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Title: Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, Vol. 1) by Timothy Zahn ISBN: 0-553-29612-4 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (314 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Grand Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Comment: For years, I kept myself away from the Star Wars novels in general, and particularly from those continuing the series. I thought that there could never be any author who could capture teh essence of the characters, the scope, and the conflict of the original after the events of Return of the Jedi. However, after some pleasent surprises in books like Shadows of the Empire, I decided to give Timothy Zahn's books a try. Sci-fi has never been the same for me since.
Heir to the Empire marks a first in many ways. It was the first book that Lucas authorized to continue the Star Wars saga, and it is the first in what still reigns supreme as the best book trilogy the series has ever seen. Set five years after the death of Darth Vader and the Emperor, the newly formed New Republic finds itself threatened again by the Galactic Empire, this time, under new management. The new warlord that they face is a Grand Admiral from the days of old, Thrawn, a man unlike any in the Imperial Navy. Cunning, ruthless, and a strategical mastermind, Thrawn presents the greatest threat our heroes have seen since the Second Death Star.
All the major players are here. Luke, now a full-fledged Jedi. Han and Leia, now married and expecting twins. Lando, Chewie, and the droids. All are in the story, and all are portrayed exactly as we remembered them, only better. And all play an integral part in thwarting the newest threat to the galaxy.
However, Zahn does not just stop with high adventure and out favorite characters. Here, we meet new faces, including Thrawn, the insane Jedi Master Joruus C'baoth, and last but not least, Mara Jade. The best addition to the franchise since Lando Calrissian, Mara is a hardened rogue, used to life on the fringe, and desperate enemy of Luke. Of course, that means they'll have to work together sometime during the book. And what a team they make.
All of Zahn's original characters feel right at home in the Star Wars universe, and they all have a part to play in the story. And what a story. Full of the space and saber combat expected in anything bearing the name, the tale takes readers from Coruscaunt to the Jedi power-negating world of Myrkr to the bridge of the Star Destroyer Chimera. The story twists and turns, and even as you see the conflict develop, you can see that this is only the beginning of something far more grand.
I simply can't recommend this book enough. If there was an option for a sixth star, I'd happily give it to Zahn's masterpiece. It is no easy feat to recreate such a beloved universe and beloved characters, craft a satisfyingly epic story, keep the writing both exciting and intelligent, and still retain a "PG" rating. However, Zahn pulls it off with style to spare. This is space opera at its finest.
Rating: 5
Summary: Amazing start to the thrawn trilogy
Comment: Heir to the Empire is an amazing book by timothy zahn continuing the classic story that is STAR WARS. Zahn's writing captures the imagination of the reader and fills the mind with pulsating action and incredible dialoque that only a master sci fi writer can do. If you haven't begun to read the books that continue the STAR WARS saga, you need to begin now. This for me is the pinnacle series written for the sci fi nut!
Rating: 5
Summary: The best SW novel in the Best Star Wars book trilogy
Comment: I picked up Heir to the Empire when it was new almost 8 years ago. Timothy Zahn has written a Star Wars masterpiece that had me hooked from day one when I picked it up.
Heir to the Empire picks up five years after the Battle of Endor. Princess Leia has married Han Solo. They have two children. Luke is the only jedi that is known to be. The empire is still strong though and is led by Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn has a devious plan set in place to destroy the New Republic. It envolves a Dark Jedi that is capable of taking out Luke. His plan is aimed directly at the New Republic and could destroy them all.
Like I said earlier Zahn has written a masterpiece. He plays the Star Wars universe so well. Up to the point when he wrote the book all he had to base off was the movies and a couple of novels. His new insights into the world are great. His book is just like an extension of the original three movies. He carries the arogance of Han Solo into the book. You still see the childlike innocence of Luke and you see his troubles as he tires to establish himself.
Zahn's work with Grand Admiral Thrawn is amazing. He's one of the top villians I've ever read about. Zahn gives you a great mental picture of what the man looks like. With the details you get consumed by him and for a time while I was reading I wanted the Empire to win because this guy was so cool and smart.
The new side characters that Zahn has made are great. I love Karrade and Mara Jade. They were both great characters. I loved the new alien species he thought up. Nothing was to far fetched and everything was described so well you got a good mental picture of everything.
This is an excellent novel. You can argue it as the best Star Wars novel ever written and it's easily in the best Star Wars book trilogy. Timothy Zahn has written an absolutely fantastic sci-fi trilogy. Fans of the movie might not appreciate it to much, but if you love the movies and what a continuation pick up this book. You won't regret it.
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Title: Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book Two) by Timothy Zahn ISBN: 0553578790 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book One) by Timothy Zahn ISBN: 0553298046 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Courtship of Princess Leia (Star Wars) by Dave Wolverton ISBN: 0553569376 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Shadows of the Empire : Star Wars by Steve Perry ISBN: 0553574132 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 03 March, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Jedi Search (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 1) by Kevin Anderson ISBN: 0553297988 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 February, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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