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Summary: Another start to a good series
Review: With the end of the legends series and the end of Dragons of Summer Flame it sounded like Weis and Hickman might start another great series and I was right. This book shows great writers combining together to make a good book. From the start with Tassholf to the end with Goldmoon following the trail of the dead this book never lets down on the action.
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Summary: Magic of Krynn is Back!!
Review: M. Weis & T. Hickman are my favorite Fantasy Authors!!! I loved the Chronicles and LegendS!! They were my all time favorite books. I was disappointed with Second Generation and Dragons of Summer Flame. But they brought the magic back with this trilogy!! I loved this book and it was written very well!! I recommend reading all the Dragonlance books by these two authors.
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Summary: Wow! Did I miss Dragonlance!
Review: I was so happy to see Weis and Hickman starting another epic in Dragonlance. My wife and I have been waiting for something like this since the original Chronicles. After reading the 1st two books in the War of the Souls series, I can only give it a high recommendation. Read at least the Chronicles first to get a good flavor of Dragonlance if you're new to the series and there are a number of good books written in this world but the Chronicles and War of the Souls are the best so far.Have Fun!
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Summary: Hard to pick up, but difficult to put down
Review: As a Dragonlance fan, how can one not be thoroughly thrilled to see Weis and Hickman back in action? However, the hallmark of their writing style of making you truely feel for the characters is lacking in this particular novel. The story picks up four years after the Chaos Wars, after the departure of the Gods. The mortals are left to fend for themselves against new, massive dragon overlords. Out of the storm (literaly) comes Mina, Champion of the One God to conquer Ansalon. Fallen Sun suffers from having a lack of characters you can feel for. Mina? What do i care about her? Tas? Well, he's great and all but you can only follow him for so long before you wished Flint were there to smack him upside the head and tell him to shut up. This new cast of characters lacks the balance of the original. But, of course, how can one be expected to emulate the originals? In addition, there is very little suspense as the story progresses. You come to realize and expect everything to go Mina's way. Nothing can kill her, nothing can stop her. It does get kind of boring when you already know the outcome of a battle before it's fought. However, as a Dragonlance fan, I must admit this is a must-read. Just don't expect it to rival the Weis and Hickman of old.
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Summary: Very good book in my opinion.....
Review: In my opinion, I thought this book was very good. But then again, I think any book written by Weis and Hickman is a good book. It was very creative, and it had characters that you felt you just *had* to know what happened to them. For me, Silvanoshei was one of them. But all in all, this book was a joy and very entertaining to read for me.
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Summary: Dragons of a Fallen Sun
Review: Dragons of a Fallen Sun marked the return of Wies and Hickman to the Dragonlance world. This book takes up where Rabe's Dragons of a New Age series left off. This books begins with a mysterious arrival of a young woman named Mina. This woman quickly draws an army behind her with a new faith in One True God. She follows this god, and does anything and everything for it. This book also follows the struggles of Palin Majere, Silvan (Alhana and Porthios's son), as well as Gilthas, the leader the Qualnesti. All of these stories are brought together into a great story that is bound to make an excellent trilogy. We finally meet some new characters, and are reunited with some old friends. Wies and Hickman do an amazing job taking over where Rabe left off and continuing the struggles that are taking place on Krynn. This book is a great addition to the Dragonlance world, and will make everyone want to keep reading about the Fifth age.
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Summary: A good read
Review: After Jean Rabe's disastrous introduction to the 5th Age, I wanted to see what Weis and Hickman could do with it. Thankfully, they completely ignored her works. New characters are introduced, with old favourites receiving additional depth. The storyline runs completely independently (and indeed is set four years later). Once again, W&H don't disappoint with their willingness to put into print what other authors wouldn't dare for fear of changing the setting. LOADS of loose threads remain at the end of the book, which kind of leaves makes it seem like an incomplete work (unlike Dragons of Autumn Twilight, which had to have an ending in case it didn't take off). Still, subscribers to the Hickman newsletter will be aware of the fact that it's all part of The Larger Plan... Still, the reason as to _why_ the world's gone to hell since the dawning of the Fifth Age will leave you stunned. The book has a few Typo's but that is to be expected in today's print and sale as fast as you can market. ALSO RECOMMENDED: C.M. Whitlock's The Price of Immortality, swords of life and death series is a great read.
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Summary: This bit, put simply.
Review: I read the first and second series when it came out, and visited this series with excitment... only to be disappointed. This is a lukewarm rehashing of some really great books. It has none of the oomph, and instead reads like one of hickman's crusade against the occult speeches. Do yourself a favor, and instead just reread the first 6.
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Summary: Okay I guess
Review: This series relies too heavily on the characterization that went on in previous books. I've read all the books by Weis and Hickman so I know who everyone is. I felt like I should know where the heck these people were coming from. But many of the characters have done a complete about face. No happy relationship for Palin Majere, oh no. Now he's a cynical man losing his magic. And though I love Tasslehoff with all my heart and still chuckle when I come to parts about him in the old Chronicle books, how many times can a kender return from the grave? Don't even get me started on Alhana's arrogant son all grown up. The most frustrating character by far was the mysterious teenage girl who leads the armies of darkness everywhere, defeating everyone without breaking a sweat. The authors do not see fit to explain who she is until the next book in this series. Reading this book is frustrating because that stupid girl is able to anticipate everything in advance. There's no stopping her. Of course, there is a way to stop her that would involve hurting Tasslehoff.
Not only are the characters not as good as they were in the Chronicles, the books are far more drawn out. If this book was heavily edited it would be able to keep up the pace, but as it is, it's boring. I know big Dragonlance fans won't be able to keep their hands off this, but if you're just beginning to explore this series start out with Dragons of Autumn Twilight.
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Summary: Weis & Hickman Produce Another Quality Fantasy Novel
Review: I think this was a great start to the series, having just finished this book I look forward to moving on to the next one, Dragons of a Lost Star. The best of the other Dragonlance series that I have read so far would be two different ones that I would rate equally well, The Twins & The Chronicles. The latter series is the one that begins with Dragons of a Autumn Twilight. What confuses me about this book is that I don't remember reading Dragons of a Summer Flame. I am not sure where in the series it fits in. It is definitely before The War of Souls because some of the characters I don't remember from the Chronicles. It is rare that the authors write a single novel, but I don't think that the Summer Flame is apart of a series. After reading the first one of The War of Souls, I am anxious to go back and read Dragons of a Summer Flame. I would highly recommend reading that book BEFORE this one. Ok now back to the review. I thought that the story development was stronger than the character development. I find the longer series, such as the Death Gate novels, to include a stronger description of the characters than in this book. The Solamanic Knight in this one had me fooled as to his actions. I expected someone who didn't take his vows very seriously, but later on he makes a very selfless act that had me surprised. In this book they go back in time to try and find what happened before the Chaos War (Dragons of a Summer Flame) but they can't seem to find it. Similarly I thought this was a great book to read but I didn't see the same level of Fantasy that I experienced in The Chronicles. Maybe it is the lack of a group and the interaction between them that I am missing. I have become a fan of the books where inexperienced warriors become great heroes. This book seemed to be a rehashing of old characters tied into a new save the world plot. I hope in the next two I find more of what I like. It will be interesting to see how the plot unfolds, at the very least.
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