A review by vyria
Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

As a bit of contrarian in my youth, I always rankled at the idea this series was the apex of the EU. Revisiting it decades later, I still think it's overrated, but am more amenable to the charms it does have. I especially love the way Zahn captures the character voice of the film cast, particularly Han. I still find the plot kind of stupid and Mara Jade exhausting. Overall I'm looking forward to revisiting the rest of the trilogy.