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sjaelefred's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
osboma's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ghostmuppet's review against another edition
3.0
I have read this book a number of times in the past (when it was first released, and again a few years after that). This is the first time in a while, and certainly since i have started reading/listening to a LOT more books.
The basic story is still good, and this series will always have a special place in my heart...but this book is not the same as i remember. There are some issues with the storytelling, and it really does feel like a D&D campaign in story form.
May be i am more critical of the books i read now, and have higher expectations. Regardless, i think the rating of 3 stars meets todays standards in my ratings.
The basic story is still good, and this series will always have a special place in my heart...but this book is not the same as i remember. There are some issues with the storytelling, and it really does feel like a D&D campaign in story form.
May be i am more critical of the books i read now, and have higher expectations. Regardless, i think the rating of 3 stars meets todays standards in my ratings.
ubercoat's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh, that's more like it. After the painfully awkward start of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night represents a major improvement for Weis and Hickman. The book is darker (and therefore better, in my opinion), and the characters considerably better developed - at least the major characters. More and cooler dragons doesn't hurt, either.
sweekune's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4/5
Following on from the events of Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Tanis and his band of friends find themselves facing new challenges. Split up during a dragon attack, the companions have to figure out how to survive against the odds in an increasingly dangerous odds.
- As with the first book, Dragons of Winter Night is very much D&D inspired. The events and twists could easily be stories from a home game but they are told really well and kept my attention from beginning to end.
- One of my favourite parts of the book is the story arc of a particular character. Without going into spoiler territory, I was so engaged and impressed with how this character dealt with challenges to their world view and how they continued to uphold their values despite much opposition. The character arc was also finished beautifully and made me quite emotional.
A worthy second entry in this trilogy and series. I'm looking forward to seeing the conclusion of this story in Dragons of Spring Dawning.
Following on from the events of Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Tanis and his band of friends find themselves facing new challenges. Split up during a dragon attack, the companions have to figure out how to survive against the odds in an increasingly dangerous odds.
- As with the first book, Dragons of Winter Night is very much D&D inspired. The events and twists could easily be stories from a home game but they are told really well and kept my attention from beginning to end.
- One of my favourite parts of the book is the story arc of a particular character. Without going into spoiler territory, I was so engaged and impressed with how this character dealt with challenges to their world view and how they continued to uphold their values despite much opposition. The character arc was also finished beautifully and made me quite emotional.
A worthy second entry in this trilogy and series. I'm looking forward to seeing the conclusion of this story in Dragons of Spring Dawning.
charlesrevello's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
onemanbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 1)
Dragons of Winter Night (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 2)
Dragons of Spring Dawning (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 3)
By: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
My Rating: Three out of Five Stars
Best for: 12 and up
Ah, junior high! I remember the Dragonlance books with early-teenage fondness, and I've been wanting to reconnect with them for years. So…did my grown-up reading experience live up to my happy childhood memories?
Meh. Not really.
As an exercise in visiting the past, I enjoyed myself. The audiobook was an especially effective time warp as the audio performance by Paul Boehmer sounds like it was recorded fresh off the line in 1984--even though the audio was produced in 2013! Imagine the dialogue in The Last Unicorn and you'll get the idea.
As an exercise in literature though, I found all three books lacking. The plot was formulaic, with flat-as-a-pancake stereotypes instead of characters who I felt no attachment to, the pace slogged, the ending was lame, and the world building and peril felt straight out of a game of D&D. Everything about Dragonlance screams "I was written in 1984" all over it, which is actually kind of charming. Kind of.
If you're not familiar, the Dragonlance series is based on Dungeons and Dragons gameplay. For many in the 80's and 90's, the Dragonlance books became a gateway into the world of fantasy, even more than The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings because of their comparative simplicity.
Should you read Dragonlance? If you enjoy fantasy as a genre and at any point in your life you were a fan of D&D, you probably should! They remain excellent for specific readers young and old and will likely entertain 14 year old's today just as well as they did 30 years ago. Don't enjoy fantasy? Roll your eyes at D&D? I suspect you'd probably get bored with Dragonlance. There's just not quite enough 80's charm to attract anyone but the nerdiest nerds of all.
No content concerns. Fantasy violence. No onscreen sex, although there is some heavy longing (think descriptions Fabio on a book cover). No language. Best for 12 and up.
Happy Reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 1)
Dragons of Winter Night (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 2)
Dragons of Spring Dawning (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 3)
By: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
My Rating: Three out of Five Stars
Best for: 12 and up
Ah, junior high! I remember the Dragonlance books with early-teenage fondness, and I've been wanting to reconnect with them for years. So…did my grown-up reading experience live up to my happy childhood memories?
Meh. Not really.
As an exercise in visiting the past, I enjoyed myself. The audiobook was an especially effective time warp as the audio performance by Paul Boehmer sounds like it was recorded fresh off the line in 1984--even though the audio was produced in 2013! Imagine the dialogue in The Last Unicorn and you'll get the idea.
As an exercise in literature though, I found all three books lacking. The plot was formulaic, with flat-as-a-pancake stereotypes instead of characters who I felt no attachment to, the pace slogged, the ending was lame, and the world building and peril felt straight out of a game of D&D. Everything about Dragonlance screams "I was written in 1984" all over it, which is actually kind of charming. Kind of.
If you're not familiar, the Dragonlance series is based on Dungeons and Dragons gameplay. For many in the 80's and 90's, the Dragonlance books became a gateway into the world of fantasy, even more than The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings because of their comparative simplicity.
Should you read Dragonlance? If you enjoy fantasy as a genre and at any point in your life you were a fan of D&D, you probably should! They remain excellent for specific readers young and old and will likely entertain 14 year old's today just as well as they did 30 years ago. Don't enjoy fantasy? Roll your eyes at D&D? I suspect you'd probably get bored with Dragonlance. There's just not quite enough 80's charm to attract anyone but the nerdiest nerds of all.
No content concerns. Fantasy violence. No onscreen sex, although there is some heavy longing (think descriptions Fabio on a book cover). No language. Best for 12 and up.
Happy Reading!