Firedrake (Dragonrealm) [Paperback]

Richard Knaak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 27, 2000 | Series: Dragonrealm

The New York Times bestselling fantasy author Richard A. Knaak brings to print an epic realm of magic and intrigue! In a land ruled by the shape-lifting Dragon Kings, Cabe Bedlam is hunted for both the legacy he represents and the future he may bring. Yet, dragons may be the least of the dangers, for in a land drenched with sorcery, Cabe's very legacy may be what destroys him!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard A. Knaak is the author of the NY Times best-seller The Legend Of Huma and other popular fantasies. His stories have been translated into several languages, most recently Polish and Russian. He resides in Arkansas and can be reached through his website at www.sff.net/people/knaak

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Backinprint.com (June 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595092144
• ISBN-13: 978-0595092147
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,350,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dragonrealm Expert reviews Firedrake, June 25, 2002

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Phillip Campbell (Vinemont, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firedrake (Dragonrealm) (Paperback)

I've read all of the Dragonrealm series which consists of The Shrouded Realm, Dragon Tome, Firedrake, Ice Dragon, Children of the Drake, Shadow Steed, Wolfhelm, The Crystal Dragon, and The Dragon Crown. Each of these are spectacular fantasy books, and Firedrake is by far the best work of the bunch. There are many well developed characters, and several good storylines going on at once which all come together for an outstanding climactic end. Most definitely one of my favorite books. Much better than any other Fantasy stuff that I've read including AD&D.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very fast paced, February 27, 2001

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L. Lee (Queens, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Firedrake (Dragonrealm) (Paperback)

Before you start reading this, make sure you have enough time to just read right through, you will definitely not want to put it down. I believe this is the first book in the series, and it is truly a great story. The only complaint I have is that it sorta starts in the middle of a long saga. So you will hear about events previous to this book and you'll wonder about the characters and say, gee, I'd like to read more about what happened before this book. My best analogy is like Star Wars, and eventually, you'll go around to the beginning again. Very fast moving plot, great characters, some parts I found a little difficult to believe (has to do with character interaction, yes its a fantasy book etc). Otherwise no complaints and no regrets about reading it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining... but it definately feels like a novice book., February 25, 2010

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Xav - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firedrake (Dragonrealm) (Paperback)

I've read other reviews for this book and I can't quite say I agree with the 4 and 5 star grades.

I love Knaak's books, Huma being one of my favorites, but this book bothered me because it FELT like his first book....which it was.
The characters are full of potential and I would have loved to see them actually fleshed out more than they were. The book moves extremely fast and covers major events quickly then races to the next big event. No time is spent getting to know these personalities and that is a shame. Events and relationships just feel rushed.

Just compare the relationship building between Huma and the silver dragon to Cabe and Gwen and you'll see my point.

Outside of those complaints I loved the setting, the monsters, the fantastical nature of the Dragonrealm. It feels like a guilty pleasure if you are a tried and true fantasy fan and love your dragons and elves.