This week, we’re starting THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn! We’re discussing the setting’s close ties with both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, how younger Thrawn compares to older Thrawn, and the differences and (many, many) similarities between Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers the start of the book through chapter 6.

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