Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
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?
A bittersweet end to the Chronicles . . .
The Dragonlance Chronicles were not the best written fantasy out there, but in the 1980s, they were almost unavoidable to those who played D&D. This last volume of the Chronicles, published much later and also set decades after the original Chronicles, makes for a bittersweet ending. There is some real fan service stuff here, but it certainly invoked some feelings in me, especially with Caramon, Raistlin, and Tas.
The Dragonlance Chronicles were not the best written fantasy out there, but in the 1980s, they were almost unavoidable to those who played D&D. This last volume of the Chronicles, published much later and also set decades after the original Chronicles, makes for a bittersweet ending. There is some real fan service stuff here, but it certainly invoked some feelings in me, especially with Caramon, Raistlin, and Tas.
Epic in all the ways
Friends, companions, comrades, allies, teammates. Any way you slice it, this story and series highlights the way we all depend on each other to survive, succeed and flourish in whichever realm we find ourselves in. The buildup is great and the conclusion is fitting and satisfying. Highly recommended for all fans of fantasy!
Friends, companions, comrades, allies, teammates. Any way you slice it, this story and series highlights the way we all depend on each other to survive, succeed and flourish in whichever realm we find ourselves in. The buildup is great and the conclusion is fitting and satisfying. Highly recommended for all fans of fantasy!
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you loved the original Dragonlance trilogy, you’ll love this sequel! Set many years after the dragonlance wars, the next generation takes the lead in this book, but you get many appearances from the original characters. This wraps up the story in a satisfying yet slightly bittersweet way.
I struggled a bit with the pacing of this book. I feel like it started fairly slow and rushed through the climax. But overall I liked how the story unfolded and I really liked the struggles the characters faced and the growth they showed in this book. I definitely recommend reading the original trilogy first, but if you enjoy that, this is worth a read as well!!
I struggled a bit with the pacing of this book. I feel like it started fairly slow and rushed through the climax. But overall I liked how the story unfolded and I really liked the struggles the characters faced and the growth they showed in this book. I definitely recommend reading the original trilogy first, but if you enjoy that, this is worth a read as well!!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
I read the original three-book Dragonlance Chronicles when they first came out decades ago -- back when having a fantasy book series be published and tie directly to a series of AD&D modules was a whole new way of doing business. The books were pretty great when I was 15...., but have not aged very well in retrospect. Between that and the fact that there's a lot of material chronologically sandwiched in between the end of the "Dragons of Spring Dawning" and this book, I wasn't sure if this book would work for me.
Even with me being exposed to the Second Generation characters for the first time ever here, I was able to get into the flow of the book quick enough. Despite what other reviewers have said re: the pace, I thought this book flowed pretty well cover-to-cover.
Will this get me into diving into the seemingly endless pool of Dragonlance books out now? No. My to-read pile of books is too tall to have a slew of books on Ansalon get head-of-the-line privileges.
But if all you've read is the original trilogy and little-to-nothing else in the Dragonlance world, this is a very worthwhile read.
Even with me being exposed to the Second Generation characters for the first time ever here, I was able to get into the flow of the book quick enough. Despite what other reviewers have said re: the pace, I thought this book flowed pretty well cover-to-cover.
Will this get me into diving into the seemingly endless pool of Dragonlance books out now? No. My to-read pile of books is too tall to have a slew of books on Ansalon get head-of-the-line privileges.
But if all you've read is the original trilogy and little-to-nothing else in the Dragonlance world, this is a very worthwhile read.
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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