- Mass Market Paperback: 313 pages
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; First Printing edition (1 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786913452
- ISBN-13: 978-0786913459
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 981,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As the Chaos War rages across the surface of Ansalan, the minotaur pirates of the Blood Sea face a terrible choice and the world around them seems to crumble.'
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Even though he was barely conscious, Aryx could not help but think how aptly named the Blood Sea was at this moment. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Richard Knaak again comes to examine the goings-on in the minotaur empire with this latest novel. Set during the Summer of Chaos, it focusses on the minotaurs' attempts to repel the forces of Chaos. Seen through the eyes of Aryximaraki de-Orilg (descendent of Kaziganthi de-Orilg), the story carries with it a sense of grand happenings as Sargonnas and Kiri-Jolith themselves take interest in him. There's a strong feeling of the hopelessness with regards to the battle against the father of the gods, and the minotaurs seem fairly helpless against Chaos' hordes.
There were a few surprises in the plot which made it well worth reading through to the very satisfying ending. The typical Dragonlance sense of tragedy was preserved with the hardships Aryx had to endure, giving him a depth lacking in many other characters in the series (no mention of the first Fifth Age novels here...)
Complaints? It might just have been me, but there was too much fighting. The battles against the servants of Chaos seemed to go on forever, one blurring into the next. The fights were slightly more gory than normal in a Dragonlance book, but I suppose that only further emphasized the despair.
All in all, it's well worth picking up, and would make a worthy addition to any Dragonlance fan's bookshelf.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Knaak writes another great one!
4 Aug 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Knaak has always been one of my favorite Dragonlance authors ever since I read the Legend of Huma. His latest tale of the minotaurs does not feature Kaz but his descendent Aryx. Aryx is an impressive character, but instead of developing, he constantly acted as the reluctant hero. This was a little annoying. Also there are a few parts that really drag. But what I liked was that Knaak unlike other authors in the series, he gives us new creatures. The crustacean creatures are very cool and interesting. I was glad when I found out it wasn't just going to be another book where the heroes would fight fire dragons and shadow wraiths(That was getting boring after four books of it). Other authors should learn from Knaak's creativity. Instead of sticking to the same formula, Dragonlance authors should expand their imagination in the world of Krynn. Knaak is truly one of the best, keep um comming Richard.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Dragonlance "Saving Private Ryan"
16 Sep 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Richard Knaak is a great storyteller. He knows how to keep the reader glued to the story and Reavers of the Blood Sea is a great example.
The characters are well fleshed out, and you can really understand why they feel the way they do when peculiar events take place.
The hero of the story, Aryx, is happy being a hired hand on a minotaur ship when he suddenly finds himself wrapped up with dark knights, Gods, war, political unrest, ominous horrors, and the possible destruction of his planet. What's a minotaur to do?
This book is not for the faint of heart. Unlike other Dragonlance novels, the battle scenes here are numerous and as graphic as they can get. I was reminded of Saving Private Ryan, but this book goes even further.
The portrayal of Sargonnas alone makes this book a worthy read. This is a good book, with a thrilling climax. Brace yourself for battle, and top notch adventure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
One of the best dragonlance books I've read
16 Jan 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I first saw this book I thought it wasn't going to be that good but there wasn't a moment when I thought it was boring. I couldn't put it down and I almost read the entire book straight. If you're looking for a good dragonlance book then this is definetly it.
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