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Brothers in Arms (Dragonlance: Raistlin Chronicles #2)
In a sequel to the popular "The Soulforge, " Raistlin and Caramon join a mercenary army. The army's first assignment is to capture a city that holds a secret known only to Lord Ariakas, commander of the newly formed dragonarmies.
Paperback, 480 pages
Published
August 1st 1999
by Wizards of the Coast
(first published 1999)
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Two stars seems harsh - but compared to the other Dragonlance books, this one really dropped the ball. Yes, I liked it, I guess. I was kinda bored. I just re-read the Chronicles Triology, and they blew my mind. Then I re-read the Legends Trilogy and discovered new twists and understanding and emotions, and it was great. But The Soulforge and Brothers in Arms are let downs compared to the original six. I mean, the War of Lance is a world wide war, with lots of twists. Both of these books are just...more
This rating may seem a little harsh, but it's mainly in comparison to the other Dragonlance books I've read - which I have really enjoyed - and also because I feel like this book failed to live up to both my own expectations and its own potential.
I expected a series of adventures with Caramon and Raistlin, wherein we would cover the five years between Raistlin's test and the meeting of the companions at the beginning of the Chronicles series. Instead, we get only the beginning of their adventure...more
I expected a series of adventures with Caramon and Raistlin, wherein we would cover the five years between Raistlin's test and the meeting of the companions at the beginning of the Chronicles series. Instead, we get only the beginning of their adventure...more
Truly the tragedy of two brothers could not be more epitomized by any other novel more than this one. Raistlin is, for lack of better terminology, a badass who doesn't care about anyone but himself and accomplishes all his goals while his brother Caramon turns into one fighting for the good of everything bearing the griefs brought on by his brother. Raistlin ultimately doesn't shame the bond of brotherhood but for the longest time you are smiling while he does appalling act after act. You grin a...more
The second book of The Raistlin Chronicles in the Dragonlance realm. This book is about the first real adventure of Raistlin and Caramon after Raistlin took the test. This book also devotes a good amount to Kitiara, their half-sister. This is a must read if you are a dragonlance fan. I liked how the authors portrayed the characters development before the original books. The reader gets a deeper insight how Raistlin develops and his growth in power of magic. I really enjoyed Kitiara's story in th...more
As a continuation of Soulforge, Brothers in Arms is only slightly disappointing: the changed dynamic between the twins following Raistlin's test in the tower of high sorcery is an important part of the Dragonlance mythos, and here it at times falls apart. The addition of a half kender character that isn't too reminiscent of the famous Tasslehoff Burrfoot works fairly well, and the lives of the twins as well as their absent sibling Kitiara are nicely interwoven. Those unfamiliar with the Dragonla...more
What a great duo! Of all the Companions, these two have the deepest history and the most weight. I continuously go back and forth between chastising Raistlin for his treatment of his brother and commending Caramon for putting up with it. But when it comes down to it, no to are better together in a fight.
This book continues with the story of the twins, and introduces their half-sister Kitiara. We really get into the heads of the characters we love and watch as they travel the path to become the powerful twisted people we need them to be for the sake of Dragonlance.
I enjoyed this book more than I did the first one. It had less Raistlin and his extremely annoying attitude. This book featured more of the other main characters we meet in the first book. I enjoyed seeing Kitiara more and learning about what she was going through. This book has a very strong cast and I enjoy reading about all of them. I will read the other books in the series, but I really hope they don't feature Raistlin as much.
Better than the last one, but I still didn't like the way that they seemed to have some crappy characturization of themselves. Plus the thing with the moon should really have been revisited in other books, or not brought up at all for that matter.
Very satisfied with the story of Raistlin, and was glad to see his brother Caramon put into the main part of this story as well, the ending was wonderful and I'm satisfied with where it left off.
After taking the test at the Tower of High Sorcery, Raistlin and Caramon set out to Langtree to become mercenaries. Caramon is trained as a warrior, and Raistlin is trained as a battle mage by a brown robed wizard Horkin. when their training is complete the army is given marching orders to go to the city of Hope's End to quell a rebellion. Meanwhile Kitiara is in Sanction, rising through the ranks of the dragon army.
I enjoyed this book more that its predecessor. This book portrays Raistlin in a more empathetic light, as a young mage getting some early, real-life experience as a would-be mercenary battle mage. He's nowhere near as obnoxious as portrayed in the previous book.
One of the worst of the series. I couldn't believe it was written by the same authors... I know they're not great, generally, but this was sub par even for them.
I like the original chronicles better, but this is a good read if you are a fan of Raistlin as I am.
This book was a little slower than the others but still enjoyable. This book is where you get to see Raist and Caramon fight together in their first battle and when the dragons start really coming out to play.
Brothers in Arms (Dragonlance: Raistlin Chronicles, Book 2) by Margaret Weis (1999)
The nuances of the relationship between the brothers was heartbreaking.
a clear case when the 'bad guy' turned out more interesting than the good guys!
You cannot lose if you read anything containing this Raistlin fellow!
LOVE THIS ENTIRE SERIES! AMAZING!
Good story, a little slow at times.
keeps the first book tempo going, nice.
(Italian translation)
A deeper look into my favorite character, Raistlin Majere, after taking the Test in the Tower of High Sorcery at Wayreth. This is an excellent book that shows how Raistlin came to find out some of the secrets that his Staff of Magius held and how Caramon progressed from a farm hand to a mercenary soldier. This book details the twins joining the mercenary army of the Mad Baron, Baron Ivor of Langtree. An excellent read if you are looking to find out more about the twins and their half sister, Kit...more
Not Margaret Weis' finest work on the twins. The book suffers from an overabundance of knowledge about the future - and the strange need to show it off. It's enjoyable reading purely because the characters are old friends (if one grew up on the other Dragonlance novels), but their characterisation occasionally strains belief. Caramon couldn't possibly be this stupid and still be alive to be the simple -- but not a dumb-ass -- man we came to appreciate in Chronicles.
This was a nice addition to Raistlin's Saga. Unfortunally there were only two books in it because I could figure Margaret Weis writing more adventures about Caramon and Raistlin.
In this book we learn more of how Raistlin turn to be a warmage. How he fought in the mercenary company and such. Unfortunally being written after the Dragonlance chronicles the writers (Don Perrin and Weis) were tied up a little bit.
Nevertheless... Excelent.
In this book we learn more of how Raistlin turn to be a warmage. How he fought in the mercenary company and such. Unfortunally being written after the Dragonlance chronicles the writers (Don Perrin and Weis) were tied up a little bit.
Nevertheless... Excelent.
I'm confused here...wasn't this series supposed to be about Raistlin and Caramon? Why is there a large portion of it devoted to their sister? This book was a big dissapointment for me, especially since I enjoyed The Soulforge so much. Ms. Weis writes better on her own than she does with Perrin. Honestly, I'd rather see the series left hanging if they're going to keep following Kitiara, rather than the twins.
One of my absolute favourite in the Dragonlance series. Just can't get enough of Raistlin, and his early days of compassion and self-inflicted turmoil are so interesting. Also learning of how Kitiara grew into her character shown in later books is amazing... I wish there were a third book in this series, and one more tail of Raistlin and Caramon's adventures in Baron Langtree's mercenary army.
I'd say I recommended this for Majere completists, but honestly nothing significant happens that we haven't already learned about in previous installments. Sure there are more details here but they are mainly lard. Why bother throwing in some new, half-developed characters and other filler elements? Probably just because the authors new it would sell and make them an easy buck.
Loved it.
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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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“And he enjoyed listening to Caramon's gossip. Raistlin enjoyed proving to his own satisfaction that his fellow mortals were fools and idiots, while Caramon took immense pleasure in bringing a smile - albeit a sardonic smile - to his twin's lips.”
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