ljstrain28's review against another edition
2.0
The writing style is not for me. I don't think I'll read the next one.
availle's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly good, if you like stories with weird plot twists. This is not a standard high-fantasy world novel, do not expect one of those.
jcooper221's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning was interesting, thrust into a medieval type world, but by the end it just ruined it for me. The plot was bad, ruined even more when you realize just what's going on behind everything.
duchessnikki's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it! Dragons with brains. They sounded so beautiful. There is so much crazy stuff packed into this book that I don't even know what to say about it. I really enjoy books packed full of random, so this was right up my alley. There is plenty of action and adventure as well. Time hops around a bit. Because this whole book takes place in some kind of pretend future time I wasn't always sure when things were happening. I needed it to say "four weeks later" or "twenty years ago". The dragons seem so cool. I want a TV series made by HBO and Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
jdewar's review against another edition
5.0
What a captivating book. Really had me engrossed. Loved the writing although the violence and gore was excessive in places. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
kammi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nini_f's review against another edition
4.0
At first I found the number of characters a little difficult to keep track of but as I kept reading I found I got more involved with each indivual story and was able to follow them all with no problem. I really enjoyed the way the different stories came together and helped to enhance the characters and the war between human and dragon. What I particularly enjoyed was the fact that there was no good or bad side just good or bad characters and this was a theme throughout the book I found this to be a well written and engaing story and I will definitely be reading the whole trilogy.
oleester's review against another edition
4.0
Maxey's Dragon Age Trilogy is my first taste of cross genre fiction, and having finished reading Dragonseed I'm left to admire the ingenuity of the author for his weave of multiple plots and characters in this science fiction-fantasy adventure. His crisp prose made for an easy reading and the plot is packed with action. And like most plot driven stories, the characters can go on without needing much rest. There's nothing ordinary about the story events here. Everything is possible, and the power of absolute control is explained through a technology called nanites (nano robots). Sometimes, the stories are a bit far fetched to my taste. But that's how science fiction goes. I'd also point out that the trilogy, or perhaps the author shows disdain over absolute power resting on ONE supreme being, presenting them as power hungry immortals with simplistic ideals. That's how he paints most of the gods (there are many gods here). Dragonseed is a clever formulaic fiction and I like it.
lordsith77's review
5.0
Wow!! What an amazing tale. I don't normally get into Science-Fiction, per say. I'm more of an Epic-Fantasy person. Dragons and magic, and that sort of thing. That's what drew me to this series; Dragon over-lords, and human slaves? Right up my alley. But then, as I was reading, and it started bringing in bits of "high-tech sci-fi", I was already into the story, and wanted to learn more. The Sci-Fi actually fit, and made the story even more interesting. It was sad, happy and cheerful at all the right times, needed.
I do feel the series should have been Bitterwood and Jandra, or something along those lines. They seemed to be the two main characters throughout the series. Lots of background characters, and sub-lead characters, but those were the two in the front. I actually think I was rooting for Jandra than Bitterwood.
Overall, a very well put together story, with characters that you actually feel for, and can root for. I'd definitely recommend it.
I do feel the series should have been Bitterwood and Jandra, or something along those lines. They seemed to be the two main characters throughout the series. Lots of background characters, and sub-lead characters, but those were the two in the front. I actually think I was rooting for Jandra than Bitterwood.
Overall, a very well put together story, with characters that you actually feel for, and can root for. I'd definitely recommend it.
wolverinefactor's review against another edition
4.0
Not really a fantasy fan. I enjoyed Wheel of Time and what little I've read of Game of Thrones.
This book surprisingly hooked me. It lacks some details that left me scratching my head. To me dragons would be the size of a house, not just slightly bigger than a man and it really took me a long time to wrap my head around the ideas.
Still, it was fast paced, had some clever twists to it and it ends in a manner where I don't feel obligated to read rest of the series which is always a plus.
This book surprisingly hooked me. It lacks some details that left me scratching my head. To me dragons would be the size of a house, not just slightly bigger than a man and it really took me a long time to wrap my head around the ideas.
Still, it was fast paced, had some clever twists to it and it ends in a manner where I don't feel obligated to read rest of the series which is always a plus.