- Mass Market Paperback: 316 pages
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; later printing edition (1 Mar 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 078690108X
- ISBN-13: 978-0786901081
- Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 10.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 58,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The legendary exploits of the Knights of Solamnia are revealed in a tale that describes the history of Krynn and the War of the Lance, as a novice Knight of the Crown learns how to follow the path of loyalty.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
What can I say? This book stinks. The story revolves around a character named Pirvan. It starts of elegantly in a middle of his knighting ceremony. One would obviously think with this in mind and with the title, the story is about Knights. But no! It is in fact a story about a grown man who has adolescence urges every time he sees a woman and seemingly cannot control himself. Why does the author feel the need to have the character strip down to his loincloth and gloves to save the day every few chapters?!? The only reason I gave it a one star was because the author kicked in a dragon or two, which I found was very well handled. I would insist that the author leave his attempts at writing about people, and change to dragons. The plot of how a thief became a knight had a lot of potential, this book does not reach it. If you looking for a good book, look elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I like reading about knights and the knighthood. Their code and measure, built upon virtues like "honor", "bravery", "chivalry" and others in that vein appeals to me. We have too little of it in our world. Then to read about an immoral, dishonest person... -A kind of anti-hero- ...is not uplifting at all. I was very disappointed about this book, and I think the title holds a promise of glory that were not by any means fulfilled. It is also written in a complicated language. That could be me, but I've rarely had more problems with following the plot in a book. Maybe it's because I didn't become interested. To be honest, the book has its merits. But they are too few, and not a big part of the story. Like the first review pointed out: It's not worth it. Read "The Warriors, part 2: Maquesta Khar-Thon" instead. Now, THERE's a good book!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is just a bad book!
26 Mar 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Beware of this book, it truly stinks. Many people said it was good, but don't be fooled. Roland Green obviously doesn't know how to write a Dragonlance novel. The characters are unimaginative and boring. And the story just drags on and on. Pirvan is a terrible character. Save your money and buy something by Douglas Niles or Richard A Knaak, real Dragonlance writers who I definitely recommend!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A little misleading, but not bad.
20 July 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is really a very good story, despite what many others on this website have posted. Although it starts out a little slowly it gains strength with each chapter. It may be a little confusing for avid Dragonlance fans who will be expecting a book about the Knights of Solamnia and big red dragons, when in reality it explores a world yet untouched by the authors of this saga. That in turn may play a part in the unfamiliarity in which practiced readers will find them, thieves and Istarian nobility are not a subject explored in detail in many other Dragonlance tales. I won't go into detail about the book itself except to say that it is in the end a love story, but not the passionate love we tend to find among our fantasy characters. Strangely enough the thief who comprises half of the lovers duo is an extremely honorable man, who even after stealing some very valuable jewels is compelled by his conscience to return them. The adventure continues over the high seas and into the jungles and even involves a pair of dragons. Standing alone it could be a great read, however the final chapters of the book seem cut from the pages of some other novel, they just don't fit. They do connect the inside of the book with the cover art and the title but it is much too little too late. What is supposed to be a surprise ending is easily recognized by even the most passive reader. Ultimately if you like this sort of book you will enjoy this one, but for those who need a little more I would say look elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Good for what it is
5 Dec 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was a good tale of an honorable ex-thief named Pirvan. It was a good story about how Pirvan gained the honor of being a Knight. Only weakness is Haimya. She didn't truly serve a purpose.
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