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Summary: in a class by itself
Review: Dragons of Autumn Twilight was the first fantasy novel I ever stumbled upon at the bookstore shelf and I could not have hoped for a better introduction. 8 years and 20-odd Dragonlance books later, it still stands as the best. Without going into too much detail, suffice it to say that the world of Krynn is the most well-conceived in all of fantasy literature (and that includes middle-earth). The most amazing thing, though, is the depth of the characters and the way that Weis and Hickman can make even ordinary conversations between them spellbinding. Not to mention that Raistlin is probably the coolest character ever. If you're looking for a good introduction to fantasy literature then look no further.
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Summary: The whole is better than the sum of the parts. Far better.
Review: At first sight this book might seem loaded with cliches: its a part of a saga, it has goblins, dragons, and unicorns, and, quite naturally, the protagonists are a "band of unlikely heroes" (a despondent knight, an overprotective tribesman, a sorcerous princess, a wise but tortured leader, a grumpy dwarf, a sinister mage, and a naive, fearless hobbit-type character fill the extensive cast of heroes). So how does the first book in the Dragonlance Chronicles manage to hold its own, and, moreover, become a long-time bestseller? It has a believable, cohesive plot, it is communicated in a clear, precise language, it is filled with brilliant imagery, and it doesn't try to mimic the modern world (unlike the hundreds of "pagan fantasy" novels that are flooding the market today).The first novel about the world of Dragonlance was created out of the AD&D game, which enjoys quite a number of interesting settings. Nevertheless, this is legitimate fantasy (I wrote this sentense for the people who sneer at the mention of role-playing) at its highest. Whether Tanis and friends are dealing with undead, ancient temples, dragons, or other obstacles, we, as the readers, are always treated to sophisticated ethical dilemmas and intelligent thinking. However standard the plot might seem (an old evil rises once again) by fantasy standards, it seems fresh and interesting, because the novel doesn't focus on any one aspect of fantasy - there's mystery, suspence, thrill abound, open-mouthed awe, romance, drama, pretty much everything. The characters are living people, rather than sword-swinging smart-mouthed automatons. Oh, a word of warning: there are over eighty books set in the world of Dragonlance. And not all of them are good. Try and be intelligent.
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Summary: The most intriguing book
Review: After reading the book, Dragons of the Autumn Twilight, I was so truly in awe of the story. I really need to say that after reading my second Dragonlance book, my eyes were opened to another world of imagination and fantasy. This was a book that I really loved,along with all of the wonderful characters. My favorites being Raistlin( of course), and Tas and Flint and Tanis and Goldmoon and ......... I would like to thank all of the authors of the dragonlance series from the very bottom of my heart, for bringing me the joy of believing in dragons,and all that these books say. I love them all, and I truly would recommend every reader to read every single one of these books,( as I plan to of course!) Thank You! Happy Reading!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This was one of the best Dragonlance books i've ever read, not only is the author Magaret Weis but this is where everything starts!!!! I know most of you probably have already read this book but if you haven't your missing out on one of the best fantasy books and series out there. Dragonlance has it all from humor-to romance-to war-from kender to knight. Don't miss out on this book and when your done you'll be so happy you'll start on the next book Dragons of Winter Night and go on to Dragons of Spring Dawning to the Fith AGE. Nevermind that now if you haven't read Dragons of Autumn Twight yet get it now you won't be sorry!!!
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Summary: A great book! One of my favorites
Review: I read this book in the Annotated Chronicles, which is all three of the trilogies together. (Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning.) Anyway, this is a great book and I simply loved it. The way the story builds up on itself is amazing. I highly recommend this book to any fantasy lover.
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Summary: The Book that started one of the best fantasy series
Review: Now, I'm not a huge fan of fantasy books anymore. I used to be, but I grew out of it I guess. But a few years ago the DragonLance books by Margeret Weis and Tracy Hickman were my favorite reads. A few weeks ago I was bored and wanted a nostalgia trip, so i dig out "Dragons of Autaumn Twilight" and I began skimming through the pages. It was only a few seconds later that i sat down and was once again captivated by this wonderful adventure. Expecting to find cliches I instead fell in love with the same old characters again. I read it in two days, and then I moved on to volume two. Although Autaumn Twilight is my least favorite of the chronicles series, it is still a powerful introduction, but it never comes close to being as good as the next two in the series. READ THIS BOOK! Even if you don't like Dungeons and Dragons (i haven't played it in years but i still love the original dragon lance books) you'll probably love this book. Just one word of advice: Don't waste your time reading other Dragonlance books that are written by authors other than Margeret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Weis and Hickman are the only authors who write the Dragonlance books well. So if you see a Dragonlance book written by these excellant story tellers pick it up! Start with the Chronicles and then read the Legends. Everything else bores me but this series is far from boring!
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Summary: THE BEST FANTASY SERIES EVER
Review: Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first Fantasy book I have ever read. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are the best when it comes to writing fantasy I believe they have no equal( this is only my opinion) the world of Krynn is interesting and all the characters are interesting Raistlin is my favorite, he is so bad and evil when he wants to be. He does have a softer side to him but he doesn't allways show it. So if you are looking for something good to read you can't go wrong with Dragons of Autumn Twilight buy it and read it you'll be glad you did.
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Summary: excellent; i liked it
Review: it was an excellent book. great intro to the series. i recommend it highly
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Summary: A truly excellent fantasy novel.
Review: I read this book & the rest of the 1st trilogy when they were first published in the mid-80's. I just reread "Autumn Twilight" now, and enjoyed it more than ever. It is an entertaining fantasy novel with good character development and an interesting plot. The plot is not very hard to follow so this is a good novel for a business trip.Although I'm close to 30 now I still remember the days of playing D&D in my youth with fondness. These novels capture the D&D atmosphere more than any other fantasy books I've read.
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Summary: You'll read it again and again!
Review: A half-elf ashamed of his heritage. A knight whose goal is to restore honor to his people. A woman who has received a strange gift, a staff of magical healing powers. A man whose fallen in love with the leader of his tribe. A mage with a dark secret. The mage's twin brother, a powerful fighting giant. An old dwarf who is an old friend of the half-elf. And an irrepressible kender. These eight must save the world, but before they can save the world, they must learn to understand themselves. If you love to read books where each page opens a new idea into your mind, you'll love this book. This book will open up new ideas into your mind, and fill your heart with a sort of excitment, a liking, or maybe even a hatred, towards certain characters. Be prepared for non-stop reading excitement at the max.
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