Timothy Zahn
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 386 pages Rating: 3.99 | 16950 Users | 333 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Star Wars: Specter of the Past |
| ISBN: | 0553298046 (ISBN13: 9780553298048) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1, Star Wars Legends |
| Characters: | Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade, Thrawn, Gilad Pellaeon, Talon Karrde, Khabarakh, Borsk Fey'lya, Garm Bel Iblis |
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Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.
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| Title | : | Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1) |
| Author | : | Timothy Zahn |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 386 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1998 by Spectra (first published November 1997) |
| Categories | : | Media Tie In. Star Wars. Science Fiction. Fiction |
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Ratings: 3.99 From 16950 Users | 333 ReviewsCriticism Epithetical Books Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology #1)
Audio book read by Marc ThompsonNo one does Star Wars quite like Timothy Zahn. He knows how to play the characters just right and make good use of the different factions in the Star Wars universe to make for an interesting story. Zahn has added the most significant and lasting characters to the series after the movies themselves and is the author who really got people excited about Star Wars novels after his trilogy that starts with Heir to the Empire. Specter of the Past is a great book if youIronically, having spent most of my career editing comic books based on films/televison, I always looked down on the idea of reading novels that did the same. There is a massive time commitment that comes with reading a novel and when time is so precious, why "waste" it on something (likely) without much value? But time changes ones perspective on things. My childhood, like so many, was filled with Star Wars. The original trilogy had a lasting effect on me that became an addiction up to a point.
While it's not quite as fresh or epic in scope as the trilogy the preceded it, Zahn's 'The Hand of Thrawn' duology is still a favourite of mine for its further mediations on the consequences, political and otherwise, of a galaxy in turmoil.The major highlight of 'Specter of the Past' for me is the Imperial plot to shatter the New Republic with neither the Dark Side nor military force this time, but with the clever maneouvering of political secrets and public opinion - the weak spot of a
The Hand of Thrawn Duology is set about 16 years after Return of the jedi. It consists of:Spectre of the PastVision of the futureThis series is everything you expect from Timothy Zahn and is a great 'filler' that provides an important step from the outcast Empire becoming a viable political party within the new Republic. This short duology also further enhances the characters and defines the relationships of the main characters within the Star Wars universe - most notable is the blooming love
3,5 stars.I liked the story, it's beautifully layered and wonderfully complex, and I always dig the politics--I'm always a sucker for fictional political discourses--but at the same time it really doesn't have quite the same kick as the Thrawn trilogy. I think it's because the big reveal--that the Thrawn involved in this story was a fake--was done way too soon for the readers. It's such a major plot point, and while it is fun to watch everyone else pretty much acted like chickens with their
"There are indeed some things that must never be forgotten"Ten years have past since our daring trio has faced the masterful Thrawn. The New Republic is firmly established. Peace abounds...or maybe not? The Empire appears to want to negotiate peace, but a triumvirate within is working hard to continue the hostilities. And the New Republic may just destroy itself with the revelation of the Camaas Document, a document revealing the Bothans were involved in the destruction of Camaas many years
this was maybe not the best book to start with in terms of being new to reading star wars books. but, Timothy Zahn did a great job of introducing a ton of characters, all doing different things in different places, while explaining clearly who they were and where they were coming from, without the story getting bogged down (although someone who's already familiar with the characters might feel differently). there's political intrigue, action, children carefully shoved off-screen, curiouser and
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