• Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

  • By: Timothy Zahn
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (18,467 ratings)

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Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord - Grand Admiral Thrawn - has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. With the aid of unimaginable weapons long hidden away by the Emperor on a backwater planet, Thrawn plans to turn the tide of battle, overwhelm the New Republic, and impose his iron rule throughout the galaxy.

Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republican Council - only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies.

Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness...and scheming to corrupt Luke Skywalker to the Dark Side.

©2011 Timothy Zahn (P)2012 Random House Audio

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Fun for any Star Wars Fan

Would you listen to Star Wars: Dark Force Rising again? Why?

I will probably listen to this whole Star Wars Thrawn Triology again within the next couple of years or sooner, which is probably when I'll get on another Star Wars kick.

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This is just fun easy listening for any Star Wars fan. I don't recommend listening to this second book in the trilogy without having listened to the first because the trilogy really builds on itself. The listener would be lost without the knowledge of characters and plots established in the first book. One might benefit from watching some of the Youtube reviews about this trilogy

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Outstanding story matches brilliant performance.

I am so impressed with Marc Thompson's reading of Timothy Zahn's work Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: Thr Thrawn Trilogy Book 2. This is more than just an audible book. It is an experience in my mind. The sound effects and the voices create a new universe that I can carry with me where ever I take my iPhone, which is everywhere.

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Fantastic

I read the Thrawn trilogy a couple of times years ago (in paper edition). I remembered them as being really good books...but I forgot just how totally fantastic they are. Until now.

The story is great---Timothy Zahn really captured the world of Star Wars, the feel for the stories and the characters (now 5 years after the events in Return of the Jedi) as they build the New Republic and still war with the remnant of the Empire. The new characters he added fit into the Star Wars universe perfectly. Zahn's pacing, story elements and writing just make them fun books. On top of that, Zahn wrote these books in the early 1990's, so they are not contaminated by the prequel trilogy.

I would give Marc Thompson's narration 6 or even 7 stars if I could. He managed to catch many of the voices so sound much like the original actors from the films. Maybe not perfectly, but quite good given that it all came from one larynx...I assume the post-production played some games to enhance that, but even so. Amazing.

The post-production also added music and background sound effects to try to enhance the effect. In general, I liked that, although I think it got distracting on occasion.

The Thrawn series is published as a trilogy, but really it is one, large 3-part novel. You will need to commit to finishing the whole thing...especially since you will have a hard time putting it down once you start.

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Expertly produced and voiced

Everything about it was exceptional. The story was good... But it's a middle book building the story for the next.

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well done

the Narrator brings the story to life and the story is great. The only things I didn't like were a few of the voices, especially Luke and Han, but I got over it quickly and many of the others were great.

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Awesome.

Typically, not into sci-fi but I just needed a change. I hope they make this into a movie. The narration of this book was Top Notch.

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Amazing work

I absolutely enjoy this series. If you like Star Wars, then try these books. They are well written, and the narration is extremely good here.

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Thrilling story great performance!

Thrilling story great performance! The added sound effects and music really contribute but is never overbearing.

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loved it!

second part to a wonderful trilogy!!! I highly recommend It! such a good listen and Marc Thomson is such a great voice actor!

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Adrenaline infused audio books only for hard core

like watching a movie in your mind. music sound effects and outstanding voices done by the narrator makes all seem alive. great story and stays true to characters

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