A great achievement from the vast output of the extended universe was the addition of some marvellous original characters to the Star Wars mythos that had not come from the films. However, the loss of the extended universe’s canonicity in the light of the Disney takeover unfortunately rendered the bulk of these characters effectively non-existent. One of the most remarkable and popular of these was undoubtedly Grand Admiral Thrawn who first appeared in ‘Heir to the Empire’, the novel that effectively kicked off the publication of original Star Wars novels for over twenty years. Being such a strong creation has allowed for Thrawn to enter into the new canon via his continual role in the ‘Rebels’ television series.
As this novel is written by the author who created Thrawn in the first place it is somewhat intriguing to see how he approaches Thrawn’s transition to the new canon. By setting the book early in Thrawn’s career Zahn manages to perfectly tread the line of fitting his creation into the new canon without actively contradicting or conflicting with anything he had previously wrote concerning the character or his activities. This includes the little in-joke of him not being Pantoran.
It is not an origin story as such but more the explanation of how Thrawn comes to Imperial attention and manoeuvres his ascent up the ranks and becomes a trusted ally to the Emperor not far behind the status of Vader and Tarkin. Much of this is seen from the perspective of Eli Vanto, the ensign who becomes Thrawn’s aid. By adopting this approach the author keeps Thrawn slightly aloof and unknowable, maintaining the ‘alieness’ that makes him unique amongst Imperial officers.
Although entitled ‘Thrawn’ this novel is also devoted to the rise of Arihnda Pryce, who as Governor of Lothal works so closely with Thrawn in ‘Rebels’. It is interesting to note that, perhaps, the major difference between the two characters is that although Thrawn is undoubtedly ruthless he doesn’t seem to change his outlooks, morals or behaviour to any great deal during the course of the novel’s events and his ingratiation into the Empire. Meanwhile, Pryce seems to start of as a reasonably decent person who slides into corruption and villainy. Thrawn’s actions are born out of his devotion to both the Empire and the Chiss but Pyrce’s are essentially orientated around benefitting herself.
After his brief appearance in ‘A New Hope’ Yularen continues to be expanded upon and plays a substantial role in this story, the novel also charting the growing alliance of interests between him and Thrawn. Although Thrawn interacts some with Palpatine he is kept sperate from Vader despite the years this book covers. Ostensibly this is because this relationship looks like it will be a focus of this novel’s upcoming sequel, ‘Thrawn: Alliances’.
A worthwhile revisit of the character by the author.
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Thrawn - Timothy Zahn
Okay so I'm going to fully admit that this review is completely Bias.
When it comes to Thrawn I am weak!
How do I start with this???
Well let's just say most of everything that's come out of the starwars new cannon is absolutely bull crap. You can hate me for that if you want, but it's TRUE!
The last three films absolutely crapped all over a beautifully crafted mythology around that universe. They removed our possibility of ever meeting characters that were just bad arse. (Seriously look up Luke's wife!)
Then there is this.
Thrawn is just an amazing character. Hes so unique, which is impressive, because he is unique in a universe where everyone needs to be distinctively different.
He's Dark Side lore but manages throughout to stay within his particular shades of grey.
He's smart. Unlike alot of characters within the universe who have to rely upon force powers to get a job done. Thrawn uses his mind.
Thrawns new cannon is beautiful. Probably because hes being handled by Timothy Zahn who was his creator in the now legends series.
Now when you pair him up with Eli Vanto who was a refreshing character within the empire and a nemesis like Nightswan...
I cant even find words.
I could actually waffle on for hours. Perhaps you can tell I'm a fan girl?
So yes I admit again this is a completely Bias review. You'll never convince me to give thrawn anything less than 4*
(The reader for the audiobook was stunning too. The accent he adopted for thrawn was beautiful)
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