The Reign of Istar (Dragonlance Tales II, Vol. 1)

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Summary: PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!
Review: ... I actually liked three stories in this book. The poem is worthless, and a few more were downright too hard to read and boring, but if I had the desire to stick with them they might have been worthy. Get this book! If not for the stories, get it for the last story written by Weis and Hickman. You will be surprised that a Hero of the Lance makes an appearance! I can't wait to read the next book. Even though the poem in this was horrible, it was better than most early dragonlance books I have read, but I must say Knaak finally has a good story. Unlike his Huma and Kaz books. Bravo Knaak. Maybe he should always write short stories, but he did leave me wanting more for once. GET THIS BOOK!

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Summary: Most stories good, a couple disappointing
Review: As I am not a huge fan of short stories, I was surprised to find most of these excellent. 'Colors of Belief' was an further insight as to how the Games of Istar worked after Caramon's experiences in the Legends. 'Kender Stew' was very funny and a nice little story. 'The Goblin's Wish' was my favourite, a saddening tale of how different races banded together to fight Istar. 'The Three Lives of Horgan Oxthrall' was not so good. The scribe's narration is just silly, I think Douglas Niles could've just told the story and got on with it. Far and away the worst story was 'Filling the Empty Places'. I find myself being more and more disappointed by Nancy Berberick's work. Stormblade was okay, but her writing style has definitely gone downhill since. 'Off Day' was hilarious. And finally, 'The Silken Threads' again showcased Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's wonderful talent which puts them at the forefront of the DL world.
Those disappointed by the other Tales books will find this a better one, with more information into a neglected part of Krynn's history.

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Summary: Well....
Review: I have to give all the short story novels 3 stars. There are some stories you won't like but they'll 2-4 really great ones that will make the books worth the price.

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Summary: A nice anthology
Review: If you want to feel the strugle between the Kingpriest's followers and the knights before the cataclysm...you can not let this book pass, I recommend to read the Cronicles of the Twins, to understand the true meaning of the book... I don't like much poems...but the stories are just great...

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Summary: A great book...
Review: If you want to feel the strugle between the Kingpriest's followers and the knights before the cataclysm...you can not let this book pass, I recommend to read the Cronicles of the Twins, to understand the true meaning of the book... I don't like much poems...but the stories are just great...

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Summary: A nice anthology
Review: Let me start off by saying this is MUCH better than Kender, Gnomes and Gully Dwarves (few stories relate to the races on the title, not very funny like the title implies) I liked most of the stories (The Goblin's Wish and the Kender trying to join the Knighthood were both really nice) Read this if you like Dragonlance and short stories.

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Summary: Best DragonLance anthology ever!!!
Review: There couldn't be a better anthology. I especially loved "Off Day" and "Filling in the Empty places". Weis and Hickman have a good novella in the end. The poetry by Michael Williams is excellent as always. I could review every story, but Amazon only allows 1,000 words. Let me just say they're all excellent.

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Summary: Excellent work
Review: This is what you are looking for when you want to know about Ansalon before the Cataclism; yes, it is at times depressive, but that's the whole point.

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Summary: Excellent work
Review: This is what you are looking for when you want to know about Ansalon before the Cataclism; yes, it is at times depressive, but that's the whole point.

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Summary: grim but well written
Review: too gloomy for but Istar was an awful place. I don't recommend unless you like depressing books