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Dragonlance Dragons of Winter (Dragonlance) by Tracy Hickman, Clark Valentine, Laura Hickman
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
As I said in the review for Autumn Twilight, I don't remember when I read this trilogy, but I am really glad I am re-reading it. I have never played the role-playing games, but I found the Forgotten Realms and the Dragonlance books to be pretty good.
tessadehart's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent continuation of the series!! While the first book took a bit of time to introduce all the characters and their relationships, this book was able to explore all of that more deeply while being packed with action and adventure!
I feel like several characters grappled with difficult emotions in this book and I loved seeing them grow through those struggles. There was a bit more exploration of the world which I found very fun! A couple parts of the book felt like they were slow when dealing with some of the politics of the war going on but overall was very enjoyable and makes me super excited to read the next one!!
I feel like several characters grappled with difficult emotions in this book and I loved seeing them grow through those struggles. There was a bit more exploration of the world which I found very fun! A couple parts of the book felt like they were slow when dealing with some of the politics of the war going on but overall was very enjoyable and makes me super excited to read the next one!!
joao_melo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
mightythor460's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ozdboomzilla's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lundos's review against another edition
3.0
It's been a long while sine I've read this and I've skipped the first one for a buddy read.
Still, I remembered most of the characters, and why wouldn't I? This series was the first fantasy series I read in English, so it has a strong sentimental factor. Raistlin is still - after all these years - one of my favorite characters.
The writing isn't pretty. At least not after just finishing Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson, but the story still flows very fast. I believe this was played as a D&D game back then, so we have a lot flashing forward to the important parts and not much (uselesss) filling. That sometimes leaves us with the issues that sometimes the authors feel they need to explain the situation and/or history from one sentence to the next. It can be annoying at times.
If we look beyond the main struggle between good and evil - yes, this one isn't gray - this book is a lot about friendship, overcoming ordeals and sacrificing yourself for the better good. If this is sacrificing your love, yourself (huge spoiler) , friendship or just the greater good or even the themes is running through the entire book.
The best parts - besides the above - are the development of Laurana, the shenanigans of Tas and the nobility of Sturm.
And of course Raistlin.
Still, I remembered most of the characters, and why wouldn't I? This series was the first fantasy series I read in English, so it has a strong sentimental factor. Raistlin is still - after all these years - one of my favorite characters.
The writing isn't pretty. At least not after just finishing Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson, but the story still flows very fast. I believe this was played as a D&D game back then, so we have a lot flashing forward to the important parts and not much (uselesss) filling. That sometimes leaves us with the issues that sometimes the authors feel they need to explain the situation and/or history from one sentence to the next. It can be annoying at times.
If we look beyond the main struggle between good and evil - yes, this one isn't gray - this book is a lot about friendship, overcoming ordeals and sacrificing yourself for the better good. If this is sacrificing your love
Spoiler
Silvara by betraying her raceSpoiler
Sturm for his friends after the Measure failed himSpoiler
Laurana staying at the Tower of the High Clerist for Sturm (and Tanis)Spoiler
Tas smashing the dragon orbSpoiler
the entire dream sequence in Silvanost, where most of the dreams are about not being able to help the othersThe best parts - besides the above - are the development of Laurana, the shenanigans of Tas and the nobility of Sturm.
And of course Raistlin.
Spoiler
Nice to see you in red. And a nice joke for them to put white on you to hide in the snow.brian_lassiter's review against another edition
4.0
I read this as a kid when it was first published. This series of books is what made me fall in love with reading. When deciding to revisit it for the first time I was trepidatious. But it holds up remarkably well.
ed_w's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
goblinsstolemybrain's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0