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Summary: The 'Daddy' of all Fantasy Books - Simply Astounding
Review: When my eyes first fell upon this book, the title itself made me extremely curious. On further sight of the artwork on the cover i was hungry to look inside. After finishing the boook, my fingers were still trembling. My heart was beating fast and i was having problems controlling my urge to read the book again, to make sure i had read everything and not missed anything out. In my mind i was thinking 'This book is absolutely brilliant-I WANT MORE!' You might think this a little extreme, but any one else who has read it, thinks the same. It simply is ["that good"] The authors place you in a world that seems so real, that after reading the book, youd be able to fully illustrate it within your mind in great detail. The characters within the book are wonderfully constructed, each one being entirely different, yet you can relate to each one as if they were real people. Each one has a different story, a different attitude towars life, but they never seem out of place with each other. Their relationships with each other during their advntures brings you closer to them, so you feel for them when something doesnt go right. Emotionally you will FEEL for these characters, which is a trait any good book needs to make you do. Sadness, Anger, happiness, laughter, are but some of the emotions you will feel as you travel with them. The fluidity of the writing is also a point need to be raised when reading the book. The style of writing of these authors is themost fluid i have ever read. It never falters, never has too much detail or words too complicated that it breaks up a sentence. You will never want to put the book down, EVER once you start reading it. Their is great attention to detail, especially towards Raistlin and affliction and the interaction between him and Caramon, his twin brother, is beautifully written aswell. Lastly Tasslehoff Burrfoot, who is perhaps the best character within he book is by far the best character ever developed in a book. Buy it, borrow it, what ever you do just read it!
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Summary: A solid fantasy excursion
Review: At the age of 36, I've finally decided to read this book and I was not disappointed. I agree with many of the reviewers that stated that this book is a little simplistic and cliched, but for me this did not prevent me from enjoying the tale.I think what I appreciated most about this book was that the story was constantly moving foward. After wading partly through dull novels such as The Dragonbone Chair and Eye of the World before giving up (my insomnia became a thing of the past), reading this book, despite it's flaws, was an absolute pleasure. I have already purchased the remaining 2 books in this trilogy and intend on reading the Twins trilogy as well. Good stuff.
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Summary: the book that almost blinded me
Review: because of this book i now realize how much i enjoy reading. reading the next books just seem to increase the greatness of the first.
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Summary: a great fantasy novel...................well worth the time!
Review: This book by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman is fantasy literature at its best. Some "fantasy fans" say this book is generic fantasy.(a quest to save the world, unlikely heroes) But they are utterly obtuse. This book is more than just fantasy, it helped me realize the evil sides of the world and of people. In terms of the plot, it exceeds other fantasy trilogies without contest. My favorite character is the frail human mage Raistlin. Throughout the whole book, I always waited to see what Raistlin would say and do next. Also, the other characters: Tanis, Flint, Sturm, Tasslehoff, Goldmoon, Riverwind, Caramon, Laurana, and Fizban are extremely interesting throughout the whole trilogy. After reading this masterpeice by Weis and Hickman I was inspired to read all Dragonlance novels. After reading several other Dragonlance books, I always think of this one being my favorite because it is when you get introduced to all the characters of Krynn.
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Summary: You will never be able to stop reading
Review: From the fist page to the last, every single character, every single villan, every single battle and adventure is just marevelous, there are just very few books that can include fantasy, romance, adventure, personal conflicts, real character interactions in which each of their decisions and actions have an impact on the rest of them and the story as a whole. You'll just get thrilled with this great fantasy novel and you won't stop reading it until you're done, and I guarantee it will be no more than a couple of days.
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Summary: Cliched and unconvincing
Review: While I'm out of step with most reviewers, I found Dragons to be an unconvincing read. The authors do not spend the time to create a realistic historical, geographical, linguistic, or anthropological background for their world or Krynn and its inhabitants. The religions are especially underdeveloped, given the central role that they are intended to play in the good versus evil quest. Rather they take the shortcut of relying on achetypes from Tolkien and TSR to guide their readers: elves, mages, dwarves, etc. The sole new entries are Kenders and Gully Dwarves (good guys), and Draconians (bad guys), and those only serves to highlight how unimaginative the authors were. The overall impression is of unoriginality and cliche. Further there are several loose ends not tied up at the end. Raistlin and Caramon's half sister Kitiara, who ominously failed to show for the long planned meeting at the book's openning, never reappears to play a role. Why then do the authors introduce this plot twist? The "person" to whom Goldmoon is to deliver the disks of Mishakal, probably he is Berem the Green Gemstone Man, has no ultimate role despite being set up as the quest of the book. Perhaps these are to be resolved in subsequent volumes. But the effect is unconvincing. I for one won't read on to find out if there is any redemption to be had, that is too high a mountain for them to climb.
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Summary: And let there be light.......
Review: Although I've read this book many times and I started more than 10 years ago,I can't get enough.The only reason I'm writing a review is to give tribute to my all time favorite series of books and quite possibly authors(W & H).To anyone who is just starting this book or the whole fantasy genre,you've come to the right place.I must warn you however that by reading this book you will form an addiction.This addiction will cause you to lose sleep,lose weight,possible blurred vision,and the constant need to say "shirak" whenever you're in a dark room(the latter will become known to you as you read the book).If you can handle this brief list of symptoms,and possibly more,dive in and be prepared for a whole new world.
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Summary: Absolute greatness
Review: I first read this book (borrowed from a friend) about 8 years ago. From the first page, I couldn't put it down. It embodies all I ever imagined about another world, mystery, romance, just about everything!! Now I own more than 20 DragonLance series and I still am waiting for new books to publish.
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Summary: Nothing bad can be said about this book
Review: Even from the beginning-where all the companions meet again, and also meet Goldmoon and Riverwind-its a page turner. I dont want to say to much and give away anything to new readers, so I'll keep this short. I started from the wrong end of the chain. I started with Dragons of a Fallen Sun, I didn't know what Dragonlance was, so I thought it might be okay to read. Well it was great, and I just had to start from the beginning of the series. In this book, you see how strong the companions love for eachother is, and how far they would go. All the characters are described very well, and thats why this book has a perfect five stars, with about 250 reviews. As of now, I'm reading Dragons of a Spring Dawning (I read Dragons of a Winter Night) and it is also great. Dragons of a Winter Night is kind of lacking in some places, but it has the greatest ending, so bare through the tough parts, and you'll be happy you did. Jesse
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Summary: What started it all . . .
Review: This work is pure genius. I fell in love ith the characters immediately, and the series only gets better. A rare find . . . Quite a treasure.
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