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Summary: Characters have lots of depth
Review: I was expecting dragons in this book, as the author used lots of dragons in her previous trilogy. And . . . I was hoping for dragons. Instead, I got hints of a dragon and lots of great characters. Dhamon from her original trilogy is here, and he's explored in more detail. We get to see inside his head, and sometimes he's a pretty dark fellow. The sea barbarian also makes a few appearances. The strengths are in some new characters introduced--Maldred, especially. And my favorite, I think, is the kobold named Fetch. I hadn't readd a Dragonlance book with a kobold character before. There are plenty of surprises and lots of twists and turns. I was very pleased with it and am looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Lots of excitement!
Review: I wouldn't consider it traditional DragonLance, which is why I liked it. I thought the author really presents some interesting characters and throws them into a couple of dark and dicey situations. Dhamon is especially interesting, though I think my favorite character is Maldred. There are some unexpected twists and turns. And I really like the author's writing style.
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Summary: Another Disappointment. Buy Dragons of a Fallen Sun instead!
Review: If you must buy this book for your collection, at least wait for the paperback version or borrow it from someone. I borrowed mine, and was extremely glad that I didn't spend any more money on Rabe's terrible writing. You're better off buying Weis and Hickman's _Dragons of a Fallen Sun_, NVB's _Dalamar the Dark_, or Knaak's _Reavers of the Blood Sea_ if you're looking for something to cure your latest Dragonlance fix. Unlike _Downfall_, the above selections are worth the paper they are printed on.
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Summary: I MISS THE OLD DAYS
Review: IN THE OLD DAYS, THERE WAS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT...THERE WAS SOME IDEA THAT IT WAS A GOOD THING TO INTODUCE CHARACTERS AND THEN...MAYBE...INTRODUCE THEM INTO THE WORLD THAT THEY HAD BEEN PRESENTED. NEVER MIND THAT SILLINESS...IT WOULD BE MUCH BETTER TO TREAT THE DRAGONLANCE CRAFT TO FAST-PACED, DIE FAST, THIS IS A VIDEO GAME IDEALS.....
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Summary: A compelling character driven tale!
Review: In this tome Ms. Rabe returns to the beloved world of Kyrnn to dissect the mind of one Dhamon Grimwulf. In this first volume, he has found himself at his all time nadir. Turning from one time hero to self absorbed rogue, his friends will attempt to redeem him. Will he get redeemed, we don't know. However the backdrop of the dragonlords in this story is used subtely rather than overtly in the first trilogy. I admit at first I wanted more characterization of dragons, but then I decided the focus on the characters drives the story on in a compelling way and actually increases my respect and fear of the overlords, Sable of whom is my favorite and hinted at in here. I won't ruin anymore but to say that these characters are well written! Poor Jean received a lot of criticism for her first trilogy, I did not like a lot of it but I found it a fun read. This sequel is worlds better and more focused! A worthy adition to the saga that is Dragonlance! 5 stars
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Summary: avoid
Review: Just as bad as the 1st trilogy by Rabe.
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Summary: Is this a joke?
Review: Seriously folks, i've read just about every dragonlance, forgotten realms and a lot of other fantasy novel of comercial fiction out there; but what jean rabe's producing is a joke.
Her characters have no depth to them. Her plots are just plain old spin-offs that a newbie could come up with. And this book just takes the cake. I'm so dissapointed in this realatively new author. My verdict is harsh, i know, but it's all the book deserves.
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Summary: Downfall
Review: Taking place after Rabe's "Dragons of a New Age" trilogy, Downfall brings into play one of the major characters that made her first books so interesting. Dhamon Grimwolf, an ex-Knight of Takhisis and hero from the New Age books, has become a common theif. He is in league with an interesting half-elf lover, a kobold, and a man named Maldred who is a little more than he seems. This books also brings back the chracters of Rig and Fiona, both of which were major players in Rabe's New Age series. Together, this group of uncommon partners travel as one, both searching for something different. Dhamon is looking for a cure for the painful scale in his side. Fiona decided to travel with the thieves in an effort to save her brother who is a prisoner in Sable's (The black overlord) swamp. All things come together, but this book doesn't really have a climax or an ending. It finishes when it could have gone on for another 100 or so pages. While I can't say that this book was great, it was was at most readable. I enjoyed Rabe's "Dragons of a New Age" trilogy much more than I liked this book. It is a little slow to read. Though there are a few exciting parts that add some fun. The characters have room to build, and hopefully that room is used. If you are a fan of Rabe, or of Dhamon Grimwolf, then this is the book for you.
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Summary: Better...
Review: The first trilogy really threw me away because of the style of writing. It just never caught my attention and I found myself leaving the book and having to re-read again, unlike all other DL books I've read. I wanted to wait for the 3rd book of War of Souls being really dissapointed. I even reviewed some of the sides stories to keep me occupied. But for some unknown reason, I set aside all of them and decided on The Dhamon Saga. I liked him previously, although a little under-developed. There are no likable characters in this novel. Not Fiona, not Rig and especially not Dhamon. I had hope that in Dhamon's ongoing "downfall" and soul searching there would be a hint that he still has some good in him. Maybe it's his questioning, admittance and refusal to help out that will eventually shed light that there's still hope? But then, leaving Fetch and anyone else to die is really low, even for a fallen hero (sorry for the giveaway). The beginning is a little slow but picks up quickly til the end. Characters are more developed, which is always nice. Plot has more to hide than to reveal. Maldred may be a good friend to Dhamon, but he's so full of secrets and lies that I wonder why anyone trusts him without him useing his magic? And with the ending, it's even worse and creates a very interesting story. There's plenty of adventuring although at times I wonder what's the point. I intend to purchase the next volume because I like to know what Dhamon will go through next. Hopefully (gulp) redeem himself. And even if he doesn't, well...I'll let Jean tell it. If you dislike Dhamon because he's on the "dark" side, Jean has gotten you with her writing. I like Dhamon and the whole dark side of the story. I am hoping that Jean will include any kind of hint that Dhamon's soul can still be save. If his love of Feril and constant questioning of whether he should be helping others or not doesn't do it, what will? To seek truth, one must question. Without question there is no truth. I recommend reading the Dhamon Saga simply because it's different and sides on the dark side. The writing style does not fit well with me but shouldn't really be a deterrance to most, as even I have read it.
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Summary: A Reader from Ottawa Illinois
Review: There are not many good guys in this book . . . at least not among the main characters. Still, I found myself cheering for the thieves and hoping their schemes would work. Of course, I also didn't mind when things went against them. I guess that means the book toyed with my emotions. I certainly liked the characters. And the ending . . . . I had to run over to my friend's to get the next book in the series.
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