Chaos Rising Part 2

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Welcome to our second of four check-in and discussion posts for our Book of the Month.

This month’s book is Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn
Part 2: Memories V - Chapter 12

Chaos Rising Part 2

1. Why are Ar'alani and Ba'kif so willing to go to bat for Thrawn? Do they hold similar views as him on the importance of gathering intel and engaging/assisting other societies within the Chaos or is it more personal in nature?

2. What are your thoughts on Thalias, the former sky-walker turned caregiver (turned 'fake hostage')?

3. What do you make of General Yiv and Thrawn's interaction. What did they each learn about one another? What did we learn about them?

4. Is Thrawn aware that Qilori is in league with General Yiv?

5. Other thoughts?



FYI - There's no need to answer all (or any) of the questions above - they're just talking points to get us started. Informal chatter is more than welcome! In-person book clubs often veer off topic, it's okay if we do as well. :)
All I ask is that you try to avoid spoilers for things past Part II of the book.

Comments

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1. I didn't think Ba'kif was of the same family, but it seems once someone is promoted high enough they lose their family name? IDK, I'm still wrapping my head around all the politics/family-ties.

I think Ar'alani makes sense for low-key shipping, I get a largely platonic vibe with just a small smidgen of affection. She seems drawn to him for his mind more than anything. He seems to respect her as far as I can tell.

2. I know Star Wars doesn't really do ~therapy~ but I really want all the sky-walkers and former sky-walkers to get a lot of it.
Me too!

3. I was impressed with how non-cardboard Yiv is becoming. So many times villains can just be generic bad guys and the "interesting" parts are just how twisted they are.