After a fierce storm transports the suburban community of Chestnut Circle into a strange enchanted realm, seventeen-year-old Nick Blake and his neighbors are thrust unwittingly into the heart of a conflict between warring wizards for control of an immortal dragon.
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From Publishers Weekly
The author of An Excess of Enchantments presents, in his latest fantasy, a seemingly straightforward portrait of suburban life complete with such stereotypical sites as Chestnut Circle and Oak Street. And though Gardner's characters, too, seem familiar--a divorced mother (whose son Nick figures prominently in the action), two tough teenagers, a bickering elderly couple--they turn out to be an odd amalgam, set in an unusual environment where they often act against type (and against readers' expectations) in order to survive. Contrasted with these "normal" folk is a singular supporting cast: rival "brother wizards" named Nunn and Obar, a race of beings called the Anno and several other sentient characters whom Gardner imbues with particularly distinctive personalities. Despite the novel's bizarre happenings, Gardner remains up front with his characters and their actions, setting up situations and taking advantage of them immediately, rather than prolonging the suspense. And though he is not a consistently adept stylist, his clear enjoyment of the proceedings should be infectious. As if signalling that it is the first in a series, the book ends with a cliffhanger that is certain to lure readers into the sequel.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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When a typical suburban neighborhood is suddenly ripped from its moorings and transported into a world of warring wizards, the residents find themselves forced to choose sides. Garner (the "Ebenezum" trilogy; the "Sinbad" series) captures the confusion of his characters as they are alternately victimized, seduced, cajoled, and threatened by the denizens of their new environs. Cross-world fantasy is growing in popularity, and this latest example seems likely to add to its appeal. This series opener is recommended for fantasy collections.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: The Dragon Circle: Dragon Sleeping (Paperback)
This book is, without a doubt, one of the greatest fantasies I have ever read. Imaginative, exciting, compelling, Gardner creates a world that is unlike anything I have met in mainstream fantasy. The characters are real, and their own stories all surface in the midst of this complex story; it is amazing that Gardner is able to maintain the underlying story throughout the series, while still keeping you interested in each character's ordeal.
Fantasy stand-bys, such as dragons and wizards, are used in the story, but only in an archetypal fashion. The wizards are closer to polititians than sorcerors, and the Dragon is more of a diety, a destructive god. I have read and reread this series, and each time I come away with more than I had the previous time; it has become more like an old friend, than an old story. If you are a fantasy reader, this series is a MUST READ. Pity that it's no longer in print . . .
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The Dragon sleeps, but he will not sleep forever!,
This review is from: The Dragon Circle: Dragon Sleeping (Paperback)
Fans of fantasy or science fiction would love this. The three books of the Dragon Circle are some of my favorite. Once you finish this book, you won't be able to rest until you read the second!
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I liked it,
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This review is from: The Dragon Circle: Dragon Sleeping (Paperback)
It doesn't measure up to a Jordan or Edding's book, but it is very well thought out. The characterization is great. He really builds the characters while still having them go through a multitude of adventures. Each character has their own tests and their might be symbolism but I missed it except for one case if there was, and if there wasn't then I guess I have had too many english classes.
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