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Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
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Fantasy. Fiction. HTML:This Dungeons & Dragons-inspired fantasy adventure is the first installment in the beloved Dragonlance Chronicles, set in the magical world of Krynn Once merely creatures of legend, the dragons have returned to Krynn. But with their arrival comes the departure of the old gods�??and all healing magic. As war threatens to engulf the land, lifelong friends reunite for an adventure that will change their lives and shape their world forever . . . When Tanis, Sturm, Caramon, Raistlin, Flint, and Tasslehoff see a woman use a blue crystal staff to heal a villager, they wonder if it's a sign the gods have not abandoned them after all. Fueled by this glimmer of hope, the Companions band together to uncover the truth behind the gods' absence�??though they aren't the only ones with an interest in the staff. The Seekers want the artifact for their own ends, believing it will help them replace the gods and overtake the continent of Ansalon. Now, the Companions must assume the unlikely roles of heroes if they hope to prevent the staff from falling into the hands of darkness. Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first book in the Dragonlance Chronicles… (more)
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LibraryThing member nesum
I had a friend say he could hear the dice rolling in the background of this novel. To an extent, he's right. You can tell this is coming from the game.
But the part that is really wonderful does not come from the game at all: the characters. Even in the first pages of this three-volume novel, you
The plot is good and interesting. I enjoyed it very much. But the action is weak at times, and too dependent on the D&D dice systems. But it doesn't matter. A few weaker scenes cannot diminish my love for the novel.
But the part that is really wonderful does not come from the game at all: the characters. Even in the first pages of this three-volume novel, you
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fall in love with the characters. That's what keeps me coming back to these books. I want to follow each one as far as I can. Merely mentioning their names (especially Tasslehoff) puts a smile on my face. It is for them that you should read this book.The plot is good and interesting. I enjoyed it very much. But the action is weak at times, and too dependent on the D&D dice systems. But it doesn't matter. A few weaker scenes cannot diminish my love for the novel.
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LibraryThing member andrewjoslyn
I read this book back in 6th grade and I kinda fell in love with the series at that point. I gobbled up the first trilogy and then continued on for several years reading almost nothing but Dragonlance books. I haven't re-read this series in a long time, but what I remember about it was the
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epic-scale, and the in-depth development of the characters that made you feel like you had known them forever. At the same time, there were lots and lots of questions that it raised and this made me hungry to learn more about their universe. A very good read (the whole first trilogy) for anyone into fantasy novels. Show Less
LibraryThing member nmhale
Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first book in a trilogy of stories about, well, dragons. This trilogy kicked off the Dragonlance series, which is a sprawling collection of books, penned by many different authors, chronicling magic-filled warfare and epic quests on the world of Krynn. The books
I do not typically read books of this genre - fantasy or science fiction books created around a popular role-playing game or television series. A coworker of mine recommended it, though (back when I worked in a bookstore), and mentioned that the initial trilogy stood on its own merit as a solid fantasy read. And I do really like dragons. I decided to give these three books a shot.
The story hit all the required elements in epic fantasy: clever dragons with treasure hordes, elves and dwarfs and knights, a diminutive hero that is often unappreciated (kenders), long journeys, and even unicorns and pegasus! Actually, I felt like the book tried too hard to include every fantasy trope in one story, which sometimes made me roll my eyes. I still enjoyed the story, because the action never stopped and I became invested in the characters despite their cliched natures. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for epic quest fantasy stories, and I love the underdog hero approach. No depth or ground-breaking work here, but it treads over familiar territory so well, it's like imbibing comfort food - I know exactly what it tastes like, and that's why I want more.
The fun factor was enough to help me overlook my other big complaint about the book, which was the misuse of point of view. In several scenes, the authors wanted to show the action from everyone's point of view, which created a disjointed segment of writing where they wrote what happened, then rewound time and rewrote the same piece of action, just from another perspective. They didn't use any transition words, just jumped back in time to a new character, and they did this three or four times! It was awkward and very bad writing. Switching point of view in a story with nine major players is a given; just let them tell their own piece of the story, as the plot progresses forward, instead of having them all recount the same scene. In the few places where this happened, I felt that the authors were trying to make the novel act like a role-playing game, rather than a book. Thankfully, these incidents occurred only a handful of times. Otherwise, the writing was average and unobjectionable, well suited for this type of novel.
For my own benefit, I am including a brief synopsis of the story here, so that I can refresh my memory of the events thus far in the series when I decide to read the next book in the trilogy. The story opens with a gathering of old friends, who had been apart for five years, taking stock of what was causing the changes in their world: Tanis the a half-elf, Flint the dwarf, Caramon the warrior, Raistlin the mage, Tasslehoff the kender, and Sturm the knight. No sooner do they settle in at their favorite pub in Solace, than a strange and beautiful woman and her grim companion cause a stir. She is Goldmoon, and she carries a wooden staff that glows blue - the same staff that the mysterious soldiers and hobgoblins patrolling Solace are looking for. When the new leader of Solace behaves like a maniac and tries to steal the staff from Goldmoon, the five friends step in and save Goldmoon and her companion, Riverwind.
Now all seven of them are on the run. As they flee Solace, which is much more corrupt than even they imagined, they encounter more of those mysterious soldiers and discover that they are draconians - frightening man and dragon hybrids. Forced into Darken Wood, a place where the dead walk and no person passes unharmed, they meet the master of the woods. The enigmatic unicorn tells them to pursue their destiny in Xak Tsaroth. Once they arrive - thanks to a ride on some pegasus and a little quick thinking by Tasslehoff that helps them escape from an army of draconians - they learn that the city is under the keep of a black dragon, Onyx. Raistlin uses his magic to befriend the gully dwarfs enslaved in the city. The group of heroes work with the dwarfs to steal a treasure from Onyx, but the plan goes awry, and Goldmoon makes a tremendous sacrifice to save them all.
Miraculously, all seven are alive when they exit Xak Tsaroth with their treasure, the Disks of Mishkal. Yet their hopes quail when they see that their home, Solace, is burning. While they were engaged on their quest, dragons attacked the city and took it over. They return to the pub where the adventure began, and because they courageously make the mistake of helping Tika and an elf, end up arrested. Their caravan is "rescued" by elves, who have a quest of their own: rescue the slaves from Pax Tharkas and thereby create a diversion for the elves to escape. The heroes embark on another quest, and they successfully complete it, defeating a red dragon and dragon high lord. The first battles are won, but the fight is far from over; which is fortunate, as two more books remain in the trilogy.
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aren't actually based on the role-playing game, so much as they run in conjunction with it, sometimes influencing the events in the game, and sometimes being influenced by it.I do not typically read books of this genre - fantasy or science fiction books created around a popular role-playing game or television series. A coworker of mine recommended it, though (back when I worked in a bookstore), and mentioned that the initial trilogy stood on its own merit as a solid fantasy read. And I do really like dragons. I decided to give these three books a shot.
The story hit all the required elements in epic fantasy: clever dragons with treasure hordes, elves and dwarfs and knights, a diminutive hero that is often unappreciated (kenders), long journeys, and even unicorns and pegasus! Actually, I felt like the book tried too hard to include every fantasy trope in one story, which sometimes made me roll my eyes. I still enjoyed the story, because the action never stopped and I became invested in the characters despite their cliched natures. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for epic quest fantasy stories, and I love the underdog hero approach. No depth or ground-breaking work here, but it treads over familiar territory so well, it's like imbibing comfort food - I know exactly what it tastes like, and that's why I want more.
The fun factor was enough to help me overlook my other big complaint about the book, which was the misuse of point of view. In several scenes, the authors wanted to show the action from everyone's point of view, which created a disjointed segment of writing where they wrote what happened, then rewound time and rewrote the same piece of action, just from another perspective. They didn't use any transition words, just jumped back in time to a new character, and they did this three or four times! It was awkward and very bad writing. Switching point of view in a story with nine major players is a given; just let them tell their own piece of the story, as the plot progresses forward, instead of having them all recount the same scene. In the few places where this happened, I felt that the authors were trying to make the novel act like a role-playing game, rather than a book. Thankfully, these incidents occurred only a handful of times. Otherwise, the writing was average and unobjectionable, well suited for this type of novel.
For my own benefit, I am including a brief synopsis of the story here, so that I can refresh my memory of the events thus far in the series when I decide to read the next book in the trilogy. The story opens with a gathering of old friends, who had been apart for five years, taking stock of what was causing the changes in their world: Tanis the a half-elf, Flint the dwarf, Caramon the warrior, Raistlin the mage, Tasslehoff the kender, and Sturm the knight. No sooner do they settle in at their favorite pub in Solace, than a strange and beautiful woman and her grim companion cause a stir. She is Goldmoon, and she carries a wooden staff that glows blue - the same staff that the mysterious soldiers and hobgoblins patrolling Solace are looking for. When the new leader of Solace behaves like a maniac and tries to steal the staff from Goldmoon, the five friends step in and save Goldmoon and her companion, Riverwind.
Now all seven of them are on the run. As they flee Solace, which is much more corrupt than even they imagined, they encounter more of those mysterious soldiers and discover that they are draconians - frightening man and dragon hybrids. Forced into Darken Wood, a place where the dead walk and no person passes unharmed, they meet the master of the woods. The enigmatic unicorn tells them to pursue their destiny in Xak Tsaroth. Once they arrive - thanks to a ride on some pegasus and a little quick thinking by Tasslehoff that helps them escape from an army of draconians - they learn that the city is under the keep of a black dragon, Onyx. Raistlin uses his magic to befriend the gully dwarfs enslaved in the city. The group of heroes work with the dwarfs to steal a treasure from Onyx, but the plan goes awry, and Goldmoon makes a tremendous sacrifice to save them all.
Miraculously, all seven are alive when they exit Xak Tsaroth with their treasure, the Disks of Mishkal. Yet their hopes quail when they see that their home, Solace, is burning. While they were engaged on their quest, dragons attacked the city and took it over. They return to the pub where the adventure began, and because they courageously make the mistake of helping Tika and an elf, end up arrested. Their caravan is "rescued" by elves, who have a quest of their own: rescue the slaves from Pax Tharkas and thereby create a diversion for the elves to escape. The heroes embark on another quest, and they successfully complete it, defeating a red dragon and dragon high lord. The first battles are won, but the fight is far from over; which is fortunate, as two more books remain in the trilogy.
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LibraryThing member benkaboo
Summary: An old school pulp fantasy sword and sorcery swashbuckling adventure. It's like a 80s buddy cop movie with dragons and magic thrown in for good measure.
Things I liked:
Tasselhof Burfoot and Fizban: both these characters make me a laugh quite a lot and make me want to keep reading.
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The writing: too much narration, too many character portraits, too much cheesy dialogue that oscillates between 'ye olde language' and 'modern American'
Highlight: When they accidentally uncover a unspoken evil and everyone else is scattering in all directions. Tass is jumping up and down saying 'where, I can't see' ... heh heh classic.
Things I liked:
Tasselhof Burfoot and Fizban: both these characters make me a laugh quite a lot and make me want to keep reading.
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I thought could be improved: The writing: too much narration, too many character portraits, too much cheesy dialogue that oscillates between 'ye olde language' and 'modern American'
Highlight: When they accidentally uncover a unspoken evil and everyone else is scattering in all directions. Tass is jumping up and down saying 'where, I can't see' ... heh heh classic.
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LibraryThing member rbtwinky
This is the book that launched the Dragonlance series of fantasy novel. Being a longtime veteran of the genre, I found it quite lackluster. The characters were horribly one-dimensional and the plot was as straight forward as The Lord of the Rings. It was well written, however, and enjoyable for
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what it was. I doubt I will continue with the series, though. Show Less
LibraryThing member ArcticLlama
I read this book in my early teens and absolutely loved it. I read the next in the series as well and the third book became the first book I ever waited for to be published because it hadn't come out yet which very much confused me at the time...
Obviously a fantasy novel, loosely based on the
Obviously a fantasy novel, loosely based on the
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Dungeons and Dragons universe. If you don't like swords and magic, this is so not for you. If you like a fun romp with interesting characters fighting goblins and ogres and dragons in an attempt to save the world, then welcome home. Show Less
LibraryThing member BrainFireBob
The first book in a trilogy that made one of the major shared universe settings of the last few decades go mainstream- the Dragonlance cycle- this book also marks the first collaboration between Weiss and Hickman, a staple team in the modern fantasy corpus.
This book, more than the others, really
For the tabletop gamer, it reads like an ideal game, with identifiable critical failures and successes.
The plot arc structure is unusual (it's a series of encounters under an overarching quest format, not a standard rising and falling arc), overall it's written with believable characters, approachable dialogue, with a full fantasy setting. Not for you if you cannot handle "classic" or "traditional" fantasy, but otherwise, I recommend giving this a try.
This book, more than the others, really
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feels like what it is- the novelization of a AD&D campaign, but executed by skilled writers. For a pure reader, it has several unusual features- no single main character, an unusually large band of mains, multiple quest sections, highly varied cultures living cheek by jowls, a background of war but with a focused quest format- it certainly does not read like any other thing I am aware of. One of the most effective characters is low-grade evil, the characters are together because of pre-existing relationships, and it is not without strain.For the tabletop gamer, it reads like an ideal game, with identifiable critical failures and successes.
The plot arc structure is unusual (it's a series of encounters under an overarching quest format, not a standard rising and falling arc), overall it's written with believable characters, approachable dialogue, with a full fantasy setting. Not for you if you cannot handle "classic" or "traditional" fantasy, but otherwise, I recommend giving this a try.
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LibraryThing member Queensowntalia
Nice, fun, light reading with, to my mind, interesting if stock characters. Excellent for younger readers.
LibraryThing member ProgWizardry
The beginning of the magical journey of the awesome companions and characters of Krynn. Still my favorite fantasy novel of all time.
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Ah, Dragonlance, I remember reading this series when I was younger. I also remember playing the game. Although this does get extra points for nostalgia, really it isn't the best fantasy read every. It reads like a role-playing game written down but it really lacks a certain flow that I would expect
The story of the group, Knight and Barbarian, warrior and half-elf, dwarf and kender and dark-mage, is a classic one and the characters are quite interesting, however it fails to impress me on second go. When I originally read it I was playing the game so I had something invested in it but now I wonder about re-reading the rest of the series.
Raistlin is an interesting character but like many of the others doesn't seem to have much self-control, just a set of pre-determined responses.
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from a novel.The story of the group, Knight and Barbarian, warrior and half-elf, dwarf and kender and dark-mage, is a classic one and the characters are quite interesting, however it fails to impress me on second go. When I originally read it I was playing the game so I had something invested in it but now I wonder about re-reading the rest of the series.
Raistlin is an interesting character but like many of the others doesn't seem to have much self-control, just a set of pre-determined responses.
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LibraryThing member crissygottberg
One of the best novels in this series. Teling the story of Mina, and a world wrapped in chaos. As Mina sweeps across the world with an army that worships her, others work to right the balance, and restore magic to the world.
LibraryThing member nnylrac
Fun, youthful read. I enjoyed going back to it after 20+ years.
LibraryThing member Karlstar
One of the very first AD&D novels and one of the best. This is not classic fiction, it is classic AD&D fiction. If you are a fan of the game or just adventure fantasy, this is an excellent book. The characters in this book are strong archetypes, but not tremendously detailed. You won't get bogged
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down with long monologues or romance scenes, but this isn't non-stop action either. The later 2 books are worth continuing. Show Less
LibraryThing member Wiszard
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's masterpiece that started the DragonLance Chronicles epic. I thoroughly enjoyed this first novel. The interactions between the 5 friends, Tanis, Flint, Raistlin, Caramon and Tasslehoff Burrfoot are well written. Throw in the strangers Goodmoon and Riverwind with a
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great plot and you have an unforgettable story. I highly recommend this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cygnus555
Takes me back to high school... I loved these stories and will likely read them again some day.
LibraryThing member lchs.mrso
Dragons of Autumn Twilight is one of many novels written by co-authors Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. It is set in the mystical world of Krynn, where the true gods of ancient times are lost and evil beings walk the lands promoting new religions.
The story begins with the reunion of some friends.
They are all very discouraged when they see that none of them have found what they searched for. Their hopes rise, however, by the appearance of a barbarian woman and her companion who carry a blue crystal staff with true healing powers. The evil that has corrupted the land force them to flee, however, when people begin chasing after the staff. The companions travel to where one of the barbarians found the staff, and there they uncover what they thought had been a myth- dragons.
At the end of this installment in the Dragonlance Chronicles, the companions realize that the return of the dragons means the return of the ancient goddess known as the Dark Queen. Together they prepare for the longest fight of their lives.
The cover art for my copy of this book is very descriptive. It has a lot of color and is a picture of the sleepy town of Solace where the companions meet. In front of Solace stand Flint, Tanis, and the barbarian woman Goldmoon. There is not a part of the cover that I do not like. I recommend this book for people who like fantasy novels, as well as those who like stories about dragons like Eragon. The Dragonlance Chronicles are a good read for science fiction lovers as well.
The story begins with the reunion of some friends.
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Five years before they had left their home of Solace and gone on separate quests to find proof of the true gods. The companions are Tanis Half-Elven- the wisest and the leader, Flint Fireforge- a dwarf that is over one hundred but a great warrior, Tasslehoff Burrfoot- a well meaning kender that never gets scared, Sturm Brightblade- a disgraced knight who has been searching for his father, and finally the twins Cameron and Raistlin Majere. Cameron is a great warrior, Raist is a mage. They are all very discouraged when they see that none of them have found what they searched for. Their hopes rise, however, by the appearance of a barbarian woman and her companion who carry a blue crystal staff with true healing powers. The evil that has corrupted the land force them to flee, however, when people begin chasing after the staff. The companions travel to where one of the barbarians found the staff, and there they uncover what they thought had been a myth- dragons.
At the end of this installment in the Dragonlance Chronicles, the companions realize that the return of the dragons means the return of the ancient goddess known as the Dark Queen. Together they prepare for the longest fight of their lives.
The cover art for my copy of this book is very descriptive. It has a lot of color and is a picture of the sleepy town of Solace where the companions meet. In front of Solace stand Flint, Tanis, and the barbarian woman Goldmoon. There is not a part of the cover that I do not like. I recommend this book for people who like fantasy novels, as well as those who like stories about dragons like Eragon. The Dragonlance Chronicles are a good read for science fiction lovers as well.
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LibraryThing member shavienda
This book was written one year before I was born. Roughly 15 years later my English teacher said to me "Oh, you like fantasy books? You're gonna love this one" as he handed me a battered copy of the Chronicles. Since I devoured fantasy/sci fi books at the time as if they were sustenance, I
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immediately dove into the book. As I recall I was absolutely enthralled and within a few short days I had read the entire Chronicles, and I needed more. So it began that I tore my way through the series.Now, almost 10 years later I've decided to start allllll the way over. Starting from the first three, the chronicles and making my way through every damn book.See you all in another few years. Ha.As to what I think of the book now:Throughout the first quarter of the book I found myself not as deeply involved as I had been the first (or two or three times) I read Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Something was niggling at me, annoying me. And then I realized it. I have in the last ten years read so many books, played so many games, read so many comics that the set up to this book seemed well honestly, like a game of DnD someone recorded. Then I remembered, this book was written for a game, duh, but also it was written so long ago it most likely influenced the next quarter of a century of fantasy literature! After I got that out of my mind I easily slid back into the story and enjoyed myself immensely, though I found that this time around, Fizban didn't quite pack the same punch :3 Show Less
LibraryThing member codewitch
I enjoy the novel every time I read it, even though it is somewhat like a D&D session. The various characters and personalities make it a great read.
LibraryThing member nules
I generally love books by these authors, and their writing styles, but the writing style in this book just bugged me—I couldn't pay attention to the story because of it (mostly because of the omniscient perspective and how it worked). It was there first book, though, and I do plan to read the
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rest in the series.If you have the same problem I had, I highly recommend checking out the graphic novel. You don't get the perspective problem that way. Things just seem natural there—plus, the whole thing about having a group of tough heroes to start with seems a lot more natural in a graphic novel for some reason. I'd probably rank the graphic novel a whole lot higher. Show Less
LibraryThing member shavienda
This book was written one year before I was born. Roughly 15 years later my English teacher said to me "Oh, you like fantasy books? You're gonna love this one" as he handed me a battered copy of the Chronicles. Since I devoured fantasy/sci fi books at the time as if they were sustenance, I
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immediately dove into the book. As I recall I was absolutely enthralled and within a few short days I had read the entire Chronicles, and I needed more. So it began that I tore my way through the series.Now, almost 10 years later I've decided to start allllll the way over. Starting from the first three, the chronicles and making my way through every damn book.See you all in another few years. Ha.As to what I think of the book now:Throughout the first quarter of the book I found myself not as deeply involved as I had been the first (or two or three times) I read Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Something was niggling at me, annoying me. And then I realized it. I have in the last ten years read so many books, played so many games, read so many comics that the set up to this book seemed well honestly, like a game of DnD someone recorded. Then I remembered, this book was written for a game, duh, but also it was written so long ago it most likely influenced the next quarter of a century of fantasy literature! After I got that out of my mind I easily slid back into the story and enjoyed myself immensely, though I found that this time around, Fizban didn't quite pack the same punch :3 Show Less
LibraryThing member jasmyn9
The story of a group of friends reunited after 5 years. Hoping for a peaceful homecoming and reunion they are shocked to find trouble literally on their doorstep. Enter some entrancing new friends to add plenty of extra story and crazy magician to liven things up. Throw a few dragons, and plenty of
The characters all take turns being your favorite, they are not just fictional names, they are brought to life in full color. The good, the bad, and the parts we just aren't sure about yet. They interact with each other and people outside the group in ways that only enhance their personalities. Characters are dynamic, constantly changing, but doing it slowly enough that the reader is able to follow and understand every new trait that emerges. Even the dragons, while each is only shown for a short period of time, scream into the story larger than life (which they should be).
This is a series I come back to every couple years and each time I read it I find myself locked to the pages in suspense, devouring words to see what is going to happen next.
This is a must read for any fan of high fantasy and epic tales. I'll be starting book 2, Dragons of Winter Night, as soon as I can find my copy!!!!
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icky baddies into the mix for an epic tale of good vs evil, where the difference isn't always so easy to see.The characters all take turns being your favorite, they are not just fictional names, they are brought to life in full color. The good, the bad, and the parts we just aren't sure about yet. They interact with each other and people outside the group in ways that only enhance their personalities. Characters are dynamic, constantly changing, but doing it slowly enough that the reader is able to follow and understand every new trait that emerges. Even the dragons, while each is only shown for a short period of time, scream into the story larger than life (which they should be).
This is a series I come back to every couple years and each time I read it I find myself locked to the pages in suspense, devouring words to see what is going to happen next.
This is a must read for any fan of high fantasy and epic tales. I'll be starting book 2, Dragons of Winter Night, as soon as I can find my copy!!!!
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LibraryThing member MicheD
Have to say, it took a long time to get into this book, but for the last 100 pages I couldn't put it down. There were way too many characters, this was definitely a plot driven book. It's also very similar to lord of the rings, (or maybe that has to do with watching the movies at the same time as
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reading this). All in all an okay book with all the elements of high fantasy (though thankfully no prince in shining armor and fainting heroine) and god driven wars. Show Less
LibraryThing member jessicariddoch
I was disppointed by this book as it did not live up to the expectations that i had for it. there is a chapter enitiled "the old man" before the start of the body of the story and this was excellently written making me excited for the rest of the story. In the end however this was the best part of
In the end it was an ok read just not one that I will want to do again
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the book. I would not say it was formulaic but it felt at times that it should be. In the end it was an ok read just not one that I will want to do again
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LibraryThing member edspicer
The characters and plot are well thought out, there is great detail to the settings but not so much that it is overwhelming. Also the characters personalities are widely different but mesh together perfectly. Q4P3 AHS/Connor M.
LibraryThing member PaperbackPirate
The story begins with an unlikely band of beings united by their common desire to defeat evil via possession of the DragonLance. Evil is a bad guy trying to rule the world with an army of terrible lizard creatures that turn to stone when they die, and who is also rumored to have a dragon on his
If you've read Lord of the Rings you kind of have the framework for the story. The differences lie in the mystery of whether or not the mage (magician) is secretly working against the group, the humor provided by the kender (smaller than a dwarf), and of course, the dragons!
Really it was not the most awesome book ever but it was an easy read and I liked it enough to continue the series later this year.
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side even though dragons were thought to be a thing of legend.If you've read Lord of the Rings you kind of have the framework for the story. The differences lie in the mystery of whether or not the mage (magician) is secretly working against the group, the humor provided by the kender (smaller than a dwarf), and of course, the dragons!
Really it was not the most awesome book ever but it was an easy read and I liked it enough to continue the series later this year.
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Original publication date
1984-11
Physical description
531 p.; 18 inches
ISBN
1439572410 / 9781439572412