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manwithanagenda's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was my real introduction to Dragonlance. Guerrand DiThon's quest to become a wizard in defiance of his family's wishes grabbed ahold of my imagination in a way that the, let's face it, cluttered 'Chronicles' and 'Legends' books never did. I followed the books through to their end, but the best scenes of the book are here: from our hero's journey, first love, descriptions of glittering Palanthas, conflicting loyalties, all the way to the grotesque ending for the villain.
Defenders of Magic Trilogy
Next: 'The Medusa Plague'
Defenders of Magic Trilogy
Next: 'The Medusa Plague'
behindthepages's review
4.0
I was very pleased to see components used while the apprentices cast magic. I also enjoyed learning of Justarius' way of viewing magic and learning how to craft your own spells. Magic has never been explained in such terms in Dragonlance that I am aware of.
I quite enjoyed the fact that Rand's familiar was a seagull, I haven't seen that before. Their banter back and forth was entertaining and had me smiling a few times.
All in all I enjoyed this book. It was not my favorite Dragonlance, that must be reserved for the stories that include Raistlin Majere, but I would suggest it to anyone who enjoys the magic of Krynn.
I quite enjoyed the fact that Rand's familiar was a seagull, I haven't seen that before. Their banter back and forth was entertaining and had me smiling a few times.
All in all I enjoyed this book. It was not my favorite Dragonlance, that must be reserved for the stories that include Raistlin Majere, but I would suggest it to anyone who enjoys the magic of Krynn.
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