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Dragons of a Fallen Sun (Dragonlance: The War of Souls #1)
by
Margaret Weis,
Tracy Hickman (Goodreads Author)
The people of Krynn have known war in past ages. Some are still alive who remember the triumph of good at the conclusion of the War of the Lance. Still more remember the devastation of the Chaos War, which ended the Fourth Age of the world.
But now a new war is about to begin, more terrible than any have known. This war is one for the very heart and soul of the world itself...more
But now a new war is about to begin, more terrible than any have known. This war is one for the very heart and soul of the world itself...more
Paperback, 627 pages
Published
January 1st 2001
by Wizards of the Coast
(first published January 1st 2000)
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The first big trilogy from Weiss and Hickmann since Legends. I have read it once and I think I have tried reading it a couple of times since but not really getting into it - not sure why because this time around, I really liked it.
A new player stands on the face of Krynn, Mina, a young girl, follower of the One God. Able to predict the future, heal the sick and look into the hearts of people around her, Mina soon gets a huge following of Knights of Neraka and mercenaries.
Meanwhile, Tas suddenly...more
A new player stands on the face of Krynn, Mina, a young girl, follower of the One God. Able to predict the future, heal the sick and look into the hearts of people around her, Mina soon gets a huge following of Knights of Neraka and mercenaries.
Meanwhile, Tas suddenly...more
I thought this was a great addition to the Dragonlance universe. I have the read the 8 previous novels and I read this one and I can't wait to read the next. Being part of another trilogy, this book ended on like 5 different cliffhangers.
Margaret Weis has a fantastic way of painting a scene. She is a very artistic writer. However, to share some of the laments of other fans, I have several qualms with this book. It is another time-traveling adventure....which in itself is not horrible but she has...more
Margaret Weis has a fantastic way of painting a scene. She is a very artistic writer. However, to share some of the laments of other fans, I have several qualms with this book. It is another time-traveling adventure....which in itself is not horrible but she has...more
It's been a long while since I've last touched a Dragonlance novel. After reading many other fantasy books during the interim, I finally can see why many readers desperately wanted the original authors of the Dragonlance novels to write the next trilogy of books and hopefully, beyond that as well. It's definitely not the case that I think the other fantasy authors are not good. It's just that every good author(s) should have a distinctive writing style to make their book unique and both Margaret...more
It wasn't a BAD book per say, it's just that the ending left me kind of embittered, and I thought there were a few characters that just absolutely destroyed the book for me (Mina.....)
As a disclaimer, I have always loved the combination of Weis and Hickman, but I couldn't really get behind this one.
Throughout the series, they just kept throwing character after character at the reader, introducing new story arcs, but not doing much with them, and I felt that the ending left quite a few loose str...more
As a disclaimer, I have always loved the combination of Weis and Hickman, but I couldn't really get behind this one.
Throughout the series, they just kept throwing character after character at the reader, introducing new story arcs, but not doing much with them, and I felt that the ending left quite a few loose str...more
The novel Dragons of a Fallen Sun by Tracy Hickman & Margaret Weis brings the craze of reading into full swing. One a character looking for love and inclusion becoming the antagonist rips the armor off a body cooked by lightning and straps it to her own naked body which is not norm for beautiful women. Gerard uth Mondar takes the spotlight as the protagonist and his superego displays the true amount of guilt that can be contained within a character. His guilt drives his honor, his lust, and...more
If I may be permitted to use the old chestnut –“It’s not you, it’s me.
With apologies to its legions of fans, this one made my brain hurt. I could not finish it. It may have been me and the time that I chose to start reading it, but I had a hard time keeping the characters straight.
This book was given to me by a friend. To be fair, it may be that I needed to read the books that came before it, but after reading the stiff language in this one, I’ll pass.
There was some questionable grammar and a f...more
With apologies to its legions of fans, this one made my brain hurt. I could not finish it. It may have been me and the time that I chose to start reading it, but I had a hard time keeping the characters straight.
This book was given to me by a friend. To be fair, it may be that I needed to read the books that came before it, but after reading the stiff language in this one, I’ll pass.
There was some questionable grammar and a f...more
I love the team of Margaret Weis and Tracey Hickman, but I hated the way they ended this trilogy. I kept waiting for Tasslehoff to go back and make everything right, and it never happened. I wanted to strangle Mina throughout the whole series. Rarely have I disliked a character in a book so much. Another issue I had, was the one couple in the book who it looked like would become a couple ended up not getting together, and the build up and all the sexual tension was wasted. Completely disappointi...more
I want to read sci-fi so i grabbed this during a mad dash past the library, it's probably more fantasy. i was reading vast tracts while i was some sort of invalid last week so got into the characters and the other world where the story was set. Some interesting fables about the futility of war, racial intolerance and caring for the environment, but i couldn't help thinking that there was some weird x-ian religious subtext going on. the characters with no belief in god failed in their endeavours...more
The gods have abandoned Krynn, the people on their own, struggling to find their own magic. Faith has begun to flounder and people hunger for something to believe in. Then, Mina, a young girl with close shaven red hair appears, professing the power of the "One God". A god who did not abandon Krynn and was here. From her a cult begins to spring, the power of this god flowing through her and causing her amber gaze to lock thousands in service to her. The forces of light seemed doomed as Mina and h...more
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This is the first of the trilogy "The War of Souls". A great epic with elves, gnomes, humans, ogres, and of course, dragons! Although the various societies are complex and varied, the authors manage to introduce them all. If you love tales of knights, magic, and time travel, you will enjoy this one. I especially loved the unique race of kenders. The kender Tasslehoff is crazy fun. I couldn't help being charmed and tickled by him. I guess I will have to go in search of volumes II and III now.:)
"OK, guys, let's take everything that everybody liked about the Dragonlance setting and get rid of it."
That's essentially what happened with the introduction of the Fifth Age. From what I hear, this same error was repeated in the Forgotten Realms setting nearly a decade later as D&D moved forward into its 4th edition rule set.
Although when I decided Dragonlance sucked now I just started reading Drizzt books, so you know... whatever. I have the young and dumb shelf for a reason.
That's essentially what happened with the introduction of the Fifth Age. From what I hear, this same error was repeated in the Forgotten Realms setting nearly a decade later as D&D moved forward into its 4th edition rule set.
Although when I decided Dragonlance sucked now I just started reading Drizzt books, so you know... whatever. I have the young and dumb shelf for a reason.
An otherwise good book, let down by poor editing.
The story of a young girl with miraculous powers and an almost messianic quality is refreshing in a fantasy novel, however I found a good deal of awkward sentences and improper editing in this book that it detracted from the story as a whole. The return of Tasslehoff Burrfoot is brilliant and is a character who adds a good deal of levity to a book that is otherwise rather dark and gloomy.
An okay read, but not a great one.
The story of a young girl with miraculous powers and an almost messianic quality is refreshing in a fantasy novel, however I found a good deal of awkward sentences and improper editing in this book that it detracted from the story as a whole. The return of Tasslehoff Burrfoot is brilliant and is a character who adds a good deal of levity to a book that is otherwise rather dark and gloomy.
An okay read, but not a great one.
The two previous Dragonlance trilogies by Weis and Hickmans are among the favorite books of my childhood. I was literally thrilled to discovered that a new trilogy was available, set in the same world, and featuring the same beloved characters. I expected a sequel of "the second generation". On the contrary a lot has changed, and the reader should first read the "dragons of a new era" trilogy to really enjoy and understand what's happening in this book.
As always with these series one get's sucked into the magic story plot, and the development of the characters. I just love to get lost in these realms and go on adventures, if you don't like such a thing yourself, this is not a series for you :D I started reading these kind of books at a very late age but think they are very suitable for younger readers. Some gore and battle scenes, but all in all a pretty good read. on to the next book in the "War of Souls" trilogy.
The book started off really slow, and I wasn't really happy that of all the characters they chose to bring back, they chose the most annoying. However, if you can make it to about the halfway point of the novel it starts to pick up. The character of Mina in this book is extremedy interesting, and you find yourself reading the rest of the chapters just so that you can get to the next chapter that has Mina in it. In all I wasn't that impressed until they presented the plot twist. The fact that I h...more
The first of the Dragonlance series that I read (unfortunately, because I knew so much when I went back to Chronicles). What a journey that started - thanks to this book I headed off into the world of fantasy novels.
Book 11, if I am counting correctly, in the main Dragonlance saga. Here, the world has been shattered by a second cataclysm and a new age has begun. Yet another round of new characters, mixed in with a delightful array of old, enter upon the scene, as does a new world order with new...more
Book 11, if I am counting correctly, in the main Dragonlance saga. Here, the world has been shattered by a second cataclysm and a new age has begun. Yet another round of new characters, mixed in with a delightful array of old, enter upon the scene, as does a new world order with new...more
What am I doing reading book 7 or so in a series? I don't know.
That's what I get for picking up a bunch of books at Borders before it went under.
Needless to say the book was still a better read then the Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind books I've been been reading. If you like those books, you'll probably like this series better. I would suggest you start at the beginning which is Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Bon Apetit.
That's what I get for picking up a bunch of books at Borders before it went under.
Needless to say the book was still a better read then the Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind books I've been been reading. If you like those books, you'll probably like this series better. I would suggest you start at the beginning which is Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Bon Apetit.
I love scifi books, this one kept me going. Starts out telling the tale of each different chacter and how they all come together in a weird turn of events. Some of the stories kind of go on a bit longer than they should though. Theres alot of decription and gives you alot of imagination. You can play out the story in your head like a movie. This book should have pictures to make that a little bit easier. lol. Takes a while to read if you have a life.
To be honest, I should of started at the beginning of the series to understand what was going on instead of reading this book to find out how it all ended. I was completely blown away with this book. I finished the book within a weekend. I couldn't put the book down. If you are a fan of fantasy, read this book. If you want to know what happens to Goldmoon and the gang, read this book.
A return from the authors of the original series much has changed in the world since Rastlin's effort to challenge the Dark Queen was resolved. I am looking forward to this series although I'm not a fan of the Mina character I do find it refreshing that Weiss & Hickman portray her as an everyman not a superhuman super soldier.
This starts off a bit slower than their other trilogies on Krynn, and for a while it seemed too obvious, too transparent. Later in the book more layers become obvious and it starts to gather some strength. By the end of the book it's punching hard, hitting on all cylinders.
Not as good as the earlier Dragonlance novels although that may be due to my own love of the original characters. Still quite good and still much better than the other Dragonlance novels not written by either Weis or Hickman.
I felt like this series trampled the books written by Jean Rabe. Weis & Hickman left the series for awhile and Rabe did a decent job with the Fifth Age. It was real disappointing that they didn't follow where she left off.
Another great start for another set of books for the Dragon Lance Saga from Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. This is set thirty years after the war with Chaos and the gods have left Krynn. But now a girl named Mina comes to the Dark Knights in Neraka the night of a huge storm and saves them in the name of the One God. Where does this One God come from? How did it get here in this godforsaken land? And what will happen next? These are all questions that you and the people of Krynn are asking as t...more
I'm not sure whether to give this a 4 or 5 star rating. Anyway, it's an exciting book with many different characters. Even with the jumping between characters every chapter or so, the pacing in the book remains exciting and builds up to a wonderful climax that leaves you wanting to jump right into the next book. It's a great revisiting of the world of Dragonlance.
I'd have to say that I was pleasantly surprised and liked this as much as any post-"Legends" book in the Dragonlance series.
On the one hand I was bugged by how many simultaneous, unconnected story lines were going on. But as the book moved on, I started to appreciate how they were starting to tie together.
Also liked how much of this is written from the p.o.v. of the "bad" guys as well as the depth of the characters. Most of the characters didn't seem to be these static archetypes of good and evi...more
On the one hand I was bugged by how many simultaneous, unconnected story lines were going on. But as the book moved on, I started to appreciate how they were starting to tie together.
Also liked how much of this is written from the p.o.v. of the "bad" guys as well as the depth of the characters. Most of the characters didn't seem to be these static archetypes of good and evi...more
I read the second book first and then realized it was part of a trilogy. I was hooked into the story of traveling companions fighting an evil goddess trying to take over the world.
I vacillate on my rating for Dragonlance books. On one hand, they aren't notably well-written or clever or "high-brow". (Although to be fair, the style has improved IMMENSELY since the first books!) On the other hand, I love them and find them vastly entertaining.
I'm a fan of all things living in or on the world of Krynn. So maybe I'm biased. I thought the three books of this trilogy were very engaging with good character development.
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Margaret Edith Weis is a fantasy novelist who, along with Tracy Hickman, is one of the original creators of the Dragonlance game world and has written numerous novels and short stories set in the world of Krynn. She graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia and now lives in southern Wisconsin in a converted barn. Most recently, she has completed the third novel in the Dragonvarld trilogy...more
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