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by Timothy Zahn (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 720 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Reissue edition (1 Nov 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553578790
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553578799
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.7 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (195 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 29,073 in Books (See Bestsellers 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Praise for the Star Wars(r) novels of Timothy Zahn:
"Specter Of The Past: "
"Zahn returns splendidly to the ranks of Star Wars authors...absorbing reading. Label this one 'not just for Star Wars fans'--for sure!"
"--Booklist"
"Heir To The Empire: "
"Moves with a speed-of-light pace that captures the spirit of the movie trilogy so well, you can almost hear John Williams's soundtrack."
"--The Providence Sunday Journal"
"Dark Force Rising: "
"Zahn has perfectly captured the pace and flavor of the Star Wars movies. This is space opera at its best."
"--The Sunday Oklahoman"
"The Last Command: "
"Filled with characteristic Star Wars technology and cosmic battles...the detail and plot development far exceed what are possible in a two-hour movie."
"--The Indianapolis Star"

"From the Hardcover edition."

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Zahn presents the climax of Bantam's run of Star Wars novels, 24 Nov 2004
By Ian Tapley "thefragrantwookiee" - See all my reviews
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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.

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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Star Wars books yet, 22 April 2000
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This review is from: Star Wars: Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The hand of Thrawn) (Paperback)
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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easily the best book about Star Wars ever!, 7 Jan 2000
By A Customer
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. It also set the scene nicely for anything that comes after. He's now done as much as George Lucas himself in building the Star Wars myth (and, frankly, more believably than Lucas ever did).

In Grand Admiral Thrawn, Zahn has created the best character in the Star Wars universe, and it's a pity that he didn't decide to preserve the clone in the fortress. It would have been an interesting plot development if he had allowed Thrawn to be resurrected for real and to lead the New Republic and the Empire against the "horrors" in the Unknown Regions.

It is nice to see that Zahn has decided to concentrate mainly on the characters of his own creation (Thrawn, Pellaeon, Talon Karrde etc) rather than rehashing old characters as some authors could be accused of doing.

And, for those who think it could be the end of the Star Wars story, don't forget that Zahn has left the door open for new enemies of the New Republic from outside the scope of the galaxy, rather than just leaving a New Republic versus Empire scenario in place. In many ways, what the book has set up could lead to a similar scenario to The Truce at Bakura.

It's more believable and better written than anything that's been done so far, and hopefully, people can learn from Zahn's triumph.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good storylines alltogether but only Luke and Mara's deserve full marks!
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... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Grey Lady

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 Dec 2000 by chris-nandrin@freeuk.com

1.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 13 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 7 Sep 1999

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