The Siege of Mt. Nevermind (Dragonlance Chaos War, Vol. 5)

Rating:
Summary: Give him time....
Review: The first thing I have to say about this book is that I wish I could give this book a negative 59. I have almost every book related to Dragonlance, as well as about 50 other good fantasy books, and this one isn't a millionth as good as the second worst book I've read. Fergus needs to seriously learn about the worlds he writes about. The gnomes in the book do not conform with the gnomes in other Dragonlance books at all. The thoughts about the Paradise Machine are what you would expect from a know-it-all preschooler. The commander of the Knights of Takhisis probably couldn't lace up his boots with out his Queen's instructions. The last major point I care to touch upon is that Chaos dragon at the end of the book probably couldn't face down or outwit a child of three. It has been established that dragons in Dragonlance, no matter their color or allegience are extremely intelligent and aggressive. It has also been established that Chaos dragons have no need or desire for treasure that would melt to molten rock in their claws. Besides, no Chaos dragon would be just sitting in some remote cave. In all, Fergus should try to find a new career, or at least write for another book series.

Rating:
Summary: Worst book I've ever read
Review: The first thing I have to say about this book is that I wish I could give this book a negative 59. I have almost every book related to Dragonlance, as well as about 50 other good fantasy books, and this one isn't a millionth as good as the second worst book I've read. Fergus needs to seriously learn about the worlds he writes about. The gnomes in the book do not conform with the gnomes in other Dragonlance books at all. The thoughts about the Paradise Machine are what you would expect from a know-it-all preschooler. The commander of the Knights of Takhisis probably couldn't lace up his boots with out his Queen's instructions. The last major point I care to touch upon is that Chaos dragon at the end of the book probably couldn't face down or outwit a child of three. It has been established that dragons in Dragonlance, no matter their color or allegience are extremely intelligent and aggressive. It has also been established that Chaos dragons have no need or desire for treasure that would melt to molten rock in their claws. Besides, no Chaos dragon would be just sitting in some remote cave. In all, Fergus should try to find a new career, or at least write for another book series.

Rating:
Summary: Jeez
Review: Weeeeelllll.... let's just say that this book was... disappointing. The characters didn't act at all like gnomes; sure there was craziness, but they seemed too.... human. The plot was pretty poorly explained, jumping around, and thoroughly confusing. The whole Paradise Machine bit was... totally unconvincing and idiotic. Machines with a mind of their own that repair themselves and build things on their own, and operate with the evaporation of water! It was not a good book. Whenever Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman wrote a book, i was totally enthralled, but this book left me thinking "I might as well finish it; I payed for it...." *sigh* most of the books not by Weis and Hickman don't seem to _fit_ with the Dragonlance world, and seem to have shaky and weak explanations. Anywho, get this book if you want, but only if it's the only thing left on the shelf.

Rating:
Summary: Jeez
Review: Weeeeelllll.... let's just say that this book was... disappointing. The characters didn't act at all like gnomes; sure there was craziness, but they seemed too.... human. The plot was pretty poorly explained, jumping around, and thoroughly confusing. The whole Paradise Machine bit was... totally unconvincing and idiotic. Machines with a mind of their own that repair themselves and build things on their own, and operate with the evaporation of water! It was not a good book. Whenever Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman wrote a book, i was totally enthralled, but this book left me thinking "I might as well finish it; I payed for it...." *sigh* most of the books not by Weis and Hickman don't seem to _fit_ with the Dragonlance world, and seem to have shaky and weak explanations. Anywho, get this book if you want, but only if it's the only thing left on the shelf.

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Summary: A refreshingly different Dragonlance book
Review: Well, I've read a few Dragonlance novels, and think this one isjust fine. All that gnomish preposterousness mixed with a bizarre andappealing plot (fully in line with gnomish character), and a genuine Irish flair for language. One of the better Dragonlance books I've read in a while: the character of the High Justice Gordusmajor is alone worth the price of the book!

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Summary: Dragonlance
Review: When I picked up this book, the author was unknown to me or nearly anyone, and the cover was not appealing, but I have always known never to judge a book by its cover, and I take that literally. I have found that fantasy stories tend to center around iconoclastic skills, leaving great images in our minds but leaving, sometimes, the story and its effects something to be wished for. And indeed, this one began in such a way, until about halfway through the book, there was suddenly a massive amount of character development and writing development as well. Symbolism, a meaning. And it made the process of reading it so enthralling, that among fantasy stories I have read, it sits high up there, above the Hobbit.

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Summary: Shall we say.. different
Review: While I won't lambast this book as being "dumb" like the previous reviewer, I must say it is "different." This is the 21st Dragonlance book I've read, and definetly one of the oddities of the bunch. I don't find the gnomes to necessarily be portrayed as evil, merely different from what the world of Krynn sees them as. The plot is really off the wall, but manages to barely keep itself together into something enjoyable. If you're looking for the normal quality of the Dragonlance series - avoid this book. It doesn't hold up to the quality of any of the other books I've read, but I guess that's what you get when Margaret Weis had nothing to do with it. It's a common problem since the Dragonlance name has become "exploited" by various authors. Fergus Ryan seems to have some writing experience under his belt, and it does show here. Otherwise, if you want something different from the usual in the Dragonlance world, The Siege of Mt. Nevermind may be the book you're looking for.

Rating:
Summary: Shall we say.. different
Review: While I won't lambast this book as being "dumb" like the previous reviewer, I must say it is "different." This is the 21st Dragonlance book I've read, and definetly one of the oddities of the bunch. I don't find the gnomes to necessarily be portrayed as evil, merely different from what the world of Krynn sees them as. The plot is really off the wall, but manages to barely keep itself together into something enjoyable. If you're looking for the normal quality of the Dragonlance series - avoid this book. It doesn't hold up to the quality of any of the other books I've read, but I guess that's what you get when Margaret Weis had nothing to do with it. It's a common problem since the Dragonlance name has become "exploited" by various authors. Fergus Ryan seems to have some writing experience under his belt, and it does show here. Otherwise, if you want something different from the usual in the Dragonlance world, The Siege of Mt. Nevermind may be the book you're looking for.