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Firedrake: The Dragonrealm

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Ok. This book is awsome. Well, I suppose I should write more. I suppose I could tell you that Richard Knack is one of the best writers when it comes to plot twists. I could tell you about how the book grabs you and makes you want to read the book in one sitting (you should be warned at this time that while reading this book time passes at a much faster rate so set an alarm to go off whenever meals are ready). But the two things that make this book so endearing that you will want to read it time and time again are that Knack is possibly the best writer when it comes to battles of sorcery (his unique ideas and perspectives really make the magic come alive) and then there are his characters. Now I have read many books with cookie cutter characters (I know you all know what I mean) but Knacks characters are both unique and ineresting. All of them have something more going on than the story at hand and that is the way it should be. Alright, I'll give an example, stop shouting. Where did darkhorse come from and what are his motives, is he a friend, or is he just following the best coarse for his own motives. You find out in later books but I'm not going to tell you so there! I could tell you all of that but I think "This book is awesome" pretty much sums it up.

Wow! I was blown away by this book. It is the best of all time. The characters are so lifelike and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. Darkhorse gives a little bit of humor to the book and Shade entrances the reader with his unpredictability. This is a must read for all fantasy lovers! Only one question: Why is this series out of print?

It is a really great book and i haven't read anything better in my life. I can't believe how good his books are and I can't stop reading them. I am constantly looking for other books written by him. I love the adventures and can't wait to see whats else is going to happen. I felt as if I was fighting right along side them, fighting the aweful Duke Toma. I cheared when they defeated many of the drake lords, and I wish i could have given Azran what he diserved myself. I love the ending, and I will keep reading more of his books. I recomend this book or any of his other books to anyone of anyage with any sort of imagination!

I thoght this book was awsome!! I cheered at Cabe's esacpe from the Brown Dragon and the defeat of several other dragon kings. I enjoyed reading about the Gryghon's, Cabe's and the Lady of the Amber's adventures in the dragon relm. I felt as if I was there fighting along them and aginst the awful Duke Toma. And about Cabe's mad father Azran, I wish I could have given him what he deservrd by myself.The ending was better than I could have imagined. This was the first book by Richard A. Knaak that I've read and it kept me coming back for more and more of his books. I'm now hooked and I can't stop, I don't want to stop either. I've never read better books than his, and I dought that I ever will.

The realm has long been controlled by the Dragon Kings. At one point, magic users known as the Dragon Masters, attempted to free mankind from their tyrannical rule, but though Nathan Bedlam, the strongest of the Masters, managed to kill one of the Dragon kings (the Purple Dragon), they were all wiped out, thanks to a betrayal by Nathan's son Asran. But all is not lost for mankind, as Cabe, Asran's son is discovered. He may be the strongest human magic user in history and he could change the future, if he isn't killed first.

Of all the adult fantasy series I have read, this is probably one of my least favorite ones. The characters and their relationships feel undeveloped and unrealistic. Cabe is sort of personality-less (in part because he has a-literal-piece of his grandfather Nathan in him) and makes little to know decisions on his own. Who wants to follow a character who is passive and constantly being captured or lucking through his magic? And what good is a character who puts no effort into being an all-powerful magician? Lady Gwen is even more problematic for me. I want her to be a strong woman, but she doesn't really do much of anything. I find her sudden feelings for Cabe (and his feelings for her) both uncomfortable and awkward. She had a relationship with his grandfather! I am fine with her caring about him in a parental way (he is her lover's grandson), but do you really want to kiss the woman who kissed your grandfather? There is not development in their relationship either, they have barely a conversation before they are both suddenly in love with each other.

Events rush from one big thing to another without taking any time to dwell in the moment.

There is no subtlety or complexity. The one remotely complex character isn't actually complex. Shade, a redemption character if there is any in the book, has ancient evil deeds to make up for, but there is no internal struggle. He is all good or all bad depending on his incarnation. (Think of Cara from Sword of Truth or Grianne of Sword of Shannara, who take an active role in becoming better people.)

This isn't a terrible book, it simply doesn't stand up to some of the others I have enjoyed.

This was a good book, only issue I had with it was it seemed many events were moving too quickly. But it was worth reading it and kept me entertained throughout the whole book.

I was bored with reading until this book came along. The characters were completely unique and totally captivating. I've read King, Rice, Anthony and too many others to name, but have yet to get as exited about reading as I did when I stumbled upon the masterpiece of a series that is the Dragonrealm!

Well... The first time is always the best. It is so good (Excuse my bad english, I'm mexican) I read 5 titles of the serie. I think Richard must win the price to the best writter. Yours. Yatziri (It's not a nick... It's my name)

FireDrake, By Richard A Knaak, is one of the best writen Dragon books I have Ever read. The characters are very life like and the Plot keeps you glued to the pages. FireDrake and all of The DragonRealm books deserve a place on any Fantasy Lovers bookshelf. It is a MUST for all dragon lovers