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Summary: The Best Book Of Dragonlance I have ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This is my first time reading this type of book and my first time reading a book not by R.A. Salvatore! Let me tell you if you like D&D you will LOVE!! This book! Get it or miss out on one of the best books out there!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: An excellent item- even for those who've read it
Review: Dragonlance was the very first set of fantasy novels I read 14 years ago, and it was certainly wonderful returning to the trilogy again after years of Feist's Midkemia series. The merits of the character-based epic has been well noted in not just the reviews for this item, but also in reviews of the separate volumes; hence my comments here will focus on other aspects of the item.The book is an extremely thick one, running well into 1300 pages; but it is still easily capable of being laid on a flat surface without the pages tending to automatically flip over by itself. The typeface used is also larger than normal, with just slightly over two thirds of each page given over to the original text and the last third for editor and author annotations. Within the volume as well are full colour pages for Larry Elmore's original set of four paintings created on the onset of the trilogy (available also in the Art of Dragonlance book), and the other illustrations adorn the book as well. The paper quality itself has a light glossy feeling about it too. All this makes not just reading this book, but actually handling it a real pleasure. About the annotations themselves- I found them quite informative, light humoured at times- the references to Kender for instance were always a riot to read- and very representative of how much this project meant to its designers and authors. We get a very good idea of how the characters evolved from the players' imaginations, crucial story design decisions along the way and such. As noted however, the annotations do tend to give away the parts of plot right from the start, so folk new to Dragonlance should avoid reading the annotations on the first run. This isn't as hard as it seems- the annotations are in a noticeably different typeface, so not reading them isn't difficult. :) My only gripe though is that I would have liked to read more of these annotations in the volume- there are enough of course- maybe several hundreds, but I would have certainly enjoyed reading more of them, since on occasion several pages would pass before another short comment was made. All in all, I certainly enjoyed re-visting the book, with the added value of being able to read the Weis and Hickman's thoughts in the writing of Chronicles. The book is just that slightly more expensive at- but from the point of view of someone who already owns the trilogy and have read it several times over, it was still very worth it!
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Summary: For Diehards Only
Review: I'll admit that the Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends are 5 star fantasies, minor classics in the fantaasy field. Was an annotated version necessary? Many of the notes do 1 of 2 things that I find make them totally unnecessary. First, many of them give away plot points long before they actually show up in the story. So if you haven't already read the trilogy, you're better off just reading the original paperbacks without notes. Second, they're used to hawk other lesser, often hackwork, spinoff novels from the publishers. "To see why kenders hate mincemeat pie, see the novel 'Why Kenders Hate Mincemeat Pie' by O. G. Wottasnozzle". In an annotated version, I want explanatory notes, not self-serving ads. The spate of lesser novels has severely limited the impact of this trilogy. So I give this 5 stars for finally publishing a beautiful hardbound copy of the trilogy and 1 star for the ad content-average 3 stars.
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Summary: Amazing Book for fans New and Old!
Review: Let me tell you, the sheer size of this book is one thing that scared me once I first saw it. I mean, when I first saw it, I looked up and thought to myself "How do I start this thing. Well, let me tell you, this book is one of the few that is worth reading. Dragonlance is one of the most amazing things I have ever had the pleasure of diving into. But everything is not without a few flaws, so let me go into my few nitpicky things. One,is something I dont actually count agasint the book, its about my stupidity. I read "Dragons Of A Fallen Sun" right before this. If youve ever read this book, then you know just how confused a person can be if they have no information going into it (Even thought I didnt have any Attachments to the characters, I still LOVED the book, If you dont have it already, go out and get "Dragons Of A Fallen Sun"). Another small complaint is the MAJOR SPOILERS that Maragret just Blabs out to you in the book (What Kit has been doing the past years, and What happend to Sturm are a few). If you havent already read this book, then it kinda kills it. Also, it would've been nicer for some more info about the Cataclysm (such an amazing thing to happen, with little info). Overall, this was a great book. Not a bad part from beginning to end, and quite funny too (Two words: Tasslehoff Buurfoot). If you havent read this book, by all means GO ON AND BUY IT( And avoid ALL annotations between the standoff at the Solamnic clerics tower, and at the beginning of "winter night" about the Highlord). Amazing book, well worth the read. Now if only "Time Of The Twins" would arive here...
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Summary: Like visiting old friends
Review: The only thing better than reading what is quite possibly the best fantas trilogy ever, is to read it again in a hardcover version with all three books in it. The annotations make the experirence even more thrilling by making it feel as if you are getting to talk to the authors as your read the book. While they sometimes do get in the way of the flow of the book, the annotations provide tidbits of information that add depth to a book that will delight any new reader and keep old ones coming back time and again.
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Summary: Words can't explain it...
Review: A reviewer once described Dragonlance Chronicles as "Something to read after Tolkien." I couldn't have said it better myself - Weis and Hickman's work is THE classic of the fantasy genre next to Mr. Tolkien himself. The story begins with the reunion of lifelong friends 5 years to the day after their last meeting. The world of Krynn is in a time of relative peace, the Cataclysm War having recently ended. Each companion meets back at the The Inn of The Last Home with stories to tell, treasures to boast of, and memories to relect on. But it is not long before the cozy ambiance is sharply pierced as the party is sucked into a plot of good versus evil that will change their lives forever... Dragonlance may sound like a typical fantasy book, but that is because it DEFINED the fantasy genre over 15 years ago. It set the standard for the grumpy dwarf, the confused leader, and the sexy barmaid; countless writers have tried and failed to emulate the formula quite so well. I have personally read the trilogy three time and am still thirsty for more. In fact, Dragonlance is a much more readable book than The Lord of The Rings. The action is non-stop and each character has his own unique personality and traits. The massive length of Chronicles may seem daunting but to me it is one of the few books that justifies it. My only regret having been an illiterate 1-year-old when the first book, Dragons of Auntumn Twighlight, came out in 1984. Concerning this annotated version specifically, Weis and Hickman do a decent job of rekindling the magic of Dragonlance. There are plenty of interesting comments on the page borders in the beginning and the end but toward the middle, the authors seem to lose steam. Also, BE WARNED, there are actually blaten spoilers within the authors' comments. I guess they assume all their readers are returners but for those who want to get into Dragonlance for the first time, reading this edition will be hazardous. Dragonlance: The Annotated Chronicles by Margret Weis and Tracy Hickman is a fantasy classic packaged with a beutiful dust jacket and a handsome hardback binding. No price is too high for this amazing work, so please, come into the Dragonlance world.
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Summary: Could do without the annotations...
Review: Having read the series when they first went to print, I was thrilled to get my hands on a hardbound edition containing all three books. The joy of experiencing them again is immeasurable; the only thing greater is the thought of sharing the magic with my children. However, the author's notes in the margins are quite annoying. They detract from the natural flow of the story and, even while I try to ignore them, my eyes are naturally drawn to them. When I have my children dive into the magical world of Krynn, it will be in an edition free of this annoying clutter. In it's original spendor, it's a 5 star plus...
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Summary: One of the foremost fantasy collections on my shelf
Review: I first started reading Dragonlance novels about 5 years ago. Since then I have collected a whole shelf of them, and have been far more addicted to reading than I had ever imagined. The great plot these books offer is set in the world of Krynn on the continant of Ansalon. In this world there is a constant supply of Elves, Humans, Dwarves, and much more. This particular book combines the original 3 dragonlance books that started it all. I reccomend this to anyone who wants a good read that keeps them in one spot for a long time. Anyone on the verge of purchasing this book, I implore you to. This is the only way to learn the cast and characters of the dragonlance saga, and I guarantee addiction!
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Summary: Absolutely A MUST READ
Review: This is a wonderful journey to begin, I never thought I would be so enthralled. I laughed when they laughed, I cried when they cried. And anyone who doesn't love Tasslehoff is crazy! Please read this book.
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Summary: Great for the Newbie, Disappointing for the Veteran
Review: It is hard to give this book a single rating. I would like to give it three different rating for different types of readers. If you have never read dragonlance before, but you enjoy the genre (Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, etc.), then you probably should consider getting this tome. It is not so much more expensive than getting all three in softback. However, be warned that the characters in Dragonlance are not as comlplex as you might find in other sagas. Furthermore, the writing in general is poor (mostly due to the pure idiocy of the characters). Why would I tell you to get this if I just said the characters were too simple and the writing poor? Well, two reasons. First, if you are a fantasy buff, you simply cannot be complete without having read the dragonlance saga. Secondly, and probably more importantly, while the writing and characters are disappointing, the actual story and comprehensive setup is very good, even great. The tale, as a whole, is quite involved, and this makes up for some of the writing. If you already have read Dragonlance, and you simply want a hardbound copy, then I would definitely suggest buying this, as the price is quite reasonable. If you already have read Dragonlance, and you are interested in the annotations, I am afraid you will be quite disappointed. The annotations are mostly vapid. More than half are Tracy Hickman's self-indulgence self-gratification (i.e. Hickman giving himself a pat on the back for making his world lifelike and his characters not completely simplistic). Margaret Weiss' comments are better, but Tracy's predominate.
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