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A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan

sarahboudereads's review against another edition

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2.0

Dnf'ing kinda early but this is so boring, so colonialist language not even in disguise.

goose_ism's review against another edition

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4.0

Just delightful.

calbowen's review against another edition

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2.0

While the premise is interesting, I just cannot get into the style of writing. I read, and become almost instantly tired or bored. I have no compassion for the characters, and this is just not my style at all. I will say again, though, that the premise is interesting, but that alone is not enough to hold my attention.

lucardus's review against another edition

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3.0

Nicht übel, anfangs sogar sehr vielversprechend. Der interessante Ansatz einer Forschungsreise zur Untersuchung der Spezies "Drache" gerät im späteren Verlauf etwas zu sehr in den Hintergrund gegenüber dem Abenteuer-Plot, der zwar zunächst relativ komplex aufgezogen wird, dann aber im Finale doch etwas enttäuschend einfach gelöst wird. Brennan macht es sich dazu leicht. Das hat zur Abwertung geführt.

Der nächste Band erscheint 2014 und ich denke, es besteht Entwicklungspotential. Zudem ist der Band sehr schön aufgemacht mit einem tollen Cover und Illustrationen!!!

kseville's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

stella94's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.75

natalie_ayerdis's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nadiisthyname's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

literary_heather's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

anbieker's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75