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Day of the Dragon (WarCraft #1)
by
Richard A. Knaak (Goodreads Author)
In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony -- until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the...more
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Published
December 5th 2001
by Pocket Books
(first published 2001)
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World of Warcraft: Day of the Dragon, by Richard A. Knaak
"Day of the Dragon" was the first book to be written in the Warcraft game universe. But while it is based on a game series, the book is practically a work of original fiction with hints of the story coming from the game. Knaak took the setting, characters, and events from the Warcraft universe and constructed them into an enjoyable, readable novel.
Although it is helpful to have some familiarity with Warcraft, such knowledge is not needed t...more
"Day of the Dragon" was the first book to be written in the Warcraft game universe. But while it is based on a game series, the book is practically a work of original fiction with hints of the story coming from the game. Knaak took the setting, characters, and events from the Warcraft universe and constructed them into an enjoyable, readable novel.
Although it is helpful to have some familiarity with Warcraft, such knowledge is not needed t...more
I read this one because my stepbrother loaned it to me with his recommendation (albeit a mild one). I read the whole thing, just because, and remembered what it was like to read books aimed at teenage male gamers. I used to read plenty of those, back in the day. I didn't like all that many of them then, either, but I read them anyway, because I wanted to know the lore.
"Day of the Dragon" was good enough to not just stop reading part way through. That said, if the book is at all a commentary on t...more
"Day of the Dragon" was good enough to not just stop reading part way through. That said, if the book is at all a commentary on t...more
Well, I am heartily aware that reading this book brings me down to new untapped depths. This was running across my mind as I shamefacedly bought this (and I have more)--not to mention the irony of the title and plot alone--since I've mocked books about dragons now for well over a decade.
Consensus? Not bad at all. I was actually pleasantly surprised. People that don't play World of Warcraft might be disgruntled though. It assumes that when you see the cherubic toddler of Arthas running around th...more
Consensus? Not bad at all. I was actually pleasantly surprised. People that don't play World of Warcraft might be disgruntled though. It assumes that when you see the cherubic toddler of Arthas running around th...more
Another franchise book *grits teeth*. Unfortunately it lived up to the usual standard of such books. Had it been any other book I probably would have put it down and returned it to the library. Unfortunately I love reading the lore of the Warcraft universe so I had to finish it. I kind of wish I had just read the wiki summary of the plot than reading the actual book. The book was dry and boring, the characters which had so much potential felt like they were just bad actors following a script. It...more
Wow, shocker, a Warcraft book by Richard A. Knaak that got more than a one star rating from me. Seriously, I'm floored. Like, really. After suffering through his last couple WoW novels Wolfheart and Stormrage, I was starting to think I might just be a glutton for punishment when I picked up Day of the Dragon, but to my surprise, it wasn't that bad at all.
Granted, that might not mean much since I'm using my special video game tie-in novel scale to rate and review this book, so take my praise with...more
Granted, that might not mean much since I'm using my special video game tie-in novel scale to rate and review this book, so take my praise with...more
Ayant joué à World of Warcraft je voulais mieux connaître l'histoire et l'Univers de Warcraft. Je m'attendais à peu pour un livre tiré d'un jeu vidéo... J'ai été très agréablement surpris: un petit feeling "seigneur des anneaux", des personnages auxquels on s'attache vite, une histoire qui avance bien. Apparemment Blizzard à contrôlé/dirigé le contenu. Pas besoin de connaître le jeu pour apprécier le livre et rentrer dans ce riche univers. La note moyenne sur la version anglaise est aussi bonne...more
The book is well written and is entertaining enough, but there's nothing here that you haven't seen already in other fantasy books. It might be just that I'm sick to death with Orcs and dragons, and the politic bickering of stubborn kingdom leaders who measure their dicks by the size of their honor, but the novelty of the Warcraft universe in a literary form didn't add much to my experience.
Overall, the plot is entertaining enough and the writing style is good, so it was OK to pass the time with...more
Overall, the plot is entertaining enough and the writing style is good, so it was OK to pass the time with...more
Jan 15, 2013
FREEBIRD
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Warcraft Fans
Recommended to FREEBIRD by:
Jason
I enjoy Richard Knaak's writing. I like the way that he describes areas and people and find myself imagining them perfectly and not just because I play the video game, but because he describes them well. He has a knack (pun intended) for description. That being said, I was a bit disappointed at how Knaak handled the romance between Vereesa and Rhonin. They only travelled together for about a week before everything horrible happened. Not enough time had elapsed for the two of them to be recalling...more
I read this one because my stepbrother loaned it to me with his recommendation (albeit a mild one). I read the whole thing, just because, and remembered what it was like to read books aimed at teenage male gamers. I used to read plenty of those, back in the day. I didn't like all that many of them then, either, but I read them anyway, because I wanted to know the lore.
"Day of the Dragon" was good enough to not just stop reading part way through. That said, if the book is at all a commentary on...more
"Day of the Dragon" was good enough to not just stop reading part way through. That said, if the book is at all a commentary on...more
This book will probably look very appealing to some readers at first sight while others will shun it due to it being part of the warcraft series. This book has little to do with the games series and is well written, you might struggle a little bit in the first few chapters to picture all the areas and ofcourse being a fan of the series would help you with that but it is not needed to enjoy the story. It has mystery , action and it makes you curious about the storyline. I would have rated it 7/10...more
This was a lot better than I thought it would be. The writing is good and the characterization was way more than I was expecting from a book based on Warcraft. I was just looking to start reading all the lore books and started with this one, and I'm glad I did.
From what I've read, I'm glad that I chose to start with this book and not the War of the Ancients trilogy.
From what I've read, I'm glad that I chose to start with this book and not the War of the Ancients trilogy.
Mar 05, 2012
Jacklyn
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who plays the Warcraft series
Recommended to Jacklyn by:
Blizzard
Shelves:
kindle-copies
This is the first Warcraft book I've read. I was completely skeptical about how these books were going to read. I figured they were going to be dull or cliched at best. I was horribly wrong. After I read this book, i was hooked. I NEEDED to know more about Warcraft lore. I played the game for 3 years without having any background intelligence (I don't pay attention to in-game stories. I'm too impatient). These books actually make the gameplay way more interesting. I had actually cancelled my sub...more
This an easy reading fun adventure in one of my favorite fantasy setting since i discovered Middle Earth as a child. Knaak has a good handle on this world and his books are well written, his characters are alive and unique. This is one of the better books I've read form this series, but by far not the best one.
Just finished this book--amazing! The fact it ties in so well with the Warcraft universe was a plus. Rhonin and Krasus are both badasses--and the foreshadowing of Rhonin bumping uglies with Vereesa was quite obvious. I don't want to give too much away, so that is all. Must read for Warcraft lore folk.
Už se u těch knížek ze světa Warcraftu opakuju, ale i tohle je hezké, přiměřeně dramatické a přiměřeně dojemné fantasy bez hlubšího smyslu. Narozdíl od War of the ancients trilogie jsem tady ovšem měla problém s tím, že motivace většiny postav a smysl jejich konání mi po většinu knížky bylo absolutně neznámé, a konec byl docela uspěchaný, na to, že šlo o tak velkou událost jako zničení Demon soul. A mám trochu problémy zařadit Den draka do lore hry. Ale nicméně dobré :)
I was expecting quite a bad book, given that it was inspired by a videogame. It turned out to be quite a good book. Yes, granted, is not a masterpiece, but I enjoyed reading it quite a lot. The only things I did not like is that the Demon Soul reminds me of the One Ring.
It's a great book, first of the Warcraft Books, or fantasy book for that mater, that I've ever read. Tells a story of a Mage who basically messed up on his last major quest, where everyone who went with him were distroyed in battle. Then he was then sent with another on a new quest. This new journey he is one will clear his name, if he is victorious. That is to say even if he lives through the journey to even get to where he needs to go to complete his quest.
This was a really great book to get an understanding of the gravity of Deathwing's madness. Out of all of the writers who have written for Blizzard, Knaak is by far the best. This book is worth picking up if you like the lore of the Warcraft series.
This book was decent, I did enjoy it in the end. However, I really had an issue "getting into" it for more than the first half. I had to force myself to continue reading, and I'm not sure I would have, if I hadn't been interested in it because of WoW. The last 100 pagse are great, I was captivated. Everything before... not so much.
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My first warcraft novel. Rented it just to try it out, end up owning a copy and re-reading it all over again. Story is simple and yet so wonderful, especially when it comes down to the mid of the action.
Jun 25, 2009
Daley
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fantasy Lovers, first time Warcraft readers and WoW players.
I absolutely loved it.
This was my first Warcraft book and I recommend it to first time Warcraft readers.
Rhonin was remarkable and I loved reading about the Aspects. I couldn't stop until I was done with it.
This was my first Warcraft book and I recommend it to first time Warcraft readers.
Rhonin was remarkable and I loved reading about the Aspects. I couldn't stop until I was done with it.
While the story is fast-paced and quite fun to read, I could never shake the feeling that I was reading novelized game. Even though this is a story set in universe of video game series, that does not mean that the author had to set the story, its pacing and its characters in the way of video game.
Insultingly Bad. This was my first attempt into the World of Warcraft lore and it made me stay away for two years! Thankfully I gave it a second shot with Christie Golden.
I sometimes have a hard time reading Richard A. Knaak's novels. I love the lore of Warcraft. On occasion, my A.D.D. kicks in and I lose interest during slow parts of the novel.
Mar 31, 2008
Dylan Wong S1
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to Dylan by:
my cousin
This book is very amazing. It is very exiting. The mage Rhonin was sent by the counsel of elders to save the Dragonqueen from the clutches of Dragonmawclan.(All by himself!!!) This took place in 100B.C when it still had Dragons but the very last know female(able to breed) Dragon was known as the Dragonqueen! They hope it will breed another female dragon. the Dragonmaw clan kidnaping the dragonqueen not only escaping(holing the Dragonqueen) the elders but also the silverhand alliance! Rhonin, de...more
beklediğimden daha güzeldi, sonlara doğru ayrıntılar biraz sıkıcıydı ama büyücü rhonin ve elf veneessa'nın macerası çok hoştu. ejderhalar da işin içinde olunca 4 yıldızı hak etti :)
Really good story, not only for a game-book, but for a fiction at all. I think even if it wasn't up to WarCraft's story, it would be a great book and I would read it.
It is probably not a book that will set your world on fire, but I have really fond memories of it since I am such a geek for the lore surrounding the Warcraft universe.
Knaak set himself up to be one of the best Warcraft novelists with this book, though the main character often came off to be a bit of a Mary Sue.
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Richard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, Dragonrealm (his own creation), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written five non-series fantasy books.
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