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The Eyes of the Dragon

The Eyes of the Dragon

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: not horror
Review: first of all i havent read this book but i just have to respond to the first reviewer, stephen king has written a few horror books , but i wouldn't consider him a horror writer mostly the rest of his books are just out of this world phenomenon but that isn't scary,very interesting i know,but not scary i wouldnt just put him in the horror genre because he is more than that if you actually read his books they are not scary, a few are but the rest are just macabre.

thank you

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: I was rooting for Flagg!!!!
Review: After reading so many positive reviews of this book my expectations for a truly special fantasy novel, on par with The Dark Tower series, were pretty high. That's what I get for having high expectations! Now, admittedly this novel is pretty enjoyable. But "classic"? Not hardly. I am a pretty big Stephen King fan but this is not one of his best stories. So utterly predictable, I was rooting for Flagg just to have a twist ending or something! But it read like a childrens fairy tale, and a pretty mild one at that. Maybe it's the packaging that threw me but I was expecting a little something closer to an adult novel here. And that is not what you get. The Harry Potter books are more explicit in their depiction of violence. The best parts were the evil schemings of Flagg (and the understanding that this is one incarnation of Randall Flagg, from The Stand), especially the Dragon Sand and the death it brought its victims, still that came across as mediocre at best. What would have saved this, and put it in the category of "classic", would have been more than one dragon playing a role. Bottom line, if you're a Stephen King fan take this one for a whirl, as I recommend reading all of his works, just to know them. But don't expect anything more than to be slightly entertained by this children's tale. Now if they'd promote it as such, maybe I'd have a higher opinion of it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great
Review: I love stephen king books. Generaly because they are horror stories. But even though this was not it still had a great story to it. I am a fast reader but that aside i would say this story is best when read over a short period of time. It has alot of things to think about that can easily be forgotten. The only bad side is that it seems like a childrens book but has some unnecessary sex scenes which have nothing to do with the story. Other than that a 5 star book.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Once upon a time...
Review: Once upon a time, Mr. King woke up in the morning with a strange idea for a novel. It was actually a fairytale. And here it is: a novel with a bit of "Snowhite" or "Sleeping Beauty" in it. Eyes Of The Dragon tells the saga of a brave prince who must resist the bad mage Flagg's attempts to boycott his ascension to the throne. Very interesting and pleasant to read... if you have a free time.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good plot, not enought action.
Review: It was a very good idea, in a great setting. I loved the dog. I just kept waiting for the big action scenes. In the end it felt a little hollow, a little slow.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: -
Review: Pretty good work from King. One of my faves as a child.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Eyes of the Dragon, through the eyes of a teen
Review: I have never been a big fan of Stephen King's works, but I'm glad a friend gave me The Eyes of the Dragon for Christmas. In this fascinating story, Stephen King writes a tale of a kingdom in turmoil. A king, ancient and crippled, is killed, with his heir and most loving son, the good Prince Peter, blamed for it. There are many other suspects, too, such as the obviously evil Flagg, the king's magician. Is Peter a murderer? If not, how can he escape his fate and prove his innocence? This book is a true page turner, I couldn't stop reading until I was finished.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Horror gone medieval
Review: This book is my most favorite from SK. I read it originally when I was 12 and I reread it now and then because it was so wonderful(I'm now 26!). Who can resist kings, queens, and magicians with a little KING thrown in? My copy is all tattered and torn and loved from being passed hand to hand and reread over and over. IMHO this is the BEST SK book ever to date!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Randall Flagg in the old days.....
Review: My favorite King villian Randall Flag aka The Dark Man aka The Walkin' Dude is one of the main characters of this great read by King. The story is aimed at a younger audience, and my elementary school students love it. This is a kinder, softer, King that doesn't get gory on us here. The story is an enjoyable fantasy and fun to read.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Literary Classic By An Incredibly Versatile Author
Review: I never thought that the word "classic" could be applied to anything written by Stephen King, but Mr. King has once again outdone himself with this incredibly enjoyable novel.

In this novel he moves from his popular horror novel formula to a medievel type story, realistic but also full of magic. The plot more than matches the setting- it is complex but great, and in the end it all comes together to form an unforgettable climax.

This book is a great fiction read for fantasy fans- the medievel world in which it is set is classic, but the characters are very deep and realistic. Stephen King creates a world that is fantastic, wonderful, eerie, and sometimes macabre without losing any of the the story's validity.

It is an enthralling tale of deceit, control, power, rebellion, and friendship. It'll keep you up all night, and believe me, you won't regret reading it.


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