alexisb213's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jaysbookishthoughts's review against another edition
4.0
Dragons of Winter Night is a thrilling epic fantasy novel written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, and it is the second book in the Dragonlance Chronicles series. The book takes place in the fictional world of Krynn, where the forces of good and evil are engaged in an epic struggle, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
The story follows the heroes of the first book, including the half-elf Tanis, the dwarf Flint, the knight Sturm, the wizard Raistlin, his twin brother Caramon, and the kender Tasslehoff, as they continue their journey to stop the powerful and malevolent dragon armies from destroying everything in their path. Along the way, they must confront their own personal demons, including the complex relationship between Raistlin and Caramon.
Weis and Hickman's world-building is masterful, and they do an excellent job of immersing the reader in the intricate and fascinating world of Krynn. The characters are well-developed, and each one has their own unique personality and backstory. The action is fast-paced, and the battles are epic, with dragons, wizards, and knights all fighting for the fate of the world.
One of the strengths of Dragons of Winter Night is the complexity of the characters and their relationships. Raistlin, in particular, is a fascinating character, with his dark powers and tortured past. The relationship between Raistlin and Caramon is also a highlight, as it is both heart-warming and tragic at the same time.
Overall, Dragons of Winter Night is an excellent addition to the Dragonlance Chronicles series. Weis and Hickman's writing is engaging and compelling, and they create a vivid and immersive world that readers will be reluctant to leave. Fans of epic fantasy will find much to enjoy in this book, and it is highly recommended for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive read.
The story follows the heroes of the first book, including the half-elf Tanis, the dwarf Flint, the knight Sturm, the wizard Raistlin, his twin brother Caramon, and the kender Tasslehoff, as they continue their journey to stop the powerful and malevolent dragon armies from destroying everything in their path. Along the way, they must confront their own personal demons, including the complex relationship between Raistlin and Caramon.
Weis and Hickman's world-building is masterful, and they do an excellent job of immersing the reader in the intricate and fascinating world of Krynn. The characters are well-developed, and each one has their own unique personality and backstory. The action is fast-paced, and the battles are epic, with dragons, wizards, and knights all fighting for the fate of the world.
One of the strengths of Dragons of Winter Night is the complexity of the characters and their relationships. Raistlin, in particular, is a fascinating character, with his dark powers and tortured past. The relationship between Raistlin and Caramon is also a highlight, as it is both heart-warming and tragic at the same time.
Overall, Dragons of Winter Night is an excellent addition to the Dragonlance Chronicles series. Weis and Hickman's writing is engaging and compelling, and they create a vivid and immersive world that readers will be reluctant to leave. Fans of epic fantasy will find much to enjoy in this book, and it is highly recommended for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive read.
thejameswhitman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pandaorb's review against another edition
4.0
As one could glean from the title, Dragons of Winter Night is a little more somber than in Autumn Twilight. The pacing is slower - we witness several time jumps as our main set of companions splits up and must travel across Ansalon, and the stakes are higher as our heroes are pulled ever deeper into the war. We get to experience some exciting plot twists and terribly sorrowful moments as well. Overall, the highs are higher and the lows are lower in this installment, but Weis and Hickman continue to deliver high quality storytelling and worldbuilding throughout.
danajs24's review against another edition
4.0
Well. Quite a bit of this story seemed recycled from other sources, and while I was thinking this, the title of the next chapter was "An Unexpected Journey". I really hope this was supposed to be a homage to the Hobbit, as the chapter was about Tas (small hobbit-like creature who steals like a burglar), but I lean a bit more to the other side where it was accidental.
Other than the book seeming to be unoriginal, I read it fairly quickly. I would have given the book a 3, but I liked the ending with a character dying. I enjoy it rather too much when authors kill off main characters, so I gave a full star for that risk they took.
I also enjoyed the return of Kitiara, as she was annoyingly absent but talked about quite a bit up until this point. I'm a little bummed however that Tanis was super weak and couldn't even voice that he disagreed with EVERYTHING HE'S FIGHTING FOR when he met her. Also with him and Laurana thinking about each other every other second, I can't believe he'd just jump into bed with Kitiara again. Also, why did the book end with Ahlana? Yuck. No update on Tanis' crew at all.
Anyways, this book was a solid 3.5, but we can't give those so I gave it a 4. I would recommend many other books instead of this if you're a fan of fantasy, as this seems just run of the mill.
Other than the book seeming to be unoriginal, I read it fairly quickly. I would have given the book a 3, but I liked the ending with a character dying. I enjoy it rather too much when authors kill off main characters, so I gave a full star for that risk they took.
I also enjoyed the return of Kitiara, as she was annoyingly absent but talked about quite a bit up until this point. I'm a little bummed however that Tanis was super weak and couldn't even voice that he disagreed with EVERYTHING HE'S FIGHTING FOR when he met her. Also with him and Laurana thinking about each other every other second, I can't believe he'd just jump into bed with Kitiara again. Also, why did the book end with Ahlana? Yuck. No update on Tanis' crew at all.
Anyways, this book was a solid 3.5, but we can't give those so I gave it a 4. I would recommend many other books instead of this if you're a fan of fantasy, as this seems just run of the mill.
roshk99's review against another edition
1.0
Unimpressive, not a unique fantasy book, too much effort spent on developing love triangles where that effort could have gone into creating a unique and captivating plot, something this book clearly lacks.
torturedfiber's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hannahcushing's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75