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Summary: Test of the Twins - An outstanding conclusion!
Review: This final novel in the Dragonlance Legends trilogy not only serves as an outstanding conclusion to Legends but to the Chronicles as well. I say this bringing into consideration that while, there is a line of separation between the two trilogies, Legends brings actual closure to what began in Dragons of Autumn Twilight. It is with this last novel that even the authors admit in the Afterword that this would be their final foray into the world they created, at least for a while as history has proven.Test of the Twins, as with Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's five previous Dragonlance novels, is written with such clarity and fluidic style that one finds it difficult to extricate themselves from it for the other trivialities of life until you've completed it. The premise: At the conclusion of War of the Twins Raistlin, the master of past and present along with Lady Crysania, the Cleric of Paladine were at the portal to the Abyss and in the middle of opening it, to further their cause to destroy the Queen of Darkness. Unfortunately for Raistlin and Crysania, despite his efforts to change history, is bound to repeat it in another form. Unlike Fistdantilus though, Raistlin succeeds in his bid to enter the Abyss to challenge the Dark Queen and her minions. Caramon and Tasslehoff are ever present in this third novel as well and have an exceptional first section of the book, again dealing with time travel and Astinus the Chronicler of Krynn. Making a final reappearance is Tanis Half-Elven picking up where he was left off in the first book! Also making reappearances are Kitiara, Lord Soth and the good and bad dragons of Krynn. Overall, Legends is an outstanding story of one brother's ambition to save the soul of his brother and in truth finding that it is not his brother's soul he must save. The cover art for this and the other recently re-released novels are exceptionally well done, credit to the artist. I would highly recommend this series and before that, the Dragonlance Chronicles, to anyone interested in outstanding writing, characters of true depth and an overall compelling story that will certainly give pause for contemplation! {ssintrepid}
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Summary: A great end to a great series
Review: Weis and Hickman do it again. The end of this series will not disappoint Dragon Lance fans. The time traveling in this book explains much of what happens in the other 2 legends books and the chronicles books. I am already past the second part of Dragons of Summer Flame and must say that this book is not a disappointment at all.
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Summary: Amazing!, Amazing!, Amazing!
Review: One of the things that always disturbed me in the "Dragonlance Chronicles" was the riddle of the relationship between Raistlin and Caramon. I even wrote Margaret Weis asking her if Raistlin had ever loved his brother. Well, in this thrilling, funny, exiciting and breathetaking book, I have found the answer, at least my answer. I refer to this book as the last in the "Tanis and his friends" Saga, because I didn't really like "Dragons of Summer's Flame" and it is indeed a great ending to an amazing saga. A must read, and if you are a dragonlance-o-holic like myself, a must have.
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Summary: What an experience!!!!
Review: I was introduced the the Dragonlance books by accident about a year ago, when I was given the Chronicles Trilogy as a present by someone who, knowing I love dragons, saw the titles and took a chance. I practically got down on my knees and thanked her. I loved the Chronicles and wanted to read more. I have to confess that even then Raistlin was my favorite character(or, at least, as Tas might say, the most interesting), though I was firmly attached to the others as well, especially Sturm and Tanis and Tas. I made the mistake, after seeing the list printed inside the book, of reading Dragons of Summer Flame next (DO NOT do this if you are thinking of taking up the series, it spoils a lot of surprises and is very confusing!), so steered in the right direction by a horrified friend, I proceeded to read the Legends series. It takes place a few years after the end of the War of the Lance and the most prominent characters are Raistlin, Caramon (the Twins!), Tas the kender, and Lady Crysania, the cleric of Paladine, lost in her own goodness. The Test of the Twins has some very wonderful scenes, the best in the series, with the possible exceptions of the Raistlin/Fistandantilus flashback, Raistlin and Crysania alone by that stream, and Raistlin and Caramon with the rabbit scenes in the War of the Twins. But the last, say 50-100 pages of The Test of the Twins have me jumping up and down every single time I read them! And I have read them, perhaps four or five times now. I have that habit though, rereading books I really love until I can recite them. In The Test of the Twins, we get the culmination of the trilogy (and no threat of those terrible cliffhanger endings that plagued the other two). We get Raistlin and Crysania in the Abyss. We get a fabulous Raistlin versus the Dark Queen scene. A great Lord Soth monologue. Dalamar and Kitiara get warm and cuddly... Caramon and Tas travelling through time. A wonderful resurgence of Tanis Half-Elven(how happy!!) And, what we've all been waiting for, a final showdown between the Twins! I get chillbumps, it's so good! Anyone who is fan of fantasy and is interested in Dragonlance should get to reading them. It's really worth it. At the risk of sounding a little annoying, though, I have to say that, as far as my taste for writing style and quality goes, The Test of the Twins, The War of the Twins and The Time of the Twins are, by far, the best of the lot. And wouldn't they make the most incredible movies?(wistful sigh...)
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Summary: Spectacular
Review: This is a fabulous ending to a fabulous trilogy. These books were far better than the war of the lance trilogy. This series is a wee bit depressing but it is still a very enjoyable read. I have read a lot of books from a lot of different writers and this trilogy ranks in my top ten favorite. If you enjoy fantastical fiction than you will enjoy this book. The plot is great but the characters were even better. The struggles and evolution they go through makes this book a masterful piece of art. I would say these books are worth buying because I've read them multiple times and still enjoy them. Buy these and Catseye.
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Summary: "The Thrilling Conclusion"
Review: The Legends Trilogy is a beloved one by most Dragonlance readers. This book is probably the strongest argument for this. The first one was sloppy and sappy, with Weis' trademark Everlasting Love At First Sight. The second one kicked the set in the butt and got it in motion. The third continues this pace, even mixing in some horror as the characters find themselves in a post-apocalyptic Krynn. We saw Caramon versus himself in volume 1, Raistlin versus time in volume 2, and now we see the world against Raistlin, with Caramon at the lead. Weis has proven adept at endings, and this book is no exception.... We find ourselves thinking "well, I guess that's how it had to end", but the way it is handled is excellent. I noticed something else that wasn't there when this book first came out, and that is the sense of freedom I got as a reader. While the sense of completion was there the first time, I now have the luxury of exploring almost every character in the first 6 books (Chronicles and Legends). I haven't yet decided where I want to go next, but its an interesting feeling I haven't experienced with other series. Also, if you want a good laugh that doesn't involve Tas or a Gully Dwarf, read the afterword where Weis states how the saga has come to an end and they "might" return to Krynn. 100 books later...
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Summary: The greatest book ever!
Review: This book will keep you reading it all through the night *provided you read the first 2* just BEGGING for the writers to DEAL the final blow of the most spectacular bitter PERFECT ending that you could ever experience. The entire time you're just wondering "Is he good? Is he evil?" and even though it turns out bad in the end, you end up CARING for Raistlin. Maybe it's because Raistlin represents a little bit of all of us. Raistlin is a villain that we see the motives for, and we actually understand, and in the end, care for. I would most definetly recommend this book to anyone who has read the previous 2!!!
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Summary: *Sigh*
Review: I believe that the ending to Test of the Twins was the best choice to be made, though I have grieved for days over Raistlin's death. It was only to be expected - the authors hinted it over and over in the earlier books, and in the end, I was still shocked. Raistlin was cruel, cold-hearted, and undeniably evil, so why do so many young readers worldwide love him and believe in him as they do? Perhaps, as stated by numerous FAQ's I have searched up on-line, it is because a bit of him lives in each of us. I'm sure not one of you has not yet felt jealousy, or perhaps even been mean to another. Yes, when it sums all of it up, Raistlin is without doubt the most famous Dragonlance character...
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Summary: one of the best DL books out there
Review: This is, to me, one of the, if not the best Dragonlance books(s) out there. This novel is particularly excellently written, exploring new facets to each character (especially Rasitlin and Caramon), and introducing some new, infinitely fascinating ones (Dalamar the Dork :Þ). This book, the closing to the _best_ DL trilogy, is touching, amusing, deeply satisfying, and even intellectual (thanks to rasitlin). There a lines and situations here I assure you you will never forget, and characters you are sure to relate to. There's something for everyone in this book. Pick it up. Read it. And have fun. ^_^
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Summary: To love and hate the twins!
Review: This one really opens the door to the twins. It gets intense, and will have you reading to the wee hours of the morning! If you love Weis and Hickman, and want to get into the heads of their best characters, this book will have you living it! There are some surprises!
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