--- product_id: 17766788 title: "Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2)" price: "55.54 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17766788-vision-of-the-future-star-wars-the-hand-of-thrawn store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2) **Price:** 55.54 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2) - **How much does it cost?** 55.54 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17766788-vision-of-the-future-star-wars-the-hand-of-thrawn) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2): 9780553578799: Zahn, Timothy: Books Review: Stellar ending to both the duology and part of the saga - Timothy Zahn's Vision of the Future delivers on the excellent setup of Specter of the Past in every respect. The story is sprawling and doesn't drop the ball on the numerous plotlines introduced in the first book of the duology. Some may find these two books a bit slow relative to the typical Star Wars tale, but the extra time spent fully developing the story is quite appropriate to these books' role in wrapping up many loose ends from the earlier Bantam Spectra novels. The pacing lends gravitas to the proceedings in the finale, in particular the moment that finally comes in the first sentence of Chapter 43. This sentence, so wonderfully understated, represents an immensely satisfying moment for both the galaxy far, far away and for any readers who have been following the book storyline post-Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker's journey to confident Jedi Master continues here. Some authors have struggled with Luke's portrayal, erring on diluting his character for fear of making him too powerful. This watering down of Luke's capabilities may have made sense for some storylines, but I'm glad to see Zahn stabilize him here. Mara Jade's personal journey comes to a climax as well as she and Luke draw strength from each other's fears and hopes to forge a new future together. Mara, along with Grand Admiral Thrawn and Talon Karrde, are clearly Zahn's pet characters, but he does an excellent job of bringing them to well-rendered life without stealing any thunder from Luke, Han, Leia and friends. The civil war plot comes to a head with an epic battle over the capital city of Bothawui. The Caamas document continues to play a key role and the device of this simple document having such far-reaching implications continues to be a sound foundation for the story. The Bothans occupy an enjoyably gray area in the Star Wars universe, generally on the "good" side but with a side dish of virulent scheming, political ambitions, and a dash of selfishness thrown in. A standout new character from this plotline is Elegos A'kla, Trustant of the Caamasi Remnant and a true voice of reason in the middle of madness. His quiet strength in the face of such great suffering for his people underscores the alternatives to vengeance and hatred anyone can choose in the aftermath of a tragedy. Zahn's Hand of Thrawn duology represents a true turning point in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The Empire has been dramatically reduced and changed. The New Republic has created a chaotic alliance of disparate systems but is managing to hold it together despite many challenges both internal and external. Luke has found love and a new vision for his role in the future of the Jedi Order. After this story, the universe takes a darker turn with the intergalactic invasion story of the New Jedi Order saga. For readers who loved the tone and stories of the Original Trilogy, this duology might be a jumping off point, before the beloved movie characters are thrown into the proverbial wringer once more. I highly recommend this book and the duology, although I will toss in a caveat: I believe these books will be most rewarding to readers familiar with the EU history leading up to this point. Review: Now non-canon thanks to Disney but a definite must for SW fans - Audiobook Duology Review April 2020: Listening to the narration of The Hand of Thrawn duology was absolutely brilliant! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Disney's new timeline but to me they will always be non-canon and the original SWEU is canon. Marc Thompson brings to life the characters I have loved for so long, nearly my whole life as I was only 4 when I first saw the original SW movie back in 1977 but he also brings a realistic flair to the new characters of the EU. Mara Jade, Captain Pellaeon, Thrawn, Talon Kaarde, and so many others. So if you are a SW fan and are intrigued to read(or hear) the original EU timeline, I highly recommend giving the Star Wars Legends books a go, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I know I look forward to enjoying these over and over again in both book and audio version for years to come. Original Duology Blog Review January 2015: It's been a few years since I read this duology but I absolutely loved it. Not only is it written by, quite possibly in my opinion the best author of the Star Wars Extended Universe, Timothy Zahn but it features my second favorite character of the SW EU: Mara Jade. I had been cheering and hoping for the romantic coupling of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade from the first time she was introduced in Zahn's Heir to the Empire, and I was finally awarded when they declared their love during the heat of battle, of course because anything less would not have been fitting for Skywalker and Jade. Throw in all the wonders that we come to love within the SW EU and you have perfect reading material. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #230,241 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #467 in Science Fiction Adventures #890 in Space Operas #1,715 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,424 Reviews | ## Images ![Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bowTcnA+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stellar ending to both the duology and part of the saga *by A***. on July 19, 2010* Timothy Zahn's Vision of the Future delivers on the excellent setup of Specter of the Past in every respect. The story is sprawling and doesn't drop the ball on the numerous plotlines introduced in the first book of the duology. Some may find these two books a bit slow relative to the typical Star Wars tale, but the extra time spent fully developing the story is quite appropriate to these books' role in wrapping up many loose ends from the earlier Bantam Spectra novels. The pacing lends gravitas to the proceedings in the finale, in particular the moment that finally comes in the first sentence of Chapter 43. This sentence, so wonderfully understated, represents an immensely satisfying moment for both the galaxy far, far away and for any readers who have been following the book storyline post-Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker's journey to confident Jedi Master continues here. Some authors have struggled with Luke's portrayal, erring on diluting his character for fear of making him too powerful. This watering down of Luke's capabilities may have made sense for some storylines, but I'm glad to see Zahn stabilize him here. Mara Jade's personal journey comes to a climax as well as she and Luke draw strength from each other's fears and hopes to forge a new future together. Mara, along with Grand Admiral Thrawn and Talon Karrde, are clearly Zahn's pet characters, but he does an excellent job of bringing them to well-rendered life without stealing any thunder from Luke, Han, Leia and friends. The civil war plot comes to a head with an epic battle over the capital city of Bothawui. The Caamas document continues to play a key role and the device of this simple document having such far-reaching implications continues to be a sound foundation for the story. The Bothans occupy an enjoyably gray area in the Star Wars universe, generally on the "good" side but with a side dish of virulent scheming, political ambitions, and a dash of selfishness thrown in. A standout new character from this plotline is Elegos A'kla, Trustant of the Caamasi Remnant and a true voice of reason in the middle of madness. His quiet strength in the face of such great suffering for his people underscores the alternatives to vengeance and hatred anyone can choose in the aftermath of a tragedy. Zahn's Hand of Thrawn duology represents a true turning point in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The Empire has been dramatically reduced and changed. The New Republic has created a chaotic alliance of disparate systems but is managing to hold it together despite many challenges both internal and external. Luke has found love and a new vision for his role in the future of the Jedi Order. After this story, the universe takes a darker turn with the intergalactic invasion story of the New Jedi Order saga. For readers who loved the tone and stories of the Original Trilogy, this duology might be a jumping off point, before the beloved movie characters are thrown into the proverbial wringer once more. I highly recommend this book and the duology, although I will toss in a caveat: I believe these books will be most rewarding to readers familiar with the EU history leading up to this point. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now non-canon thanks to Disney but a definite must for SW fans *by P***5 on April 18, 2020* Audiobook Duology Review April 2020: Listening to the narration of The Hand of Thrawn duology was absolutely brilliant! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Disney's new timeline but to me they will always be non-canon and the original SWEU is canon. Marc Thompson brings to life the characters I have loved for so long, nearly my whole life as I was only 4 when I first saw the original SW movie back in 1977 but he also brings a realistic flair to the new characters of the EU. Mara Jade, Captain Pellaeon, Thrawn, Talon Kaarde, and so many others. So if you are a SW fan and are intrigued to read(or hear) the original EU timeline, I highly recommend giving the Star Wars Legends books a go, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I know I look forward to enjoying these over and over again in both book and audio version for years to come. Original Duology Blog Review January 2015: It's been a few years since I read this duology but I absolutely loved it. Not only is it written by, quite possibly in my opinion the best author of the Star Wars Extended Universe, Timothy Zahn but it features my second favorite character of the SW EU: Mara Jade. I had been cheering and hoping for the romantic coupling of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade from the first time she was introduced in Zahn's Heir to the Empire, and I was finally awarded when they declared their love during the heat of battle, of course because anything less would not have been fitting for Skywalker and Jade. Throw in all the wonders that we come to love within the SW EU and you have perfect reading material. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read *by Z***D on September 23, 2022* One of my favorite Star Wars authors. While not as good as the original Thrawn trilogy, this book is a great closeout for the Hand of Thrawn duology and continues an exciting story that was started in the Specter of the Past book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 2) - Specter of the Past (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn #1) - Survivor's Quest: Star Wars Legends --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17766788-vision-of-the-future-star-wars-the-hand-of-thrawn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17766788-vision-of-the-future-star-wars-the-hand-of-thrawn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*