Questions About The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1)

by Tad Williams (Goodreads Author)

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Disregarding the length/language level, would this series be suitable for young adults? Especially in regards to overtly sexual themes/scenes

Katie This series is definitely suitable. I read this around the series around the age of 15. I'm currently doing a re-read.…moreThis series is definitely suitable. I read this around the series around the age of 15. I'm currently doing a re-read.(less)

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Is this book actually any good? I've heard of cats being left in jackets and handcuffs on a stumped arm... I'm torn between a good fantasy series and mysterious inconsistencies. I'd rather not waste time poor oversights and useless prattle.

Lee The book is big, i mean really big. You could kill a cat if you dropped it on it. I am reading this at the moment, and thankfully, Mr. Williams has cu…moreThe book is big, i mean really big. You could kill a cat if you dropped it on it. I am reading this at the moment, and thankfully, Mr. Williams has cut the book up into 3 sections. The First called "Simon Mooncalf" i have just finished, so i'm having a breather before diving back in to part 2 "Simon Pilgrim". I remember the cat bit. Apparantly, Simon put a cat in his tunic and the author never described how the cat's future turned out. I think you can reasonably deduce that Simon let the cat go between chapters, but its become a big debate on forums. All i can say is, i'm enjoying thoroughly enjoying it. I only picked it up as i reaslised i'd never read a fantasy novel (I don't count Harry Potter) and I didn't want to start with the obvious (Lord of the Rings) so i came to this as a loved the cover. (less)

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Anyone else have a hard time getting through this book? I am on chapter 12 and it is so slooooow going for me still. I'm about ready to start listening to a different book. :(

Danny Smith I almost gave up about that time, but it got way better. Yes the writing is overly descriptive but it does help with world building later in the book.…moreI almost gave up about that time, but it got way better. Yes the writing is overly descriptive but it does help with world building later in the book. I am looking forward to the next book. (less)

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Who owns the information on this page? Who can edit? The blurb is utterly horrifying. I was going to type up the text from the inside of the hardcover here, but it didn't fit...

Hallie Any GR librarian can edit the details. If you can find me the blurb from the hardcover online somewhere I'd be happy to do it - Amazon has the same as…moreAny GR librarian can edit the details. If you can find me the blurb from the hardcover online somewhere I'd be happy to do it - Amazon has the same as here. Unless the one on Audible.co.uk - minus the bit about its being available on audio - is good? (Not sure if tags work in answers or I'd link for you.)(less)

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Is this book good? Like, is it ACTUALLY good? Also, what age group is this suitable for?

Kostas Well, Williams is not a fast paced author. He takes a great time to develop the world and the characters, but other than that, yeah, the series is pre…moreWell, Williams is not a fast paced author. He takes a great time to develop the world and the characters, but other than that, yeah, the series is pretty good overall; especially for the era it was published.(less)

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