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kammi's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nini_f's review against another edition
4.0
At first I found the number of characters a little difficult to keep track of but as I kept reading I found I got more involved with each indivual story and was able to follow them all with no problem. I really enjoyed the way the different stories came together and helped to enhance the characters and the war between human and dragon. What I particularly enjoyed was the fact that there was no good or bad side just good or bad characters and this was a theme throughout the book I found this to be a well written and engaing story and I will definitely be reading the whole trilogy.
oleester's review against another edition
4.0
Maxey's Dragon Age Trilogy is my first taste of cross genre fiction, and having finished reading Dragonseed I'm left to admire the ingenuity of the author for his weave of multiple plots and characters in this science fiction-fantasy adventure. His crisp prose made for an easy reading and the plot is packed with action. And like most plot driven stories, the characters can go on without needing much rest. There's nothing ordinary about the story events here. Everything is possible, and the power of absolute control is explained through a technology called nanites (nano robots). Sometimes, the stories are a bit far fetched to my taste. But that's how science fiction goes. I'd also point out that the trilogy, or perhaps the author shows disdain over absolute power resting on ONE supreme being, presenting them as power hungry immortals with simplistic ideals. That's how he paints most of the gods (there are many gods here). Dragonseed is a clever formulaic fiction and I like it.
lordsith77's review against another edition
5.0
Wow!! What an amazing tale. I don't normally get into Science-Fiction, per say. I'm more of an Epic-Fantasy person. Dragons and magic, and that sort of thing. That's what drew me to this series; Dragon over-lords, and human slaves? Right up my alley. But then, as I was reading, and it started bringing in bits of "high-tech sci-fi", I was already into the story, and wanted to learn more. The Sci-Fi actually fit, and made the story even more interesting. It was sad, happy and cheerful at all the right times, needed.
I do feel the series should have been Bitterwood and Jandra, or something along those lines. They seemed to be the two main characters throughout the series. Lots of background characters, and sub-lead characters, but those were the two in the front. I actually think I was rooting for Jandra than Bitterwood.
Overall, a very well put together story, with characters that you actually feel for, and can root for. I'd definitely recommend it.
I do feel the series should have been Bitterwood and Jandra, or something along those lines. They seemed to be the two main characters throughout the series. Lots of background characters, and sub-lead characters, but those were the two in the front. I actually think I was rooting for Jandra than Bitterwood.
Overall, a very well put together story, with characters that you actually feel for, and can root for. I'd definitely recommend it.
wolverinefactor's review against another edition
4.0
Not really a fantasy fan. I enjoyed Wheel of Time and what little I've read of Game of Thrones.
This book surprisingly hooked me. It lacks some details that left me scratching my head. To me dragons would be the size of a house, not just slightly bigger than a man and it really took me a long time to wrap my head around the ideas.
Still, it was fast paced, had some clever twists to it and it ends in a manner where I don't feel obligated to read rest of the series which is always a plus.
This book surprisingly hooked me. It lacks some details that left me scratching my head. To me dragons would be the size of a house, not just slightly bigger than a man and it really took me a long time to wrap my head around the ideas.
Still, it was fast paced, had some clever twists to it and it ends in a manner where I don't feel obligated to read rest of the series which is always a plus.
thereaderofbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. The main "hero" is too whiney and doesn't feel like a hero. Some of the characters are likeable, I just had a really hard time liking Bitterwood. It felt the book also got pretty preachy. A lot of talk of God and even throwing Atlantis in there.
Will I read the next book? Maybe if I am bored and have nothing else to read. I was right in the edge of a one star and two star rating for this book.
Will I read the next book? Maybe if I am bored and have nothing else to read. I was right in the edge of a one star and two star rating for this book.
karmakat's review against another edition
2.0
Add this to the "books that took way longer to read than what they deserved."
There is definitely a potential story here, but the execution is quite lacking. It's sad when I would have to do a mental inventory at the start of every section to try to remember who each character is. Human? Dragon? Which one? Very unmemorable characters due to lack of/inconsistent development.
There is definitely a potential story here, but the execution is quite lacking. It's sad when I would have to do a mental inventory at the start of every section to try to remember who each character is. Human? Dragon? Which one? Very unmemorable characters due to lack of/inconsistent development.
annaclarimoto's review against another edition
4.0
If you love dragons, you'll love this - a unique tale where we see from the narrative perspective of both man AND dragon, and realise the two are much the same. The way conflict develops between the races is very much a reflection of the conflict within our world now, and the most unusual characters stand up to change the situation of their races and fight for justice...
annaclarimoto's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic read, with many twists and turns both surprising and humorous! The references to our day and age add a further later of intrigue and the mixture of primitive struggles and advanced technology makes this a truly epic tale.
braydin's review
4.0
A pleasant twist on the standard dragons in fantasy trope. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.