The Irda (Dragonlance Lost Histories, Vol. 2)

Rating:
Summary: Definitely not the best Dragonlance book.
Review: Don't waste your time or money on this waste of paper.

This is one of the most boring Dragonlance books period.

Just read the first 2 chapters and the last 2 chapters of the book, and you got the essential storyline of the whole book.

It is that pathetic of a book.


Hardly anything intresting happens in this book at all.

I don't want to read 300 pages of how Ogres enslave humans and elves, and mistreat them through-out the entire book, and the only excitement in the whole book happens at the end, when some good Ogres break away and make their own civilization.

This is not essential reading for Dragonlance at all. You can skip this book completely and still not miss any crucial storyline or timeline elements of the whole Dragonlance Saga.



Rating:
Summary: An okay book
Review: I don't know if you have ever read any books from DRAGONLANCE but they have many great fantasy novels. The Irda is one of the books from DRAGONLANCE that deals with fantastic races and magic. The setting in The Irda is during a time where the races of the Ogres were not all turn into monstrous, repulsive, and evil looking creatures except the Irda. This book was okay with some suspense and action but not as much as The Dargonesti, which is also a DRAGONLANCE book. Comparing The Irda with The Dargonesti I say The Dargonesti is much better because that book has more suspense than The Irda. The Irda is a good book dealing with fantasy races but it did not have enough suspense to keep me wondering what would happen. I won't highly recommend this book for everyone but it is not too bad if you like reading these types of books. Overall this is a good fantasy book to read and if you like The Irda than I also suggest you check out The Dargonesti.

Rating:
Summary: The Worst of the Series
Review: I had looked forward to reading this one because I had found the Irda to be fascinating when they were mentioned in other Dragonlance books. But this novel was an absolute disaster. First of all, the author does not know how to write and should be sent back to grammar school. Secondly, where was the fantasy? Basically, the Irda were depicted as Krynn's version of blue-skinned, modern-day Americans. On top of that, the most important element of their culture -- the fact that they were transformed into ogres -- happened so fast and ended so abruptly that you had to wonder if the author was just plain tired from writing such a pointless story. The book was boring, disappointing, and a waste of time and money.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing and Forgetable; more like a Star Trek episode
Review: I have always loved the mysteries surrounding the Irda, and have had several ideas around them. I was more disappointed by their portrayal in Summer Flame (actually, my only disappointment with that book), but this one doesn't have a plot to back it up. The characters are nicely colored and attention is given to the fact that they're still ogres, but nevertheless, I cannot remember for the life of me what the plot was. I suggest the Kagonesti, instead.

Rating:
Summary: A bit disappointing
Review: I read this book after reading the book "Dragons of a Summer Flame" and after reading the short story "Raistlin's Daughter". I was hpoing this book would be about the Irda after they left the ogres. I thought maybe this would be a closer look at their society. It's not. If anyone else wanted to hear more about their pact with the gods of good, this book only mentions it once. It was ok, although at points the story seemed to be a little much. It is about why and how the Irda left the ogres. That's it. The story makes no mention to how the Irda began their new life on the Dragon Isles or anything of that nature. It just is about how they got away. If you want a good Irda story, read "Raistlin's Daughter". Maybe read the first few chapters of "Dragons of a Summer Flame". This is alright, but it doesn't satisfy any cravings.

Rating:
Summary: A bit disappointing
Review: I read this book after reading the book "Dragons of a Summer Flame" and after reading the short story "Raistlin's Daughter". I was hpoing this book would be about the Irda after they left the ogres. I thought maybe this would be a closer look at their society. It's not. If anyone else wanted to hear more about their pact with the gods of good, this book only mentions it once. It was ok, although at points the story seemed to be a little much. It is about why and how the Irda left the ogres. That's it. The story makes no mention to how the Irda began their new life on the Dragon Isles or anything of that nature. It just is about how they got away. If you want a good Irda story, read "Raistlin's Daughter". Maybe read the first few chapters of "Dragons of a Summer Flame". This is alright, but it doesn't satisfy any cravings.

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Summary: Finally
Review: It's about time we get a story on how the Ogres became Ogres. Well told story of fallen glory, and how some managed to escape the destruction by putting thier wisdom to use.

Rating:
Summary: So what if it wasn't accurate in detail, it was a good story
Review: Something rare to find in the DL world nowadays. An original story, where, wow, characters actually died. The story was heartfelt and sorrowful. Yes, there were certain minor facts that got [messed] up, but it didn't deter from the story in the least. A must read.

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Summary: How Ogres became Irda
Review: The book is pretty good, compared to some of the other Lost Histories. It contains a good story about how the arrogant, beautiful Ogres (+/- 4000 P.C) became the (in)famous Irda. In their pride the Ogres enslaved the lesser races (mostly humans), who finally stood up agains them. A small band of Ogres led by Landlord Igraine had learned that slavery was a bad thing and fled for the wrath of the Ogres (who disliked that thought). These Ogres realised that there was not a place on Ansalon were they were not being hated as Ogres. Therefore they left the Mountains and sailed to one of the deserted Dragon Islands. It is on that island that they called themselves Irda: Children of the Stars.

Nice story but sometimes a bit overdone in the fantasy sector. If it weren't for the fact that the story dates 4000 P.C (=pre Cataclysm) it would be incredulous.

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Summary: A spectaular tale of the fall of the orge
Review: The Book the irda is a tale telling of the fall of the ancient race of the ogres and how a few escaped into the protection of paladin to become the irda. This book has a complex tale with well thought out characters and an origanal story line that fleshs out a skin for one of the most sorly needing races for lack of use.