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Summary: Excellent book, but it still raises the hair on my neck
Review: I could not put this book down. It was filled with adventure and excitement from beginning to end. Anyone who likes Raistlin and Caramon will love this book. It gives the reader more insight onto what happened after Raistlin completed the Test in the Tower and how he felt about it. The book was full of twists and turns, and had a very climatic ending. I just can't wait for the third book.
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Summary: So detailed its scary
Review: Again Margaret Wies and Don Perrin release a very detailed novel of the brothers Majere. I'm continually impressed with there ability to draw you in using massive detail and character development.What this book is not: A 100% action packed war in which every scene contains another encounter to defeat (a.k.a 'Hack and Slash') What this book is: A well written novel about a couple of young kids looking for adventure and knowledge. However the harsh reality may not be what the two brothers are looking for. For those that have read the original DragonLance Chronicals you will begin to understand the development of Raistlin into what he later becomes. I feel bad for him, but I am angry with him at the same time! That can only come from a well written novel!
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Summary: Never a pair quite like this
Review: This book follows the first in the Raistlin chronicles. Proceeding Raistlin's test in Wayreth Tower. Upon which, Raistlin's body shattered, (his health and appearance both) and no mage is willing to take him under thier wing, and thier parents have both passed away so Caramon and Raistlin set out on a journey.
They say goodbye to thier sister, and friends and all depart in seperate ways. Raistlin and Caramon have caught wind of an independant army for a Baron that is recruiting. Both are accepted into the mercenary band. Although, Raistlin was grudgingly. Caramon is trained in body, while Raistlin is tutored mentally. Raistlin becomes frustrated by his mentor who he perceives as lower than him because he never took "The Test." Raistlin soon discovers that he has much to learn. This book further brings you along to understanding the relationship that the brothers share. It is a great book, and a good start if you would like to start reading Dragonlance novels.
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Summary: good
Review: i just finished the soulforge a week ago, and imideatly grabbed this one. this bookisn't as focused on raistlin as in the soulforge, and shines the light on some other charicters (manly kit) and gets u involved with their lives. In this book Raistlin has just passed his test in the tower, and is struggiling to make due with his premantly deformed body, and his ever pressant weakness. He and his brother decide to become soldiers and are in for a big suprize. Caramon realizes that he has a lot to learn, and Raislin finds out he's got even more to learn as a mage. being the only new mage Raistlin is put under the guidence of a old war wizard, who has never taken the test. convinced that he knows more than hi teacher, Raistlin at first hates, hates the fact that he must bow down to someone he considers himself better than. but slowly u see Raistlin respecting his master, and learning things he never thought possible. There's also the added bounus of Kit's story in this book. u see her first challenges in the dragon army, which i thought was great. i had always wondered how Ki't first got involved with the dark queen and this book answered my questions. all-and-all this is a great book which i give my seal of approval, and urge u to read!!
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Summary: She does it again!
Review: Cool new characters, good storyline and, of course, Raistlin. Its nice to see Raistlin not so bitter even though you can see it won't last much longer.
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Summary: Brothers in Arms
Review: Raistlin and Caramon are portrayed in their youth immediately following Raistlin's test at Wayreth and set out from Solace seeking mercenary employment to hone their combined sword/sorcery skills, as their circle of friends have all sworn to depart from Solace to discover word of the true gods and to meet in 5 years(when the War of the Lance starts).
Raistlin however has been left even weaker than he was before and also strangely marked with his trademark hourglass eyes and golden skin. He is completely unaware that much of his weakness was a result of the pact made with Fistandantilus and is bitter that none want him as an apprentice. Not wanting to either recourse to giving up his art or becoming a renegade,he sets off with his twin,Caramon to find mercenary work as a war mage. We felt his pain in Soulforge seeing him as a young child,untrusted and disliked. Now we see him as he starts to discover his strengths, coping with additional infirmity and knowing he is capable of killing his twin. Caramon is his usual caring, plodding self, though he somehow comes off a bit cloddish and simple. He is overconfident in his combat prowess and too doting on Raistlin, which gets pitiful at times and he seems to deserve Raistlin's contempt. He cannot see how anyone who is as frail as his brother not need strength and cannot appreciate how powerful magic is until much later on in the book.
Later on they discover how naive their assumptions on army life were, but valiantly pull through the rigours of training and their first battles,discovering their worth and earning respect from their superiors. Raistlin is still not likeable to the people he interacts with, but starts to gather their respect instead of the derision, contempt and pity he faced before. His conquest of the dragon,who he thought was a renegade, bolstered his confidence greatly and gave him a taste of power far beyond the sucessful casting of a sleep spell, even with the help of his staff.
This battle is one of many which set the stage for the War of the Lance though most of us knew the result long before this book. This series helps fill many gaps and questions, though it is also great casual reading for it's own sake. It is written in an easygoing way,sometimes slow, sometimes hard-paced, also incorporating a side story of Kitiara's life and some background to Ariakas'army.This doesn't detract from the book though, as Kitiara was instrumental to Raist's entry into magic schooling after all.We can only hope there is at least one other book to come. With Soulforge and now Brothers in Arms, we see our favourite characters grow into their power. We gain insight to the heart of one of the most hated/loved characters ever of M. Weis & T. Hickman. Still, I want to know more about Raistlin's progress to dark magic,his plans for godhood,his tortures in the Abyss, his romance with Crysania and what he really thought of his friends. Also what he did when he became master of the Tower and took on Dalamar (another most delicious villain/hero)as his apprentice.
All we know really know that was the double agent role of Dalamar and his punishment. We don't know what goes on between that and Raistlin's entry into the abyss.
It may have been disappointing for some who expected more complex,showy spells on Raist's part, and I know I had hoped not to see Caramon be quite so foolish (I cringed at some of his faux pas but you still laughed or felt sorry for him)
However it's great material for avid DL lovers who grasp for more. The Chronicles and Legends were great but weren't enough for who want to know details about what made the Heroes who they were, especially our fav, Raist.
I'm still struggling to get ALL the books,and am definately looking forward to the next Raistlin Chronicles (there better be another!).
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Summary: Brothers in Arms
Review: Raistlin and Caramon are portrayed in their youth immediately following Raistlin's test at Wayreth and set out from Solace seeking mercenary employment to hone their combined sword/sorcery skills as their circle of friends have all sworn to depart from Solace to discover word of the true gods and to meet in 5 years(when the War of the Lance starts).
Raistlin however has been left even weaker than he was before and also strangely marked with his trademark hourglass eyes and golden skin. He is completely unaware that much of his weakness came as a result of the pact made with Fistandantilus and is bitter that none want him as an apprentice. Not wanting to either recourse to giving up his art or becoming a renegade,instead he sets off with his twin,Caramon to find mercenary work as a war mage. We felt his pain in Soulforge seeing him as a young child,untrusted and disliked. Now we see him as he starts to discover his strengths, coping with additional infirmity and knowing he is capable of killing his twin. Caramon is his usual caring, plodding self though he somehow comes off a bit cloddish and simple. He is overconfident in his combat prowess and too doting on Raistlin which gets pitiful at times and he seems to deserve Raistlin's contempt. He cannot see how anyone who is as frail as his brother not need strength and cannot appreciate how powerful magic is until much later on in the book.
Later on they discover how naive their assumptions on army life were, but valiantly pull through the rigours of training and their first battles and not only discovering their worth, but earning respect from their superiors. Raistlin is still not likeable to the people he interacts with, but starts to gather their respect instead of the derision, contempt and pity he faced before. His conquest of the dragon,who he thought was a renegade, bolstered his confidence greatly and gave him a taste of power far beyond the sucessful casting of a sleep spell, even with the help of his staff.
This battle is one of many which set the stage for the War of the Lance though most of us knew the result long before this book. This series helps fill many gaps and questions, though it is also great casual reading for it's own sake. It is written in an easygoing way,sometimes slow, sometimes hard-paced, also incorporating a side story of Kitiara's life and some background to Ariakas'army.This doesn't detract from the book though as Kitiara was instrumental to Raist's entry into magic schooling after all.We can only hope there is at least one other book to come. With Soulforge and now Brothers in Arms we see our favourite characters grow into their power. We gain insight to the heart of one of the most hated/loved characters ever of M. Weis & T. Hickman. Still, I want to know more about Raistlin's progress to dark magic,his plans for godhood,his tortures in the Abyss, his romance with Crysania and what he really thought of his friends. Also what he did when he became master of the Tower and took on Dalamar (another most delicious villain/hero)as his apprentice.
All we know really know that was the double agent role of Dalamar and his punishment. We don't know what goes on between that and Raistlin's entry into the abyss.
It may have been disappointing for some who expected more complex,showy spells on Raist's part, and I know I had hoped not to see Caramon be quite so foolish (I cringed at some of his faux pas but you still laughed or felt sorry for him)
However it's great material for avid DL lovers who grasp for more. The Chronicles and Legends were great but weren't enough for who want to know details about what made the Heroes who they were, especially out fav, Raist.
I'm still struggling to get ALL the books,and am definately looking forward to the next Raistlin Chronicles (there better be another!).
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Summary: So-so.
Review: It could have been better, but there were some parts that were just sophmoric, unrealistic and unecessary. This is pulp fiction that can entertain, but unfortunately, parts of the book are forgettable.
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Summary: The Best Dragonlance Book Ever
Review: Hi this book was good because it was very exiting and Raistin Majere, Caramon Majere, and Kitiara Uth Matar played a very important part. I think who ever read the Soulforge would definatly like this. It was very exiting and adventurous. In this book Raistlin becomes a war mage and Caramon become a warrior. Immolatus is in this book(He is mentioned in The Ledgend of Huma). I would recommend this book to anybody who likes Harry Potter.
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Summary: An excellent continuation to The Soulforge
Review: Brothers in Arms continues where The Soulforge left off, immediately after the near-fatal test in the Tower of Wayreth. From there Raistlin and Caramon become mercenaries, working for a Baron as mage and soldier. Raistlin's experiences there are more unique, as he is one of the only TWO mages there. The other mage is his senior and so acts as his tutor to some extent. The main part of the book is about their experiences as mercenaries, and although Tanis, Sturm and the others do not appear, Kitiara has a large role in the book, as while Raistlin and Caramon are becoming mercenaries, she is enrollin in the ranks of Lord Ariakas's officers, in the armies of Takhisis. If you like Soulforge, you'll love Brothers in Arms.
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