Stardate 11-13-2008
I recently finished reading the Thrawn Trilogy. The trilogy takes place in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and was written by Hugo Award winning author Timothy Zahn. The first book in the series was the first book written for the Star Wars Expanded Universe and many still claim that these are the very best Star Wars books out there. The first book takes place 5 years after the evens of Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi.
I really enjoyed these books. My favorite part about the books was the author's ability to bring Han Solo's personality to life. He was able to capture the voices of all the characters, but Han stood out the most for me.
In addition to the regular cast of characters, Zahn introduces us to some great new characters. They are: Talon Karde, a smuggler whose operations have filled the void left by the death of Jabba the Hutt. Mara Jade, the former Hand of the Emperor who after finding herself unemployed after the Emperor's death, has found a job working for the smuggler Karde. Master Jorus C'baoth, a once master Jedi turned mad clone by the emperor. All of these characters are great, but the best by far is Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn is neither Jedi nor Sith. He is the last living Grand Admiral and commander of the Imperial Fleet. He is dead set on finishing the Emperor's work and destroying the New Republic. His character brings so much fun to these books. He is incredibly brilliant and a master strategist. The book is full of incredible, creative and well thought out war strategies. As a reader, you never know what Thrawn is going to do next, but after a while you become convinced that the New Republic doesn't stand a chance.
The three books in the series are: Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command. Check them out. You will be happy you did.
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5 comments:
Yeah, You know that's not true.
I have read the first book and found Jade to be the hottest star wars character thus far. Apart from her evil I really wanted her to marry Luke (does she?).
YES! I read these nerdy Star Wars books and I love them!!! I've read several. That Thrawn is a @(#$*&#)$!
I'm happy for all you Star Wars fans that the fun can continue...
Marcie-
Today you are the Master Jedi and I am the young Padowan. You are the coolest. Why don't you move to St. George and come and work in the St. George office with me.
You'll have to tell me what other Star Wars books you like. I've heard there are some really great ones but also some crappy ones.
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