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Summary: The Last Kingpriest
Review: Dragonlance has some huge hits and misses with their peripheral books that branch off and build on the myth of the original 1st Story Level of Dragonlance. But I'd have to say this is a huge miss, which is surprising, because Chris Pierson's other books Spirit of the Wind and Dezra's Quest, were pretty good. This book, however, is moribund in pretty much every way. It's not that it's *spectacularly* bad, it's just that it's so rote, so paint-by-numbers, that 80% of the people reading this review could have written a better account. For some reason, a lot of Istar-era Dragonlance books seem to flop (like The Dark Queen, one of the worst Dragonlance books, for example). This book took place during a fascinating time, and chronicled the rise of the last Kingpriest during a tumultous era. But the book isn't exciting at all. It has no spark, no energy. I like to get a sense of wonder and excitement when reading fantasy. Not to be cruel, but this is like reading a bicycle assembly manual. It's not horrible, it's just bland and dull, and evokes nothing from the reader. With all the other great books out there to read, I would avoid this one.
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Summary: This isn't a very good book, even for Istar fans.
Review: Dragonlance has some huge hits and misses with their peripheral books that branch off and build on the myth of the original 1st Story Level of Dragonlance. But I'd have to say this is a huge miss, which is surprising, because Chris Pierson's other books Spirit of the Wind and Dezra's Quest, were pretty good. This book, however, is moribund in pretty much every way. It's not that it's *spectacularly* bad, it's just that it's so rote, so paint-by-numbers, that 80% of the people reading this review could have written a better account. For some reason, a lot of Istar-era Dragonlance books seem to flop (like The Dark Queen, one of the worst Dragonlance books, for example). This book took place during a fascinating time, and chronicled the rise of the last Kingpriest during a tumultous era. But the book isn't exciting at all. It has no spark, no energy. I like to get a sense of wonder and excitement when reading fantasy. Not to be cruel, but this is like reading a bicycle assembly manual. It's not horrible, it's just bland and dull, and evokes nothing from the reader. With all the other great books out there to read, I would avoid this one.
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Summary: A must for every Dragonlance fan
Review: Even if you are like me and have read every single DL book in print, this one will keep you very interested and wanting more! I'm so excited that the 3rd book just came out! I cant wait to read it too. So that all the peices from all the other DL books fall into place with this final Book of the trilogy.
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Summary: Finally, Istar has come back to DragonLance!
Review: Finally a book about one of the most hated men on the face of Krynn, The Kingpriest. He is mentioned thru out many DL books about how HE was the one who brought on the fall of the greatest city on Krynn, Istar. How HE demanded too much of Paladine and brought on the Cataclysm. Being this is book 1, you are reading about the rise of a new Kingpriest and a great evil coming to power. There are others who make an appearance in the book who are also well known in future DL books. The reading is good and allows you to see a person greed get the better of him. If your a DL fan you will like this book.
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Summary: A book as mighty as Istar
Review: Finally, a Dragonlance book has been published that tells the tale of the mighty nation of Istar and it's Kingpriests. An excellently written book that depicts Istar brilliantly and never slows down from page one. Many of Istar's surrounding towns and cities are explored as well. It was great to once again read about gods and magic after the many godless fifth age books that have been released.
Long time Dragonlance fans will recognize many familiar faces including a surprise appearance. :) The best book to come out since Dragons of a Lost Star.
Great stuff. Go get it.
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Summary: Clumsy Christ Metaphor
Review: Hmm...there's a character who represents a religion, but really doesn't represent God, who employs an army of toadies to suppress a holy man who goes around healing people and exhorting a purer form of worship...I know sometimes fantasy authors have religious agendas, but this is ridiculous. If I want to read the New Testament, I'll read it. What I wanted was an interesting side trilogy that illuminates ancient Istar. This book does that, sort of, but the ham-handed Christ metaphors are annoying to the point of distraction.
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Summary: Great book, for the DL fan or not
Review: I enjoyed the story and characterizations in this story. While the ending was satisfying and clear, it also sets up the next book nicely. You could even read this as a stand alone.
I loved reading about Kurnos' downfall and how the Lightbringer's popularity rose with the people. The foreshadowing in this book is wonderful and the Lightbringer takes on quite a transformation from when Ilista first finds him. The plot moves fast and is engaging while descriptive. There are a few memorable characters who take on personal journeys as well, such as Cathan. It is also cool to see the Solamnic Knights in such prominence.
Highly recommended, one of the best Dragonlance books I've read.
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Summary: Tough book to write, but it got pulled off
Review: I imagine that trilogies are hard to write, since you have to simultaneously offer the reader something at each step and hold enough back to excite them about the next one. I think that "Chosen" pulls it off -- the characters are engaging and interesting. I cared about what happened to them, and was suprisingly moved when they died or were coerced over a line. The next book, I imagine, will have even more meat to it! Only a couple more months to wait.
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Summary: Tough book to write, but it got pulled off
Review: I imagine that trilogies are hard to write, since you have to simultaneously offer the reader something at each step and hold enough back to excite them about the next one. I think that "Chosen" pulls it off -- the characters are engaging and interesting. I cared about what happened to them, and was suprisingly moved when they died or were coerced over a line. The next book, I imagine, will have even more meat to it! Only a couple more months to wait.
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Summary: kingpriest trilogy: istar unfolded at last
Review: I used to consider myself pretty knowlegable in the dragonlance realm and in each series some mention of the "cataclysm" and the "king-priest of istar" is made but usually as a side note and now with this book i finally received some great insights. the first book of the new kingpriest trilogy is finely written and very plentiful in the descriptions of the "Lordcity of Istar". Chris Pierson will give you your fill of the opulence of ancient Istar with a couple of suprise guest thrown in that will make you go...hmmm! After reading the Chosen of the Gods i guarantee that you will go back to earlier books in the dragonlance saga and see things a little more clearly. (i know i did and i enjoyed those books even more if that's at all possible!)
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