Okay, so last time I commented here with my thoughts on the trilogy, I had only read them once years ago. (Except for Heir, which I’d read three times.) Well, I re-read them all a little bit ago and am just now remembering to share my thoughts. I meant to do this earlier but didn’t get to it.

I still think Mara Jade is the best thing to come from the trilogy. She is a great character, and to me she stands out far beyond Thrawn.

Dark Force Rising, which I always had trouble re-reading, was more enjoyable than I remember. I always struggled getting through it, but it really does pay off. It might also be the most grounded of the three based on what I remember.

Characterization of the OT heroes is on point. Zahn did a great job capturing them. Luke doesn’t feel overpowered either, which is great.

I am not the biggest fan of ysalamiri or Jedi clones. Having Luke fight his own clone feels a little cheap. I can get over it though. Zahn’s choice to have the clones be unstable and deranged makes it acceptable enough.

Absolutely NOT a fan of Zahn explaining away the cave on Dagobah.

Overall, a fair enough trilogy.