• Star Wars: Thrawn: Alliances (Book 2)

  • By: Timothy Zahn
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (199 ratings)

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Star Wars: Thrawn: Alliances (Book 2)

By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.


"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force."

Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root-its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs-including the Death Star project-the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects.

In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance-neither remotely aware of what their futures held in store.

Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged-by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and an enemy that threatens even their combined might.

©2018 Timothy Zahn (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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A bit too much all over the place but good enough

A bit too much all over the place but good enough quality just wish it would be a bit more cohesive.

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a new Vader!

A Darth Vader as you can't imagine. and Thrawn being Thrawn. let's hope they take some of this store to make a new cartoon between Grand admiral Thrawn and Ezra in Unknown region of the galaxy far far way.

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It's just really good

The title says everything you need to know it is just a really good book

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A slow start but fantastic Star Wars Story

The first few chapters, even up to the factory are a slow grind but the coming together of all the stories and plot lines are so satisfying. So amazing to see the cultivation of a alliance/friendship between Anakin and Thrawn, and the eventual Thrawn and Vader dynamic. Beautiful soundtrack as always and amazing voice actor performance

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hood

super good
loved it
it is something amazing for any and all star wars fans and especially those who love thrown and also enjoy lord Vader

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Good star wars book, but...

A good overall star wars adventure, although it does not focus that much on Thrawn, but more on Darth Vader and the relationship between a young jedi and a soldier of the Chiss Ascendancy

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good book but not as great as the first book.

good book but not as great as the first book. the Vader thrawn stand off is great but I really miss more off the thrawn monologues and I didn't like the 3 story lines that jumps back and forth, even they mark up good

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love it

it's different from book 1 but I absolutely love it.

looking forward to the next one

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A very good audiobook!

Not quite as good as the previous book about Thrawn but still a lot to be learned and quite entertaining too. I hope the Thrawn Journal will reappear in the future books.

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  • Adrian Martin
  • 02-13-19

enjoyed it, but not as good as the first

I did enjoy this book, but it wasn't as good as the first. I missed Eli vanto in this,but I assume he will appear in the third book. I wish there was more Vader and thrawn and less of Skywalker and thrawn, but other people may like that more. overall a good book and we'll read by Marc Thompson.

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  • si69
  • 06-25-20

How the mighty have fallen!

Probably the worst Star Wars novel, ever. Some character's have terrible stereotypical Irish accents, with the diddley eye, eye, eye bs.

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  • nick
  • 07-11-19

Thrawn vol 2

Not quite as good as the first book. The split narrative jumping between the past and present made it feel a little less focused than the first.

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  • MR C.
  • 06-26-19

not as good as Thrawn

Another good Star Wars story.

I enjoyed Thrawn more and missed the characters from that book at went missing.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 01-15-21

Pizza Delivery !!!

Bit boring, Anakin sounds like a stoner pizza delivery guy , got on my nerves abit.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 02-04-20

Dude, where is my star freighter!

I normally like Timothy Zahn stories but I couldn't finish this. Very poor stuff.
Voice actor was okay except for his Anakin! Anakin Skywalker sounds like a Californian surfer or Michaelangelo from the Turtles.
My biggest issue is that how he seems to make both Anakin and Darth Vader weak. Vader almost beaten by a swarm of insects? Come on? It is like Zahn wants everybody to forget they can use the force!! The entire second sight descriptions didn't work for me either.
Really enjoyed the first Thrawn book but this is poor.

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  • leigh
  • 07-05-19

Great story

Great story and with the flashbacks to thrawn and anakin was great can't wait for the next installment in the saga

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  • Anonymous User
  • 06-03-19

Great adventure

Being a lover of both Thrawn and The Clone Wars, I loved this exciting and compelling adventure. The production was great and I was captivated by the book

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  • Brian
  • 09-23-20

Decent star wars addition

Well read and entertaining. Nowhere near as good as book 1 but still enjoyable. The jump between time lines was confusing at times. Managed to capture Anakin’s winey personality perfectly

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  • "sharky18"
  • 07-11-19

Meh disappointing.

Loved the first one. and I usually love Anakin/ Vader stories but for some reason I just couldn't gel with this one. Thrawn is such a good character and if it wasn't for him then this would of been a dire book. narration was superb as ever though

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  • Steven Dalziel
  • 08-03-18

Timothy Zahn delivers again

Really good pace throughout the story and links to the previous interactions between Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker.

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  • Andrew
  • 07-31-19

Thrawn and Marc Thomson is Perfection

loving the subtle ways the original Thrawn (legacy) character is being added back into the Cannon version.

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  • Shirley
  • 05-17-19

No more double vision

A bit boring in parts. Enjoyed Anikin and Thrawn being together but to me Vader should always work alone and in complete command.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 09-15-18

fun while it lasted

was it impossible too hire a woman too do the women's voices, padme parts whereastruggle

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 08-17-18

Terrible

I have read almost all the star wars novels and this won was really bad. boring and unimaginative, was Timothy Zahn just looking for an easy pay check ?

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 08-02-18

Awesome

This story was pretty good Thrawn is a true masterpiece I do believe and he doesn’t miss a thing

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  • shellebelle82
  • 08-20-20

Phenomenal story

A fantastic story told in spectacular fashion. Marc Thompson brings Timothy Zahn's vivid storytelling to life. Highly recommend.

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  • Richie
  • 02-28-19

I blame Hayden Christensen

For some reason every time Anakin Skywalker spoke my mind's eye saw Hayden Christensen's whiney face. It got to the stage where I skipped entire chapters with General Skywalker, yes General, he has trouble counting on his fingers but he's a General of the Republic none the less. he's written like how he was acted, like a whiny bumbling sap.

I decided to skip the chapters with Anakin in them because they where starting to change my view of Vader too.

It's a great story and awesome listening, but the Starwars prequals and Hayden Christensen destroying Anakin really effected the way I took this story in.

I'll wait for the final book and call it a day with Starwars.



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  • Mat Grant
  • 09-01-23

Tough to rate

While the overall story was good, it was a little overlong in the action sequences, while the interpersonal drama could have gone on for longer. That’s where the good stuff is!

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  • Cameron
  • 05-15-23

Fantastic

I was pleasantly surprised by the story with anakin and padme. I also love how many times Thrawn put vader in his place!

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