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Legends of the Dragonrealm (Legends of the Dragonrealm #1)
by
Richard A. Knaak (Goodreads Author)
An omnibus of the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak’s epic fantasy series Dragonrealm—collected for the first time in one incredible volume.
In addition to writing one of the bestselling Warcraft novels of all time, Day of the Dragon, Richard A. Knaak is the author of the legendary fantasy series Dragonrealm. Now available for the firs...more
In addition to writing one of the bestselling Warcraft novels of all time, Day of the Dragon, Richard A. Knaak is the author of the legendary fantasy series Dragonrealm. Now available for the firs...more
Paperback, 704 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Gallery Books
(first published 2009)
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I'd forgotten about this book...or maybe for the sake of my sanity, my subconscious repressed the memories I got from reading the thing. Either way...
This is one of the stupidest, most pathetic, and honestly most disgusting books I've ever read. I hate to say that, because I'm sure the author worked long and hard on it and a lot of people love it, but eeeww.
Let me begin. I'm going to rant almost exclusively about the first third of this book, since it's three books in one. There's enough materia...more
This is one of the stupidest, most pathetic, and honestly most disgusting books I've ever read. I hate to say that, because I'm sure the author worked long and hard on it and a lot of people love it, but eeeww.
Let me begin. I'm going to rant almost exclusively about the first third of this book, since it's three books in one. There's enough materia...more
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Legends of the Dragonrealm:Shade
This book chronicles a period in the life of Shade, a Vraad semi-immortal spellcaster. Shade is a case study of fantasy schizophrenia, he can not decide if he is good or evil.
The cast of characters and their colorful natures provides a rich setting for this tale. I enjoyed the Bedlam family although they were aptly named. Dysfunctional doesn’t begin to describe this well intentioned group of spellcasters.
The plot was complicated and involved and the action was n...more
Okay, now I love a good epic fantasy, and the storylines behind these novels seemed interesting, so I was excited to read them. Unfortunately they simply weren't engaging. There were moments when I would start to be drawn in, only to lose the momentum again. I simply couldn't get lost in them, which is what a good novel should do.
I also didn't feel any particular fondness for any of the characters. I'm not saying the characters weren't likeable, I just don't think they were developed slowly and...more
I also didn't feel any particular fondness for any of the characters. I'm not saying the characters weren't likeable, I just don't think they were developed slowly and...more
Now anyone who has spoken to me longer than 5mins has heard the words "dragon","magic" ,& "wizard" erupt form my mouth.
I love the magic
After all the long and arduous theories/long european tomes /quantum physics rubbish that makes me cry...
I JUST WANT SOME FIREBALLS THROWN AT TROLLS !!!!
Being immersed into a already well crafted world where the only thing I have to do is let my mind paint whatever the words say.
All the Elves, Dwarves, Mages, Dragons (especially the Dragons), and completely...more
I love the magic
After all the long and arduous theories/long european tomes /quantum physics rubbish that makes me cry...
I JUST WANT SOME FIREBALLS THROWN AT TROLLS !!!!
Being immersed into a already well crafted world where the only thing I have to do is let my mind paint whatever the words say.
All the Elves, Dwarves, Mages, Dragons (especially the Dragons), and completely...more
At 50, I thought that my interest in swords and sorcery had all but dissapeared, the last one I read was, I believe in 1978. This edition comprised of the first 3 novels in the author's Dragonrealm series drew me in, practically from the first page. The author jumps right into the story as though it was the middle chapter of the book, counting on the reader to connect the dots himself until the backstory is filled in. I would heartily recommend this series to any who enjoy the genre. I have alre...more
Somewhat weak writing in places and some annoying cliches such as "he was...but he wasn't..there wasndarkness ..but still oddly light" etc..type of things. Overall great word imagery, and interesting characters. Wolfhelm seems to be his strongest book in this one. Character development is very good here and the action is paced with good world development and backstory. The whole book is well written and enjoyable. Action picks up within the first few chapters of book one and diesnt really slow d...more
Awesome book! I loved the connections between the characters, and the third in this collective trilogy was my favorite. The Gryphon is a huge surprise, and it was entertaining figuring out he's my favorite character. The world building was pretty good, and I loved different elements each dragon represented. Especially the Crystal Dragon. Read this!
This trilogy is about a young warlock who is being hunted down by dragon lords. They are the ones who rule the land with absolute control.
In book three it is about the Gryphon who rules Penacles that was once lead by one of the dragon lords. He is trying to find who and what he is, and where he came from.
This is really the first three books Knaak wrote in his series, all under one cover.
I enjoyed reading the first two, Firedrake and Ice Dragon, and I read other stuff between each so I wouldn't burn out on it. Still, by the time I got to Wolfhelm, it wasn't working for me any more.
The first two stories had the same central figure, Cabe Bedlam, a great wizard. The last one had the Gryphon as the central character, making the whole thing even more fantasy-ish.
I think separately, Firedrake and Ice D...more
I enjoyed reading the first two, Firedrake and Ice Dragon, and I read other stuff between each so I wouldn't burn out on it. Still, by the time I got to Wolfhelm, it wasn't working for me any more.
The first two stories had the same central figure, Cabe Bedlam, a great wizard. The last one had the Gryphon as the central character, making the whole thing even more fantasy-ish.
I think separately, Firedrake and Ice D...more
3 in 1 omnibus.
Firedrake and Ice Dragon, the first two stories follow a main character Cabe Bedlam. The third story follows the story of the Gryphon from the previous 2 stories. It's a somewhat disjointed read, but I get the feeling the omnibus is more pulling the author's books together, then having a real flow to it.
However, it was one of those books that, for me, was a really good read, but I couldn't stick it to finish it in one setting. It took me almost a week and a half, and for me, tha...more
Firedrake and Ice Dragon, the first two stories follow a main character Cabe Bedlam. The third story follows the story of the Gryphon from the previous 2 stories. It's a somewhat disjointed read, but I get the feeling the omnibus is more pulling the author's books together, then having a real flow to it.
However, it was one of those books that, for me, was a really good read, but I couldn't stick it to finish it in one setting. It took me almost a week and a half, and for me, tha...more
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although the writing was not the most engaging and the storyline and character development seemed rushed, it was a really fun read.
A good read, nothing spectacular but good.
The three books were related, but I never felt like he let them really develop ... things felt rushed at times.
I pretty much feel obliged to read the next volume of these stories since I already bought it.
The three books were related, but I never felt like he let them really develop ... things felt rushed at times.
I pretty much feel obliged to read the next volume of these stories since I already bought it.
I bought this because my original copies of the first three books were either torn up or stolen. It took me nearly a year and a half to finish it. I love the first two books, Firedrake and Ice Dragon, I've read them many times.
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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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