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A review by sueread2030
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
adventurous
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Well, Well, Well
if someone told me that I would be enjoying a book that is merely showing how a bond between a dragon and his rider forms, no romance, no trials, no riddles....I'd call them delusional
but here we are
I absolutely loved reading this book.
I must confess, this would be enjoyed when read for a specific purpose
Novik has a way of writing that combines between the refined classics and the heart of romanticism.
I loved Temeraire
if he were a human, this would be "insta-love", "fated mates"
his sudden take with Laurance, his possessiveness and attachment is quite endearing
but most important
Aside from the original Dragon books, Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey, this is the basis for all following dragon books that discuss the bond between a rider and his/her dragon
I even detect the influence it has on animation movies such as "How to Train Your Dragon" ๐ ๐
I was quite surprised to read that, in a book influenced by true historical events of the Napoleonic war, female aviators (dragon riders) were a natural fact.
In short, this book is the foundation on how a Dragon's bond with his/her rider is forged and strengthened.
if someone told me that I would be enjoying a book that is merely showing how a bond between a dragon and his rider forms, no romance, no trials, no riddles....I'd call them delusional
but here we are
I absolutely loved reading this book.
I must confess, this would be enjoyed when read for a specific purpose
Novik has a way of writing that combines between the refined classics and the heart of romanticism.
I loved Temeraire
if he were a human, this would be "insta-love", "fated mates"
his sudden take with Laurance, his possessiveness and attachment is quite endearing
but most important
Aside from the original Dragon books, Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey, this is the basis for all following dragon books that discuss the bond between a rider and his/her dragon
I even detect the influence it has on animation movies such as "How to Train Your Dragon" ๐ ๐
I was quite surprised to read that, in a book influenced by true historical events of the Napoleonic war, female aviators (dragon riders) were a natural fact.
In short, this book is the foundation on how a Dragon's bond with his/her rider is forged and strengthened.