Vader. The book starts out like very movie, in space and with the Empire. Han and Leia are married and twins are on the way. Luke is a Jedi Knight and with out the comfort of Ben Kenobi. The droids are back and lovable Chewbacca. Lando is still looking for a get rich quick scheme. New and likable characters are introduced. The mysterious Mara jade and charismatic Talon Karrde. Also the insane Jedi Master Joruus C'baoth.
The plotline is easy to follow and gives you a real Star Wars sense. If you like this book, don't stop, read Dark Force Rising and The Last Command.
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Summary: hmmm, well i didn't buy this book
Review: I didn't buy this book but I've read it before
It's a cover of luke holding a light saber , wasn't sure whether it's a combo of all volumes from the trilogy, or just this volume...
Well yeah it's about the heir of the emperor looking for the glove of darth vadar and yada yada...go buy the book if u want to know.
i would say it's mediocre...no large scale battles or military conflicts, basically just stories between the characters...
i still think that George Lucas' Starwars Trilogy are the best...
Zahn's trilogy is too archetypical, nothing really special about it...it's fun to read since it's been authorized as the official continuation of the starwars trilogy by george lucas
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Summary: Decent, but hardly great sci-fi
Review: I was hoping that Zahn had managed to write some good, mature Star Wars books, but was dissapointed that it was just more mediocre writing and plot development wrapped up in the Star Wars universe. The characters are one-dimensional, and the plot is simplistic and relies on amazing coincidence to advance. Nothing really special here, and I doubt I will bother reading the other two books in the series.
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Summary: Awesome trilogy!
Review: Personally I thought this was the best Star Wars trilogy written after the films. I first read them at the library then bought them later on. ... Using men's souls to power up droid spaceships is pretty stupid, and turning around and saying that ysalamari is a dumb idea, you're just digging a bigger hole for yourself. Sure, I didn't think ysalamari was an EXTREMELY good idea, but it was necessary to the story, which is pretty good. If you ever read a Star Wars book, read this one. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Timothy Zahn Has Done It Again!
Review: Timothy Zahn has done it again.He makes the star wars that you have a loved since it came out come alive in a new 404 page book, Heir To The Empire. On the last day of school I decided to read all the other star wars book (as in not by George Lucas). This was the first one I picked up even though there are more before this exiting edition to the trilogy. To be exact there are 6 (six)! Every page gets you hooked and at the end of every chapter a cliff hanger that will pull you in and never let you out with that solid star wars energy. I guarantee you will LUV this book!
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Summary: Episode 7 - 9??
Review: Although I am new to Star Wars books I can say this trilogy is essential. As soon as you have read this review don't hesitate to purchase! The unofficial Episode 7 - 9 maybe? Although it differs from Lucas poetic rythm, it goes to prove Zahn can create Star Wars stories as well as its creator. The reason I only gave it four out of five is because Zahn needs a thesaurus badly. If he removed all the times he says "pursed lip, lip twitched, said conversationally, said thoughtfully, raised his blue black eyebrow, to realise he wasn't breathing...!" the books would be half the length! And did Thrawn go to the Batman school of conclusion making? Anywho minor gripes aside its very good. Yes this review was helpful... now buy and enjoy!!
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Summary: A must read for the star wars geek
Review: I am a star wars geek I admit it. I was one of those insane adults in line with my lightsaber and gown waiting to see Attack of The Clones on openning night. I haven't grown up yet at the age of hmmm... and I still love star wars! This is a must book for the true star wars geek. I was at first hesitant to read this book because I fiqured it was just a spin off from the movie. However two of my cousins, who are also star wars geeks ( one an anynomous book-worm, the other an anynomous actuary), recommended this book to me. So I gave it a try and loved it almost as passionatlely as the star wars trilogy. I loved this book so much I would say it definitely was Hugo material. I was very surprised it didn't win the Hugo but thats just my opinion. PS YES THERE ARE STAR WARS FAN WHO KNOW WHO RAY BRADBARY IS AND I LOVE THE MARTIAN CROHNICLES!
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