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rachelcus's review against another edition
5.0
So, I wrote a review for this when I read it but accidentally deleted a whole bunch of reviews when I was reorganizing my shelves... So I guess I just have to read them all again so I can give accurate reviews :D
evanbernstein's review against another edition
3.0
Once again I was pleasantly surprised by re-reading this book as an adult. I expected this series to be awful and, while it is no masterpiece and I wouldn't recommend it to many people, it is quite fun and I can definitely recommend it as a YA read and enjoy it for nostalgia.
This book is a vast improvement over the first book. The first one read like a D&D campaign in a number of places. This book largely does away with battles (in fact, the first few pages summarize a bit of the story that they skip which would have read like a D&D campaign) and instead focus on the bits of of the story between action: how do the characters make choices, how does that impact them, what are their goals and aspirations. You know, like a book.
The characters grow throughout the story. While they still come across as reasonably simplistic sometimes they are interesting and do get deeper than their stereotypes of the first book presented (even if maybe none every quite surprise the reader). Unfortunately when a character does die, they are able to say goodbye before their final confrontation that felt a little too forced unlike an actual goodbye from battle would probably be. Especially as the character does it trying to by time for the others to do what they need to do, and instead watch.
I'm enjoying my re-read.
This book is a vast improvement over the first book. The first one read like a D&D campaign in a number of places. This book largely does away with battles (in fact, the first few pages summarize a bit of the story that they skip which would have read like a D&D campaign) and instead focus on the bits of of the story between action: how do the characters make choices, how does that impact them, what are their goals and aspirations. You know, like a book.
The characters grow throughout the story. While they still come across as reasonably simplistic sometimes they are interesting and do get deeper than their stereotypes of the first book presented (even if maybe none every quite surprise the reader). Unfortunately when a character does die, they are able to say goodbye before their final confrontation that felt a little too forced unlike an actual goodbye from battle would probably be. Especially as the character does it trying to by time for the others to do what they need to do, and instead watch.
I'm enjoying my re-read.
valedeoro's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The book is the second book in the sequel, and even though I opened it upon closing the previous one, the narrative jumps over a huge "adventure", as if a couple of chapters were ommited for some reason. It doesn't really impact the ongoing narrative which mostly feels like a series of adventures one after the other without an overall story arch. At no point was a surprised or didn't expect something (even though there are some great ideas around dragons in there) - the narrative just didn't create any tension.
dagoth_ur's review against another edition
3.0
The first half of this book was a slog, I put it down for a while then forced myself to finish it.
rhaenyratargaryen's review against another edition
3.0
Tiene los mismos errores que el primero y mejora en algunos aspectos, aunque sigue pareciéndome todo muy forzado y poco emocionante. Los personajes son en su mayoría la nada misma y están muy poco desarrollados más allá de su personalidad de estereotipo. La historia tiene algo de interesante y los elementos que se introducen acá gustan un poco más.
Pero no sé, uno de los dos autores escribe horrible y no me gusta nada. No sé bien cuál es, pero noto que hay capítulos que me encantan o me gustan y son entretenidos de leer, mientras que a veces tocan otros cuya narrativa me parece pésima.
Voy a leer la tercera parte pero sin esperar demasiado más que lo que ya me dieron estos dos. Una lástima.
Pero no sé, uno de los dos autores escribe horrible y no me gusta nada. No sé bien cuál es, pero noto que hay capítulos que me encantan o me gustan y son entretenidos de leer, mientras que a veces tocan otros cuya narrativa me parece pésima.
Voy a leer la tercera parte pero sin esperar demasiado más que lo que ya me dieron estos dos. Una lástima.
jonathanrobert's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
merixcil's review against another edition
2.0
Most of this felt like weird intermediary scenes and then suddenly we were at the finale. I've kept it as two stars though as overall this felt less like a transcribed DnD campaign than it's predecessor and also the female characters got a much better airing this time round. (Except for Kitiara - nice slutshaming, book. Sigh)
Mostly I'm just baffled how everyone seems to fall into Deadly Serious Plot Important Love two seconds after meeting in these books, and why on Earth they think I might care.
Mostly I'm just baffled how everyone seems to fall into Deadly Serious Plot Important Love two seconds after meeting in these books, and why on Earth they think I might care.
curiogirl's review against another edition
3.0
Uphill battle from the start of part two, but quite entertaining before then. Bone dry toward the end. The characters feel caricatured and act in highly predictable ways.
beorn_101's review against another edition
4.0
The Dragonlance Trilogy is a series I grew up with. Its a little cheesy, a little dated, but I still love it. It perfectly represents how a D&D group interacts with the world and events around them. I also love how prominently dragons are featured in the story.
Of the original trilogy, Dragons of Winter Night is my favorite. I think it presents the most compelling narrative, separating the characters from each other, and forcing them to deal with conflicts not just from the forces of evil, but also from groups that should be allies, is very interesting.
I like the both emotional and physical struggles the group must go thru to succeed. I also personally really enjoy how prominently Sturm is featured in the narrative, as he is one of my favorite characters.
While I do love this book, I will acknowledge that some of my enjoyment is fueled by nostalgia. The plot jumps around some, glossing over some important developments and character moments, presumably to keep the book short. Some of the characters are a little flat, and the love triangle between Tanis, Laurana, and Kitara gets exhausting.
However, despite all that I think there is a lot to love in this story.
Of the original trilogy, Dragons of Winter Night is my favorite. I think it presents the most compelling narrative, separating the characters from each other, and forcing them to deal with conflicts not just from the forces of evil, but also from groups that should be allies, is very interesting.
I like the both emotional and physical struggles the group must go thru to succeed. I also personally really enjoy how prominently Sturm is featured in the narrative, as he is one of my favorite characters.
While I do love this book, I will acknowledge that some of my enjoyment is fueled by nostalgia. The plot jumps around some, glossing over some important developments and character moments, presumably to keep the book short. Some of the characters are a little flat, and the love triangle between Tanis, Laurana, and Kitara gets exhausting.
However, despite all that I think there is a lot to love in this story.
silviaslifeinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75