Rating: Summary: One of the better Dragonlance books... Review: "Firstborn" is definately one of the better Dragonlance books out there. It is very slow during the beginning. Most of the book drags on, but the good thing is that it goes by quickly. The book isn't long, only around 300 pages. But the ending gets a lot better and sets up for much more action to come.The book starts out with the birth of Kith-Kanan and Sithas. Sithas being the firstborn is destined to be the next Speaker of the Stars. The brothers have a bond that is almost unbreakable, and a love that is true. But when Kith does something that angers his family, he flees and meets friends in the outer woods. Here, he learns that life isn't the same as it is in the city of Silvanost. But, in desperate situations, Sithas calls his brother back to Silvanost and events begin to unfold that are beyond either of the twin's control. While the book does start out slow, it is good enough to keep you reading. It is full of intrigue that most Dragonlance books are lacking in. I have read almost all of the DL books out there, and I can rate this one near the top of the list. If you can find it, it is a definate must!
Rating: Summary: One of the better Dragonlance books... Review: "Firstborn" is definately one of the better Dragonlance books out there. It is very slow during the beginning. Most of the book drags on, but the good thing is that it goes by quickly. The book isn't long, only around 300 pages. But the ending gets a lot better and sets up for much more action to come. The book starts out with the birth of Kith-Kanan and Sithas. Sithas being the firstborn is destined to be the next Speaker of the Stars. The brothers have a bond that is almost unbreakable, and a love that is true. But when Kith does something that angers his family, he flees and meets friends in the outer woods. Here, he learns that life isn't the same as it is in the city of Silvanost. But, in desperate situations, Sithas calls his brother back to Silvanost and events begin to unfold that are beyond either of the twin's control. While the book does start out slow, it is good enough to keep you reading. It is full of intrigue that most Dragonlance books are lacking in. I have read almost all of the DL books out there, and I can rate this one near the top of the list. If you can find it, it is a definate must!
Rating: Summary: HELP ME PLEASE! Review: ANYONE! HELP ME!!! I love the elves, i worship them! i need to find this book, i am willing to pay big money for this book if anyone wants to sell
Rating: Summary: An incredible tale of twins. Review: First thing I must say, I did not like the text on the back cover. If presented any opportunity at all to not read it, don't. I found myself 3/4 the way through the book and felt a lot of problems because of what it says. This book is definitely one of the better dragonlance books. It tells the tales of waring nations, the undying love of twins, and the ancient forest of wildwood. Descriptions of this book are incredible, but there is not too much physical combat. If that's what you are looking for, read something else. Love and tradition are important plots in the book. It starts with Kith-Kanan loving Hermathaya. However, Kith-Kanan's father, the speak of the stars, unknowningly choses Thaya to be the bride of Sithas, heir to the throne of Silvanost. Kith-Kanan begins a new life. Definitely read this book after you have read the Chronicles and Legends. You will have a greater appreciation for the elven nations.
Rating: Summary: An incredible tale of twins. Review: First thing I must say, I did not like the text on the back cover. If presented any opportunity at all to not read it, don't. I found myself 3/4 the way through the book and felt a lot of problems because of what it says. This book is definitely one of the better dragonlance books. It tells the tales of waring nations, the undying love of twins, and the ancient forest of wildwood. Descriptions of this book are incredible, but there is not too much physical combat. If that's what you are looking for, read something else. Love and tradition are important plots in the book. It starts with Kith-Kanan loving Hermathaya. However, Kith-Kanan's father, the speak of the stars, unknowningly choses Thaya to be the bride of Sithas, heir to the throne of Silvanost. Kith-Kanan begins a new life. Definitely read this book after you have read the Chronicles and Legends. You will have a greater appreciation for the elven nations.
Rating: Summary: Great book Review: I know my reviews of things (suck). I read this book not very long ago, and i give it five stars. Certainly is worth spending your money on, if you're lucky to get it. The beginning is a little predictable for me, when Kith-Kanan is in love with Hermathaya, and Hermathaya marries SIthas, Kith-Kanan's twin brother. It gets interesting after Kith runs away from Silvenesti into wilderness. THat's all i'll say, don't want to give away anymore of the story. A worthy book of others about elfin kingdoms and all, although it doesn't contain the depth of Tolkien's books.
Rating: Summary: A Classic Finally Brought Back Review: If you love DL you really need to read this trilogy. It's a wonderful tale of love, prejudice, war, and brotherhood. This first novel is really a fish out of water story where the elvish prince long use to court life, Kith-Kanan, is spurned in love and runs away. Out in the forest Kith-Kanan realizes what it really is to be an elf, he learns his roots you could say, remembering how his ancestors lived their lives. If you are looking for knowledge on elves in DL, you've got to read this. If you like humor, action, and a good plot, you've got to read this.
Its required DL for the DL addict and I'm very glad and I'm thankful Wizards of the Coast reprinted it, which is what makes this next comment really ungrateful, but oh well. DID ANYONE EDIT THIS BOOK? Sorry for the caps. I know I'm picky...but it really looks like this had zero attention. You see horrible mistakes: misspelled names, paragraphs ending in a comma or no period at all, and two other things that amazed me. I saw an "Oh" spelled with a zero...example: 0h. Even worst I saw an "I" that was a one! Example: 1 went to school. That's just mind boggling bad.
Final Thought: Other than the editing mistakes, which do throw you out of the story, this is classic DL. If you like dragonlance at all you are going to like this. Go get it.
After Thought: Hopefully Wizards of the Coast get their acts together, the editing mistakes by a major publishing company must be embarrassing.
Rating: Summary: Ahh... the elven beginnings... Review: This book is about the twin sons of Silvanesti. The elves are my favorite race and this is an excellent beginning to the trilogy. All of the books in this trilogy are wonderful, I highly recommend them.
Rating: Summary: Brothers keeping the peace Review: This book starts a whole new era of fantasy. I couldn't put it down. The imaginative way the author portryaed the bond between Kith-Kanan and his brother was a great detail. After their father is murdered they draw together to support the kingdom. Kith has to go out into the edges of civilization to stop the human armies from ravaging the countryside, killing all who are in their way. This is exactly what I have been looking for in fantsy reading. I have to get the next book.
Rating: Summary: My favorite book!!!! Review: This is a dragonlance book I had put off reading cuz I thought it would be dull, was I wrong!! The best book I have read besides the Soulforge by M.Weis. I've read this book countless times,it lifts my spirits when I'm down.The other day I got this book wet,it was ruined,I almost cried.I don't care what it takes,I'll get a new one.Its the best!! Read this book,I loved it.I named my dog after Kith-Kanan!!
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