- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Green Nebula Publishing (17 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0952288508
- ISBN-13: 978-0952288503
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 89,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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CN Gilmore, Reviewer; Interzone & Foundation
Hunt has no lack of pace, colour ... there's enough battle, murder and sudden death for everyone.
Locus magazine
For those who like really old-fashioned adventure, this is an intriguing start to a new series and an impressive first novel.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just finished reading For the Crown and the Dragon and I was pleasantly surprised by just how much Stephen Hunt has managed to inject new life into - let's face it - what can sometimes be a very clichéd genre. While sticking enough to the conventions of the sword and sorcery form, he's booted a unique steampunk'ish feel into his novel. The book reminds me a little of the energised style of China Miéville's Perdido Street Station or The Scar, although I see from the inside jacket that Hunt's work predates Perdido Street by seven years. I would have given this novel a resounding five stars, but I was a little annoyed that it leaves the reader hanging at the end. When's the concluding novel in the 'duology' coming out please?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I came upon 'For The Crown' by chance, but now I am very glad I read this novel. It enchants you right into the story, and keeps on going at a fast enough clip to encourage you to read on until late into the night; very compelling. I advise all fantasy fans to give this series a go.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Right at the start, this is a swashbuckling book. It is set up during the 18th century, with a strange parallel reality fantasy-land forming a background for the story.
This book got me interested because of the characters, a small military company of losers and lunatics. These guys are funny to follow around, struggling in a situation they want nothing to do with.
My only complaint is that I think it would have been more successful as a story if the actual journey started much sooner than it did.
I give it 5 stars because I was never bored reading it, indeed it makes for a very exciting, quick read. You won't be disapointed.
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Fun read from a talented new author
Surprised I haven't seem more shelf-space dedicated to this very talented author, because For The Crown and The Dragon is a real page-turning joy to burrow into. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2001
Fast and Bright
A bright little rip-roarer from Hunt. Stretching outside the normal fantasy formula genre, while piling on enough of the familiar quest elements to keep you anchored, I reckon this... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2001
A fine fantasy story
For The Crown and The Dragon opens with a lot of character information and world building squeezed into quite a short space (which makes the opening heavy going). Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2001
Fantasy with Pace
Hunt's ability to dance with words, his knack of seizing your attention and losing you in his fantasy world is as good as any other fantasy writer working today. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2001
I'd like more of this
I found For The Crown and The Dragon to be a very enjoyable novel, and believe me I've read quite a lot of books in the fantasy genre. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2001
Take it for what it is ... a well told story.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a rip-roaring adventure. I bought this a few years ago and have read it many times since. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2001
Solid Escapist Read
I just finished For The Crown and the Dragon and this is the first book I've read by Stephen Hunt. The style in which this book is written was one thing that captured my... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2001 by thesci-figuy
A fine addition to the sword and sorcery genre
Simply put: if you like flintlock fantasy and steampunk universes, then this novel is for you ... if this book was singer, it'd be Elvis. Well, at least Robbie Williams, perhaps.
Published on 8 Oct 2001
Buy It Now
Stephen Hunt proves himself as one of the leading fantasy fiction writers in the world today. For The Crown and the Dragon is enthralling, brilliant, and impossible to put down. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2001
A brilliant sword and sorcery reading experience
Hunt has been my favourite author since his short stories started appearing in the Rocket Library. This book is the best piece of fantasy I've had the pleasure of reading. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2001
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