The Dragons of Krynn (Dragonlance Dragons, Vol. 1)
The Dragons of Krynn (Dragonlance Dragons, Vol. 1)
The Dragons of Krynn
In this one-of-a-kind collection, you’ll find:
* An elite corps of bridge-building draconians.
* A solamni stalking a dangerous spectre.
* A minotaur captured by a dark wizard and put to a cruel and unusual test.
* Kender who pilfer magic, gully dwarves who cook a delicious rat sstew, and gnomes who invent whatchamacallits that wreak spectacular havoc.
* Plus, all manner and hue of dragons, good, evil, and just plain mischievous.
These exciting and other-worldy short stories are by authors of the Dragonlance saga, one of the world’s best-selling fantasy series. Authors include Nancy Varian Berberick, Jeff Grubb, Richard A. Knaak, Roger E. Moore, Douglas Niles, Nick O’Donohoe, Michael and Teri Williams, and Margaret Weis.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Great stories, Horrible Stories
Some of the stories were stupendous, but some of the other stories were just depressingly boring. If your a diehard dler and a dragonlover go for it other wise hold off.
3 Stars Collection of Dragon Stories
I found this collection of short stories and poems to be an enjoyable read. Just make sure you know that this is just edited by the Weis and Hickman, not written by them. If you want something to read during short breaks and not woryy about keeping up the with the continuity of a story. PPick up this book. Some of the stories are just great.
4 Stars A good collection of stories
This is my first Dragonlance book. Having read it, I’m happy to say that I will be buying other Dragonlance novels.
Most of the stories here are good, and a few (Night of the Falling Stars, Honor is All, The Final Touch, and especially The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company) are extremely enjoyable. In fact, I liked Kang & Slith so much, that I can’t wait to get my hands on other books that feature them.
4 Stars Getting to Know the Dragons
Here’s a collection of Dragon stories. Some very good, some just so-so. Interesting pieces include “The Final Touch”, “The Best”, “Kaz and the Dragon’s Children”, “Dragon Breath”, “The Middle of Nowhere.” “The First Dragonarmy Bridge…” introduces us to the pitiful draconian brigade whom one will meet in greater detail in “The Doom Brigade”. Some of the stories end abruptly (”Into the Light” is one) while I find “Honor…” a bit tiresome to read. The rest of the stories are worth reading. All in all, this is a good book to get acquainted with the most popular and most awesome creatures in Krynn - dragons.
4 Stars Very Good Collection of Stories
The Dragons of Krynn is a fantastic collection of short stories that focus on the many hued dragons of the world of Krynn. Most of the stories are entertaining short reads. This review will focus on two of the stories that stand out as the best of the collection.
Night of Falling Stars by Nancy Varian Berberick is an excellent story about a young man, Ryle, that is haunted by the death of his father. He blames himself for being afraid. In this tale, he has sworn an oath to himself to never allow fear to rule his heart again. His true enemy seems to be the fear he has of allowing his terror to cause the death of another. When a burly dwarf, Tarran, shows up to enlist the young swordsman to help him in a quest of vengeance against a dragon, Ryle’s resolve is tested.
This story is excellent and full of uncommon character development. Ryle is a complex person that has powerful issues to deal with. Tarran is also a great character with his own past. A reader will gain a sense of these two while they are treated to a rip-roaring, spine-tingling adventure. The end leaves one begging for more of Berberick’s work.
Another story deals with Richard A. Knaak’s famous minotaur, Kaz. Kaz and the Dragon’s Children is a tale written in Knaak’s normal, excellent style. Kaz is portrayed consistently with his sense of minotaur honor and bravery intact.
This tale deals with the ancient past and quiet possibly the first attempt by a mage to dabble in draconian making. Kaz must pretend to be a servant of the Dark Queen while he tries to figure out a way to free a large silver dragon and liberate her eggs from a powerful dark mage.
The story reminds one of Robert E. Howard’s works and the barbarian exploits of Conan. Kaz is the warrior fearful of magic, to proud to show it, and forced by his own nobility to make an impossible situation right again. The story resolves in a very unique way and is full of great fight scenes. Of course, it is always nice to see Kaz in action again. Knaak does a superb job.
All in all, this collection of short stories makes for many hours of excellent reading. The authors cover many topics from a draconian bridge building team to a Kender that is magically transformed into a dragon. It is a fun book that deals with both lighthearted and serious issues. As editors, Weis and Hickman have assembled delightful collection of short stories that will keep any fan of Dragonlance turning pages until the end.
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