jebersviller's review against another edition
2.0
A blend of viking lore and fantasy mysticism, Bones falls short of thrilling. In a theme familiar to Weis fans there is a war in heaven and the gods are using their human worshipers to fight a proxy war for them. The characters slip from likeable to dispised and back. Plot elements are tired and dialogue is poor.
davidlz1's review against another edition
2.0
I did not like this book as much as their Dragonlance series, but I cannot say that is due to when I read that series compared to the now. I find their prose to be simplistic and choppy. However, their plot is interesting. Character development is mediocre. The mystery and intrigue is good. The use of expletives is not very effective. It seems like they are thrown in their to make this book 'cool' for older teenagers. I will try the next novel in this series and hope that the plot thickens and takes over the rest of the experience.
katrinahaines's review
This book reads like it was written in the 1980s or 90s. I was genuinely shocked when I saw it was written in 2009.
It is set in fantasy viking lands, but the entire book is based on garishly outdated portrayals of Nordic and Viking cultures that I almost dnf'ed in the first chapter of 2.
The main character is utterly infuriating. I think?? he's supposed to be a likable hero, but he's so not.
If you want something that is fantasy vikings, but actually good, read John Gwynne's Shadow of the Gods books. They're much, much better.
It is set in fantasy viking lands, but the entire book is based on garishly outdated portrayals of Nordic and Viking cultures that I almost dnf'ed in the first chapter of 2.
The main character is utterly infuriating. I think?? he's supposed to be a likable hero, but he's so not.
Spoiler
and, though I refuse to read any of the other books, I'm sure he ends up with the woman he "loves" (who vitriolically and firmly does not romantically love him back), and that infuriates me moreSpoiler
If you want something that is fantasy vikings, but actually good, read John Gwynne's Shadow of the Gods books. They're much, much better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
Spoiler
Skylan does sexually assault Aylaen about halfway-ish through the book. They are interrupted before he rapes her, but it is blatant sexual assaultSpoiler
jokapy's review against another edition
4.0
Tämä kirja oli mielenkiintoinen. Se kertoo Skylanista, joka on jumalien suosiossa ainakin omasta mielestään ja saa aina kaiken halamansa. Siksi hän on myös hiukan ylimielinen ja itserakas. Kun Vindrasien päällikiden päällikkö Horg antaa heimon pyhän esineen, Vektanin käädyn, vihollisilleen jäteille, Skylan haastaa Horgin. Samaan aikaan jättien jumalat haastavat Vindrasien jumalat ja jättien ja Vindrasien välille syttyy sota.
Aluksi Skylan oli minusta tosi ärsyttävä tyyppi, mutta samalla tuli heti selväksi, että tämän sarjan aikana Skylanista kasvaisi oikea sankari. Ei siis mitään uutta. Tarina kuitenkin ahmaisi pikku hiljaa mukaansa. Varsinkin Skylanin ja hänen ystäviensä Garnin ja Aylaenin kolmiodraamaa oli mielenkiintoista seurata.
Aluksi Skylan oli minusta tosi ärsyttävä tyyppi, mutta samalla tuli heti selväksi, että tämän sarjan aikana Skylanista kasvaisi oikea sankari. Ei siis mitään uutta. Tarina kuitenkin ahmaisi pikku hiljaa mukaansa. Varsinkin Skylanin ja hänen ystäviensä Garnin ja Aylaenin kolmiodraamaa oli mielenkiintoista seurata.
jenwoosley's review against another edition
3.0
I absolutely loved the Dragonlance books so I was hoping to fall in love with a new world. The world is decent, but the people in it are largely unlikable. I only have paid attention and could predict what stupid choice Skylan would make.
rainydaydayreams's review against another edition
3.0
The first few chapters of this book are pretty bad. Exposition is dumped in the most awkward of places, interrupting scenes and twisting dialogue to be painfully clunky and unrealistic. Thankfully, things do get better. I struggled in the first half of the book, but the second half was much more engaging, with a few twists I didn't see coming. The ending totally won me over, and I'm glad I stuck with the book till the end.
Not Weis' & Hickman's best, but still a good read overall.
Not Weis' & Hickman's best, but still a good read overall.
ellsbeth's review
3.0
I really enjoyed other Weis & Hickman books I've read, so I gave this one a try on audio. The main character was pretty unlikable and the narrative seemed a bit drawn out. However, I still found myself wanting to listen to this story. Based on better reviews, I might give the other books in the series a shot.
aksharpes's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the DragonLance series and couldn't wait to read this book. However, I was a bit disappointed. The language was in this book was horrible, I would recommend Dragonlance to anyone including my kids, this book there's no way. The story was all right, but it lacked the humor and actually caring about the characters that I felt from the older series. I will try book #2 and see how far I get into this new series.
annaleighmiller's review
5.0
I honestly can't tell what I love more. The plot of this book or laughing at every page about Skylan being a pompous ass. This book is so much like the classic fantasy novels that I couldn't believe that it was written in 2008. Most of the fantasy novels I find past a 2007 published date I don't ever get into or want to finish the series again. This book had me craving the next book the moment I sat Bones of the Dragon down.
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