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hannahcushing's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nickbaldassare's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
semmons99's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
lowlife121's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book about 20 years ago and haven't since, but I've been re-reading all of the core Dragonlance books and this was next after the Chronicles, Legends and Lost Chronicles trilogies.
It's nice to continue the saga of the Dragonlance characters, even if this book is mostly fan service. Summer Flame was mainly written for a new D&D card system, so I don't know how narratively necessary this book was (then again, what sequel is?). It was mostly fun and unfortunately the characters are not as well-developed as the characters from the Chronicles & Legends trilogies.
Although if they were to make a movie, I think this book would be a great starting point simply because Usha is a character where the audience can see the eyes of the world through because everything is new to her as is the audience. But who am I kidding, they're never going to get a good movie or TV show from these books.
If you're like me, you'll want to read it regardless, but you might have a hard time getting into it.
It's nice to continue the saga of the Dragonlance characters, even if this book is mostly fan service. Summer Flame was mainly written for a new D&D card system, so I don't know how narratively necessary this book was (then again, what sequel is?). It was mostly fun and unfortunately the characters are not as well-developed as the characters from the Chronicles & Legends trilogies.
Although if they were to make a movie, I think this book would be a great starting point simply because Usha is a character where the audience can see the eyes of the world through because everything is new to her as is the audience. But who am I kidding, they're never going to get a good movie or TV show from these books.
If you're like me, you'll want to read it regardless, but you might have a hard time getting into it.
ladyjedi's review against another edition
3.0
Raistlin again!
He does not need magic to succeed. He is intelligent and can be charming, if he wants to. And this is where he appears, sent from the gods, and helps his loved ones. Dragonlance enters a new era, with this book.
Another 7/10. Always when Raistlin appears.
He does not need magic to succeed. He is intelligent and can be charming, if he wants to. And this is where he appears, sent from the gods, and helps his loved ones. Dragonlance enters a new era, with this book.
Another 7/10. Always when Raistlin appears.
artfuldanni's review against another edition
1.0
It's almost as if they wrote this book to punish us all for reading this far.
Oh? You liked that character for the previous 6 books? Well, now they're dead... in a completely bland and lackluster manner. They killed off Tanis with the phrase 'and he breathed no more' or something similarly matter of fact. WHAT?
And the kids? Well, they kill off most of them as well. The ones that they left living were wet blankets who I wasn't the least bit interested in - I'll be honest, one Usha left the tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, I started skimming her chapters. I found I didn't miss anything. And Tas is back again, but they continue to write him like an annoying, sniveling child who is more irritating than helpful... but not in that loveable kender way.
And Raistlin... oh my dear, dear Raistlin... why couldn't they have just left you at peace, like your brother's dream said you were, instead of having you play wet nurse to a wet blanket?
Oh? You liked that character for the previous 6 books? Well, now they're dead... in a completely bland and lackluster manner. They killed off Tanis with the phrase 'and he breathed no more' or something similarly matter of fact. WHAT?
And the kids? Well, they kill off most of them as well. The ones that they left living were wet blankets who I wasn't the least bit interested in - I'll be honest, one Usha left the tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, I started skimming her chapters. I found I didn't miss anything. And Tas is back again, but they continue to write him like an annoying, sniveling child who is more irritating than helpful... but not in that loveable kender way.
And Raistlin... oh my dear, dear Raistlin... why couldn't they have just left you at peace, like your brother's dream said you were, instead of having you play wet nurse to a wet blanket?
moonlit_shelves's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
artfuldanni's review against another edition
1.0
It's almost as if they wrote this book to punish us all for reading this far.
Oh? You liked that character for the previous 6 books? Well, now they're dead... in a completely bland and lackluster manner. They killed off Tanis with the phrase 'and he breathed no more' or something similarly matter of fact. WHAT?
And the kids? Well, they kill off most of them as well. The ones that they left living were wet blankets who I wasn't the least bit interested in - I'll be honest, one Usha left the tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, I started skimming her chapters. I found I didn't miss anything. And Tas is back again, but they continue to write him like an annoying, sniveling child who is more irritating than helpful... but not in that loveable kender way.
And Raistlin... oh my dear, dear Raistlin... why couldn't they have just left you at peace, like your brother's dream said you were, instead of having you play wet nurse to a wet blanket?
Oh? You liked that character for the previous 6 books? Well, now they're dead... in a completely bland and lackluster manner. They killed off Tanis with the phrase 'and he breathed no more' or something similarly matter of fact. WHAT?
And the kids? Well, they kill off most of them as well. The ones that they left living were wet blankets who I wasn't the least bit interested in - I'll be honest, one Usha left the tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, I started skimming her chapters. I found I didn't miss anything. And Tas is back again, but they continue to write him like an annoying, sniveling child who is more irritating than helpful... but not in that loveable kender way.
And Raistlin... oh my dear, dear Raistlin... why couldn't they have just left you at peace, like your brother's dream said you were, instead of having you play wet nurse to a wet blanket?
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this but mainly because of nostalgia. It's not a very good book but it has the characters I fell in love with so for that (and only that) I enjoyed it.