The heroes of Star Wars are winning against the evil Empire! With the Emperor and Darth Vader gone, the Imperials are in chaos and utter trouble. That is, until a new leaders rises from the ashes: Grand Admiral Thrawn. The evil mastermind officer poses an evil threat to the infant New Republic.
Heir to the Empire is possibly the most popular novel set in the Star Wars universe. It not only continues the story ended in Return of the Jedi, but also sets the stage for future writers to enter the galaxy of Star Wars and make new stories there.
SUMMARY
Grand Admiral Thrawn and Gilad Pellaeon must lead a defensive battle in space, from inside their command ship. After demonstrating his clear knack for using strategy, Thrawn tells his captain that he is going to solve a puzzle ("the only puzzle worth solving"): the destruction of the New Republic, formerly the Rebel Alliance. Thrawn and Pelleaon take creatures that can "repel" the Force by creating force-fields around the immediate vicinity.
Han and Leia are married, Leia is pregnant, and Luke Skywalker is a gifted Jedi Knight. Their individual talents are put to good use. During a diplomatic trip, Leia's life is put in danger, so she is rushed to safety. Luke agrees to train Leia as a Jedi.
Later, Luke meets a mysterious Jedi named C'Baoth. He soon learns that this "Jedi" really uses the dark side.
The book ends a clear story, and yet it leaves you on a cliff hanger for the remaining two books.
CONTENT
The violence in Heir to the Empire is neither gory nor descriptive, but there is still the presence. There is the use of laser guns, lightsabers, and other various weapons. While this might scare younger children, the complexity and length of the storyline will get them before they reach much violence.
I recall nothing inappropriate in the book. I also don't remember any language.
The Force energy field is mentioned and used throughout the book, in addition to a couple of references to meditation.
Heir to the Empire is not really what I would call a great book. In Star Wars science fiction writing, it is considered one of the best novels, but there are a lot of better books you could find. It does, however, provide adventure and a pretty good mystery. If you like science fiction and Star Wars, you would enjoy the book. Otherwise, don't waste your time with it.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Number of pages: 404
Author of book: Timothy Zahn
Published in: 1991
First in a trilogy
Primary audience: Teens, adults
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