Book
Star Wars. Outbound flight / Timothy Zahn.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780345456847
- ISBN: 0345456831
- ISBN: 034545684X
- Physical Description: 453 p. ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Del Rey/Ballentine Books, c2006.
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| Subject: | Life on other planets > Fiction. Space flight > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Star Wars fiction. Science fiction. Star Wars fiction. Science fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vanderhoof Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Vanderhoof Public Library | AF ZAH (Text) | 35193000118531 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Creston Public Library | SF ZAH (Text) | CPL066603 | Science Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Taylor Public Library | YPB ZAH (Text) | 35156000022466 | TPL - Young Adult | Volume hold | Available | - |
- PW Annex Reviews : Publishers Weekly Annex Reviews
Another puzzle piece in the Star Wars universe falls into place with this action-packed prequel to Hugo-winner Zahn's Star Wars: Survivor's Quest (2004). Familiar characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, young Anakin Skywalker and the evil Lord Palpatine (aka Darth Sidious) make appearances, but the true star is Commander Thrawn, a red-eyed, blue-skinned alien. On the Outbound Flight, a mammoth Jedi exploration and colonization vessel sent to far-off reaches of the cosmos to identify potential Force-users and hunt down a lost knight, Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth struggles with an inappropriate lust for power. Thrawn's attack on the ship (secretly influenced by Darth Sidious's agents) insures his own eventual exile from his race and sets other sinister wheels in motion. As these old and new characters wrestle with difficult moral questions, Zahn deftly portrays their inner struggles in fluid prose, while also affirming his status as a skillful creator of dazzling futuristic worlds. Though more time with the doomed Outbound Flight's passengers, who are the subject of Survivor's Quest, would round out the story, the book is nonetheless an enthralling page-turner sure to appeal to its target audience. (Jan.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. - Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2006 June
It was to be the journey of a lifetime. Fifty thousand men, women, and children, accompanied by six Jedi Masters and twelve Jedi Knights, plan to travel into unknown space aboard the massive vessel Outbound Flight. Their purpose is to establish colonies and contact intelligent life. Masterminded by Jedi Jorus C'baoth, the expedition initially appears fated to be permanently bogged down by bureaucratic regulations until the Jedi Master defeats an assassination attempt against Senate members. Unbeknownst to C'boath, his heroics are part of a scheme by Sith Lord Darth Sidious, whose goal is also to launch Outbound Flight-and then to destroy it. Also unforeseen is the deadly encounter with brilliant Chiss commander Thrawn. Between the insurmountable external and internal obstacles, the project is doomed from its beginning. Popular Star Wars writer Zahn crafts a nearly flawless tale. In its predecessor, Survivor's Quest (Del Ray, 2004), readers explore the aftermath of Outbound Flight, fifty years later. This novel is the first to relate the account in its entirety. There is something for every fan, from delving into the psyche of the most prominent characters to almost nonstop galactic interplay. Typical Star Wars themes of the dangers of unchecked power as well as bravery and sacrifice are prevalent. The reviewer's only complaint is the token appearances by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, whose ultimate lack of involvement feels unsatisfactory. It is otherwise a thrilling adventure and a must-read for any Star Wars fan.-Julie Watkins 4Q 4P S Copyright 2006 Voya Reviews.
