Título: Thrawn (Star Wars) (Star Wars: Thrawn)
Autor: Timothy Zahn
Sinopse: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.”—The Verge
One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn is also one of the most captivating villains in the Star Wars universe. Since his introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn’s classic Heir to the Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn has earned an iconic status equal only to the most notorious of Sith lords, Darth Vader. But Thrawn’s origins and the story of his rise in the Imperial ranks have remained mysterious. Now, in Star Wars: Thrawn, Zahn chronicles the fateful events that launched the blue-skinned, red-eyed master of military strategy and lethal warfare into the highest realms of power—and infamy.
After Thrawn is rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, his deadly ingenuity and keen tactical abilities swiftly capture the attention of Emperor Palpatine. And just as quickly, Thrawn proves to be as indispensable to the Empire as he is ambitious; as devoted as its most loyal servant, Darth Vader; and a brilliant warrior never to be underestimated. On missions to rout smugglers, snare spies, and defeat pirates, he triumphs time and again—even as his renegade methods infuriate superiors while inspiring ever greater admiration from the Empire. As one promotion follows another in his rapid ascension to greater power, he schools his trusted aide, Ensign Eli Vanto, in the arts of combat and leadership, and the secrets of claiming victory. But even though Thrawn dominates the battlefield, he has much to learn in the arena of politics where ruthless administrator Arihnda Pryce holds the power to be a potent ally or a brutal enemy.
All these lessons will be put to the ultimate test when Thrawn rises to admiral and must pit all the knowledge, instincts, and battle forces at his command against an insurgent uprising that threatens not only innocent lives but also the Empire’s grip on the galaxy—and his own carefully laid plans for future ascendancy.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Thrawn (Star Wars) (Star Wars: Thrawn)”, de Timothy Zahn, publicado pela editora Random House Worlds, em 2024 e com 544 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Random House Worlds
Páginas: 544
Ano: 2024
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0593872762
ISBN13: 9780593872765
Sobre a editora
A experiência de leitura dos livros da editora Random House Worlds transporta o leitor a universos ricos em aventura e fantasia, onde a ação é constante e os conflitos envolvem desde batalhas galácticas até jornadas em mundos imaginários. O catálogo revela uma forte presença de narrativas que exploram sagas espaciais, como as que envolvem Jedi, Sith e impérios interplanetários, mas também inclui histórias que se aprofundam em universos de jogos populares, como Minecraft, com enredos que misturam sobrevivência, amizade e exploração. O tom varia entre o épico e o divertido, com obras que vão do suspense e tensão de guerras interestelares até o humor leve de quadrinhos clássicos. As sinopses sugerem uma diversidade que abrange tanto narrativas mais narrativas e densas, quanto outras mais acessíveis e informativas, especialmente nos guias e livros oficiais de mundos virtuais.
