Star Wars: Thrawn

Zahn, Timothy. Star Wars: Thrawn. New York, NY: Del Rey 2017.

In April of 2017 Timothy Zahn published the book Star Wars: Thrawn. This book came on the heels of Star Wars Rebels Season 3 which saw Grand Admiral Thrawn make his triumphant return to the Star Wars galaxy. The book charts the rise of two characters: Thrawn and Arhinda Pryce. Thrawn must navigate the politics of the Imperial Navy, fighting both political enemies and Rebels, as he proves himself to be the greatest military mind the galaxy has ever known. Meanwhile, Arhinda Pryce, a native of the planet Lothal, fights her own battles in the halls of power on Coruscant as she struggles to rise through the hierarchy to a position of power within the Empire driven by a desire for control and revenge. However, not all is as it seems, and alongside Thrawn’s rise through the military he is on a private mission, the outcome of which could decide the fate of the galaxy.
This book has something for everyone whether you are a long-time fan of Star Wars and Timothy Zahn’s books in particular or if you are new to the Star Wars universe and are looking for a place to start. This book brings back a fan favorite character from Star Wars Legends, and is a must read for anyone interested in Grand Admiral Thrawn. This book will also expose readers to the politics of the Empire and all the ambition and internal conflict that entails as the Imperials are engaged in a constant struggle for control over each other and the galaxy. The book explores the motivations of one of the most interesting characters in Star Wars while also giving insight into how he thinks.
Further Reading:

1. Thrawn
2. Thrawn: Alliances
3. Thrawn: Treason
4. Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising
5. Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good
6. Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil

Kyle F. is a Library Assistant at May Memorial Library.