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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
This was a surprise. I love reading "movie novelizations" but otherwise, generally find "branded" fiction a sort of gratuitous add on to movies/tv shows. (Note: This does not apply to things like Marvel where it was a comic book first, but rather things where there's a very tightly defined set of on screen rules and ideas to be adhered to.) I dipped into the world of Star Wars fiction a bit hesitantly with [b:Leia: Princess of Alderaan|34860402|Leia Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi, #3)|Claudia Gray|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1509816682l/34860402._SY75_.jpg|56102984] and was so delightfully surprised by how good it was that I finally decided to dip in again and try Thrawn.
First, I'll say, I am anxiously awaiting the next book in this series, which doesn't happen to me often in "tie in" stuff. But...to the book...
I don't particularly care for "humanize the bad guy" stories, especially when the bad guy is so obviously bad as the Empire is. (Spare me your "Death Eaters are secretly good," reads as well!) Still, this book managed to bring me a perspective on the Empire I found not just readable, but fascinating. At no point did I feel as thought I was supposed to like them, or that the book needed me to think they were good or redeemable.
All in all, a good (and quick!) read that I enjoyed enough to miss a train stop for!
First, I'll say, I am anxiously awaiting the next book in this series, which doesn't happen to me often in "tie in" stuff. But...to the book...
I don't particularly care for "humanize the bad guy" stories, especially when the bad guy is so obviously bad as the Empire is. (Spare me your "Death Eaters are secretly good," reads as well!) Still, this book managed to bring me a perspective on the Empire I found not just readable, but fascinating. At no point did I feel as thought I was supposed to like them, or that the book needed me to think they were good or redeemable.
All in all, a good (and quick!) read that I enjoyed enough to miss a train stop for!
Zahn does yet another wonderful and gripping journey through a part of Thrawn’s epic arc.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved the original “Thrawn Trilogy” as an adolescent, and love how Timothy Zahn, his original creator, was tapped to reincorporate this “beloved villain” into the new canon. It’s like meeting an old friend but learning new things about him. I’m excited to read the rest.
The story drags slightly near the end, but it brings you back into the world of Thrawn’s military genius. “Long live the Empire!”
The story drags slightly near the end, but it brings you back into the world of Thrawn’s military genius. “Long live the Empire!”