Once things start to come to a head, there is no putting this novel down until it is over. Timothy Zahn once again writes in a way that causes the reader to become entirely engrossed in the surroundings. (At least when compared to Thrawn.) If there is a silver lining, the climax of this story (that does primarily feature C'Boath) is simply amazing storytelling. While the earlier editions have focused on the Grand Admiral, the climax of this story (and hence, the entire series) focuses on C'Boath-a character that, though well-developed-is just not that interesting. You may have noticed that Volume's I and II received a (slightly) higher rating than that of The Last Command. In fact, he will focus on Coruscant early in this novel. In the beginning of The Last Command, we get the sense that Thrawn is in full control of his own destiny, and it is a matter of time before he attacks the heart of the Republic. While all three novels of this trilogy can be easily considered as one story, each volume has its own unique feeling and identity. It is now time to wrap up all of the loose ends. In this concluding story, there are no significant characters introduced. But standing in their way is the Mad Jedi clone, Joruus C'Boath. On the other side of the galaxy, Luke and Mara are on a deadly mission ready to take the war directly to the enemies source-the cloning facilities. Meanwhile, Leia is all alone in the heart of the enemies territory desperately trying to make a new ally that may change the tide of the war. If this is bad enough, there is the new revelation that Thrawn seems to have in his midst the abilities to clone soldiers-and he has not wasted time in using this technology! In a desperate attempt to strike back at Thrawn, Han and Lando-with the assistance of Talon Karrde-are in the midst of trying to make, and then hold together, a weakly formed alliance of smugglers. While the political maneuvers of Councilmen Borsk Fey'lya-from the previous volume-have sorted itself out, a security leak from within the Republic, called 'Delta Force', seems to be supplying the Grand Admiral much needed intelligence.

No longer a mystery, the New Republic is very aware of his presence and are in the middle of trying to figure out how to handle it. Picking up right where Dark Force Rising (Volume II) left off, this novel continues with the (very quickly) rising-to-power of Grand Admiral Thrawn.

The Last Command concludes the masterful Thrawn trilogy just as it began-with fantastic storytelling! The Last Command By: Timothy Zahn Rating: 96%īrief Summary: Five years after the Return of the Jedi, a new Imperial threat rises Volume III of III of the Thrawn Trilogy.

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