Thrawn

Yes. I like to read “Star Wars” books like Thrawn. No, I am not embarrassed about that.

Thrawn is an interesting character, and I enjoyed this book, but I wonder if Thrawn’s genius gets old in subsequent stories. He’s always right. He’s always 20 steps ahead of everyone else.

He’s Sherlock Holmes without the personal failings. Will he ever meet his match? Will he ever apply his skills to execute a grand plan that puts the Emperor to shame? It doesn’t seem like it. So far, he’s a middle manager with superstar talent.