Customer Reviews

Emperor of Ansalon (Dragonlance Saga, Villains, Vol 3)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is a good, solid book. As another reviewer stated, it IS slow, but worth reading. The author uses good descriptions, but personally I think that Flint, the King (another Niles book) was superior to this one. I also think that Before the Mask, which told the story of Verminaard, was better. Read it if you've already started the series, but if you haven't, then start on a different book, like the Gully Dwarves or Before the Mask.

Some parts are quite boring but the text is well written. I was deceived when I realized that it didn' t respect Ariakas's background as it was written in Chronicles Trilogy. The story is some kind of a waste of time when one thinks that it could be completely told in less than two pages. It's hard to believe that Takhisis used all of those characters just to guide her Champion to Firetomb.

THis Book was O.K. And I think you should read it. I think it does get boring at some points but it is still pretty cool. I think some other Douglas Niles books are better but you decide

Well. I don't know this book seems to be about how the Dark Queens armies were created and got together. It's a well written book over all but not really must read material. It's kinda slow... a little predictable and boring in some spots. Overall just solid. Not what I expected for the commander of all the Dark Queens armies though. Oh well.

Of all the Books in the Villain series this is the best, followed closly by Black Wing. It is a great story with great characters. There is something special about this book, that I just can;t seem to put my finger on. But I can tell you this, if you like reading about the villians rise to power, you will love this one.

This was the book that got me hooked on Dragonlance. Its is very well writen. The characters are well developed and the story is very easy to follow. Even if you don't understand the Dragonlance universe. I would highly recomend this book to anyone just gettting into Fantasy.

I really enjoyed this book but there s a little thing that bothers me: Ariakas' father was killed by his own son if we refer to the Chronicles and it s not the case in this book. But I still recommend this book as it shows how Ariakas became such a powerful lord.

Obviously Ariakas is my all time favorite character in the Dragonlance novels. I have been trying to get this book for years and finally succeded (thanks to amazon). Unlike other reviews this book i thought was not boring at all. There was plenty of sword figthing, magic and love making in this book, what more can you ask for. Ok, lets be honest, evil characters are the most interesting to read about. They are unpredictable, noncaring, and will kill anyone at anytime, but will always lose at the end :( (only bad thing). For those who have read the chronicles all know how Ariakas dies, which bothers me, think about this, he was a great swordsman, can cast spells with the aid of Takhisis, has immense physical strength, commands thousands,men tremble before him. What more can you ask for. Dragon Highlord Ariakas deserves the utmost respect even if your 100% good, and i truly believe if they had to kill him off it should have been in a much more honorable way.

If you like books about how villians rise to power like I do, you'll love this book.

Like most dragonlance novels, a character you hope doesn't die does. I truely with Ariakas's dwarven companion had lived.

Unlike one reader's reveiw, it IS realistic to believe the Dark Queen would use so many people to help guide her champion.

This book was dull and I could barely keep awake to read it. If you have insomnia I would recommend this one but only then. It was a disappointment because most of the others in this series were good.