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- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1439572410
- ISBN-13: 978-1439572412
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was one of the first fantasy books I read, in fact it is one of the books that really turned me on to reading.
The writing style is easy, especially when compared to the likes of Tolkien, making it very accessible. It could almost be a teen fantasy novel, if released today it may well be. think later harry potters only less hokey.
It has stood the test of time well, but i suppose fantasy usually does. A wonderful, magical fantasy saga begins here.
The writing style is easy, especially when compared to the likes of Tolkien, making it very accessible. It could almost be a teen fantasy novel, if released today it may well be. think later harry potters only less hokey.
It has stood the test of time well, but i suppose fantasy usually does. A wonderful, magical fantasy saga begins here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Like many of the other reviewers, I first read 'Dragons of Autumn Twilight' when I was in my teens; I don't remember how I came across the book (it certainly wasn't really my sort of thing at the time, as I was more GI Joe) but I vividly recall being spellbound by the wonderful story and realistic characters, so much so, that twenty years on I've still got my original battered old paperwork published in 1986.
Okay, the book (as you would expect from a series called DragonLance) is about Wizards and Elves, dwarves and warriors, dragons and wizards, but honestly this isn't a book for geeks and dweebs; this is a story for the ages, a story of friendship, love and adventure. The characters, providing you are open enough to get past the 'fantasty' descriptions, are realistic - as example, there's Tanis (mixed raced and struggling with his identity), Sturm (disillusioned with modern life, carrying old fashioned values that are no longer understood) and Raistlin (great mental strength, but judged on his crippled body) amoung others. There are touches and nods to Tolkin's LOTRs but, dare I say, DragonLance is better.... shhh!
The story centers on the a group of warriors/ friends who are tasked with ensuring safe transit of a mystical staff, while being dogged by the evidence of the start of war. The first half of the book is a ripping yarn, written with a deft hand that makes it hard to put the book down. It does a little slow in the last third by provides a gripping conclusion (which forces reading of the next Chronicals installment 'Dragons of Winter Night').
There is so much in the writing that makes the text, stories and characters vivid in your imagination. Also there is elements of morality and of having to live with decisions made; lots of content that can be applied to life in general, and to ourselves. The story is as enjoyable and relative to someone in their 30's (as I am) as to the teenager I once was.
If books like this were included on curriculum reading lists, rather than the muddled and 'fuddy' classics that are pushed, then I strongly believe that teenagers (perhaps especially boys) would have more interest in books and reading and storytelling. However, that said, please do not assume that I'm discouraging any adult reader to give DragonLance a go, because you will also not be disappointed.
I cannot rate highly enough and am thankfully that a random reminder encouraged me to re-visit this simply terrific book and re-live the adventures of DragonLance.
Okay, the book (as you would expect from a series called DragonLance) is about Wizards and Elves, dwarves and warriors, dragons and wizards, but honestly this isn't a book for geeks and dweebs; this is a story for the ages, a story of friendship, love and adventure. The characters, providing you are open enough to get past the 'fantasty' descriptions, are realistic - as example, there's Tanis (mixed raced and struggling with his identity), Sturm (disillusioned with modern life, carrying old fashioned values that are no longer understood) and Raistlin (great mental strength, but judged on his crippled body) amoung others. There are touches and nods to Tolkin's LOTRs but, dare I say, DragonLance is better.... shhh!
The story centers on the a group of warriors/ friends who are tasked with ensuring safe transit of a mystical staff, while being dogged by the evidence of the start of war. The first half of the book is a ripping yarn, written with a deft hand that makes it hard to put the book down. It does a little slow in the last third by provides a gripping conclusion (which forces reading of the next Chronicals installment 'Dragons of Winter Night').
There is so much in the writing that makes the text, stories and characters vivid in your imagination. Also there is elements of morality and of having to live with decisions made; lots of content that can be applied to life in general, and to ourselves. The story is as enjoyable and relative to someone in their 30's (as I am) as to the teenager I once was.
If books like this were included on curriculum reading lists, rather than the muddled and 'fuddy' classics that are pushed, then I strongly believe that teenagers (perhaps especially boys) would have more interest in books and reading and storytelling. However, that said, please do not assume that I'm discouraging any adult reader to give DragonLance a go, because you will also not be disappointed.
I cannot rate highly enough and am thankfully that a random reminder encouraged me to re-visit this simply terrific book and re-live the adventures of DragonLance.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read this book about once every two years, and every time I feel like I'm visiting old friends. I have a deep emotional attachment to the characters in this book - no other books have come close to achieving that for me. I also think that Weis and Hickman came up with a fascinating concept of good and evil in their fantasy world. I wrote a term paper in high school about how the dynamics of good and evil on Krynn relate to the justification of the existence of evil in Christian theology. Altogether, the book is entertaining, emotionally driven, and thought-provoking.
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The building blocks of fantasy.
Well God knows there are enough people now marketing their own Fantasy attempts, it's easier than ever with e-books. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. A. I. Harrison
The beginning
This book, along with the chronicles trilogy, was the one that invited me to fantasy book reading.
It's very easy to read and, in my opinion, the kind of fantasy book... Read more
It's very easy to read and, in my opinion, the kind of fantasy book... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Joao Marques
THE Dragonlance trilogy
I'm literally enchanted by this story and their characters, I've always held a special place in my heart for these books and for the world of Krynn.
Published 19 months ago by M. Massaroni
Not just a write up of a D&D campaign, but a write up of a mediocre...
Well, I read it.
Now I'm no literary snob. Hell, I like both Lord of the Rings and The Da Vinci Code. Read more
Now I'm no literary snob. Hell, I like both Lord of the Rings and The Da Vinci Code. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mark Poles
ok
I got discouraged about halfway through the book because the dragons were painted as evil but I persisted and glad that I did in the end because the book turned out to be not too... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Cherry
Fast & Fresh
I love the system. I orderder the book a couple of days ago for an AMAZING price and here it is, as good as mentioned in the review and for just a couple of EUR. Great system. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Leon Lopez Cuervo
Still a great book after 25 years
even though it is ultimately based on a Dungeons and Dragons module and at points this is blatantly clear. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Halo572
Brilliant series, read it now!
Autumn Twlight is the first book in the first main trilogy, the Chronicles. Its about a band of heroes from different backgrounds and races battling an evil foe intent on taking... Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by grr
A blast from the past
Too many years ago for my mental comfort I used to play Dragonlance. At the time I read the Dragonlance Chronicles and I recently decided to go back and pay a visit. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2007 by Wyvernfriend
A pale imitation of a great master
I bought this book on the basis of the many reviews and the 5 stars. I only bought this book of the trilogy as i remembered trying to read it many moons ago and failed. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2007 by Laura Phillipson
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