- Paperback: 720 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); New edition edition (1 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553506900
- ISBN-13: 978-0553506907
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (195 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 83,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Timothy Zahn has published 16 SF novels, including a bestselling trilogy based in the Star Wars universe, and has won a Hugo Award for his novella Cascade Point. In Vision of the Future, he returns to Star Wars with a complicated tale of intrigue and deception. This is the second of a two-volume story, and picks up where the first book, Specter of the Past, left off. The New Republic is on the verge of a civil war, an instability which the remnants of the Empire is doing its best to exploit, helped by a con-man posing as the much feared Grand Admiral Thrawn, supposedly returned from the dead. Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker struggle to maintain the peace, but time is running out as opposing forces gather in the skies above the planet Bothawui. This is a sprawling action novel that makes the most of its galaxy- spanning plot. Multiple storylines intertwine as we follow at least six different sets of viewpoint characters, although sadly few of them are on stage long enough to develop any real complexity. Deep and insightful it ain't, but if you like your action fast and furious, this is one for you.
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The New Republic faces possible destruction at the hands of the reanimated Grand Admiral Thrawn, servant of the once all-powerful evil empire.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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THE STORY:
Fifteen years after 'Return of the Jedi', the New Republic is troubled both by an impending civil war above Bothawui and the apparent return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Elsewhere, Luke tracks Mara Jade to the uncharted world of Nirauan and together they make a startling discovery about the mysterious Hand of Thrawn.
Fifteen years after 'Return of the Jedi', the New Republic is troubled both by an impending civil war above Bothawui and the apparent return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Elsewhere, Luke tracks Mara Jade to the uncharted world of Nirauan and together they make a startling discovery about the mysterious Hand of Thrawn.
WHAT'S GOOD:
Zahn uses this book to bring up to date all of his leading characters (I suspect he thought this was to be his last Star Wars novel), meaning we get some serious development of some familiar faces. I enjoyed the subplot involving Karrde and Shada seeking out Karrde's fearsome former employer, which leads to the revelation of the Thrawn hoax and also to a fascinating bit of back story about Yoda's adventures on Dagobah. Pellaeon (did anyone else notice that in the 'author' review that name was spelled wrong? Can you say 'impostor'?) really comes into his own as the head of a new forward-thinking Empire. Ultimately, the best reason to buy this book is the development of the relationship between Luke and Mara, which avoids being a fantasy romance and is instead a more subtle development in which they simply realise that they don't want to be apart. The Luke and Mara storyline is also packed with other treats, like a Thrawn clone, the return of Soontir Fel, the discovery of Thrawn's people - the Chiss - and Mara's Jedi Knighthood.
WHAT'S BAD:
The only thing I didn't like was the Qom Qae and the Qom Jha. Having psychic bats as main characters doesn't sit well with me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Im my opinion, this is one of the best Star Wars books yet, lots of interesting things happened and it was a fantastic read. It's only a shame that Zahn isn't writing anymore books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having read the Thrawn thrilogy first (naturally), and only a few other Star Wars novels in-between including of course Spectre of the Past, in my view this book can be evaluated positively. The story lines are nice, especially bacause they focus on interesting characters. Mara Jade had been one of my favourites since reading Heir to the Empire, and so I was particularly pleased that she and Luke had one story line all to themselves. And what a one. Although admittedly the sentient "bats" were a bit ridiculous, the rest of that particular thread was absolutely great. It was exciting, and you also get some insight into both their characters. To be honest, after The Last Command, I had expected them to have come together much sooner (there's app. 10 years in-between and they are now both in their late thirties), but as the author himself stated in an interview, Mara needed to come to grips with her new position first. The best explanations always derive from an author, so I accept that! But, it does happen at last. I had to raise my eye brouws a little when the marriage question came up, but that is probably due to living in a culture where it is more common to set up a household together first and only thinking of marriage after some years of living together. Be that as it may, their coming together was logical, and furthermore was arrived at with perfect timing in the book. Great story line! A pity the Thrawn clone died, as the grand Admiral is one of my favourites as well (especially if you have read Outbound Flight, you will be interested in getting more Thrawn), especially when he learns battle tactics and stategies by studying the art of his opponents.
I liked it as well that Talon Karrde was back. This was an interesting character in Zahn's earlier Trilogy, and so he remains.
I also liked the Vengeance group, especially the interaction with their opponents. Regrettably this didn't prevent them from being succesfull.
Finally, there were some nice story lines concerning Han and Leia as well.
The negative of course was the - in my view - rather silly overall plot. I mean, people go to war for more stupid reason's than this, but it was a bit too obvious.
Therefore, not five stars but four. It still is a good read. And for fan's of Mara Jade, an abolute must!
I liked it as well that Talon Karrde was back. This was an interesting character in Zahn's earlier Trilogy, and so he remains.
I also liked the Vengeance group, especially the interaction with their opponents. Regrettably this didn't prevent them from being succesfull.
Finally, there were some nice story lines concerning Han and Leia as well.
The negative of course was the - in my view - rather silly overall plot. I mean, people go to war for more stupid reason's than this, but it was a bit too obvious.
Therefore, not five stars but four. It still is a good read. And for fan's of Mara Jade, an abolute must!
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Incredible - The end of an era
This book chronicles the apparent re-appearance of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the relationship between Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade coming to a head, and the almost self-destruction of... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2003 by "elrickotaku"
Excellent book, does the series proud
I was a little disappointed by specter of the past, feeling it didn't live up to the heir trilogy but Zhan has redeemed himself with vision. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2000 by chris-nandrin@freeuk.com
This book was utterly disappointing .
I did not like this book of Timothy Zahn's at all ! All his other books, exept for Specter of the Past, were very good but this book Vision of the Future was very boring, it had no... Read more
Published on 13 April 2000
One of the best Star Wars books
I must say that this book is one of the best of the Star Wars novels, it has everything, great plot, great characters. Read more
Published on 2 April 2000 by "robintibbs"
Was this Timothy Zahn? Can't believe it!
Well, this may sound strange, but after the first trilogy Zahn wrote, I would expect his new novels to be as exciting and high-rating. Not at all. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2000
Easily the best book about Star Wars ever!
Finishing off the story begun in Specter of the Past would have been difficult for anyone - except, it seems, Timothy Zahn. Everything about this book oozed class. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2000
A good ending to the story, with a good cliffhanger.
Timothy Zahn is the foremost writer on the continuation of the Star Wars saga, this his newest book is a good mix of old characters, delving more into their history. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 1999
WHAT A STUNNER!!!!!!!!!!!
Star Wars Vision of the Future is a truly great book, and it is also the sequel of Specter of the Past anothere great from Timothy Zahn,author of the Heir to the Empire Series. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 1999
There aren't 6 Crowns!!!
This book has to be the greatest book ever written! Like the original Star Wars there's fiction, fantasy, romance you name it, it's got it. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 1999
The best book I ever read
Thi is absolutely the best book ever. Zahn has done it once again. He brought the characters back to life. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 1999
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