Dragondoom

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Summary: Interesting
Review: Wow! Finally, a good book by Dennis L. McKiernan!!!

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Summary: Vividly memorable
Review: Years ago, I forget exactly when, I randomly came across this book at the library and gave it a read. I had never heard of the author or his books, so I casually read it without expectations. It stealthily sucked me in; I recall it was a real page-turner. Anyway I enjoyed it a lot and remembered it for its vivid imagery and sense of action and drama. Basically it gives you what you want (although it builds things up nicely beforehand). I never remembered the name or the author, just that it had something to do with dragons and that he'd written the "Iron Tower Trilogy." Well, I've finally figured out what it was. Now I just have to find a copy.

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Summary: Depressing, but very enjoyable.
Review: Yes, this book is extremely dark and depressing, but that's what makes it so good. McKiernan's writing makes you care what happens to the characters. This can be compared to the great Greek tragedies. Characters struggle to do what is right, but suffer for it in the end. Very highly recommended to any fantasy fan.