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Dragon's Winter

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Book details

  1. Book 1 of 2
    Dragon
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Ace
  5. Publication date
    April 1, 1999
  6. Dimensions
    4.26 x 0.95 x 6.78 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0441006116
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0441006113
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Book overview

The winner of two World Fantasy Awards presents her first novel in thirteen years, the story of Karadur Atani, a man born of a dragon king, who must free his land from his evil twin, a wizard who has stolen his birthright. Reprint.

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Elizabeth A. Lynn
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the characters well-developed and complex. They describe the book as a great read with beautiful prose. Opinions are mixed on the story length, with some finding it enthralling and great, while others say it's inconsistent.

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Customers find the characters well-developed and vivid. They also say the complex protagonist captures and holds their interest.

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"the writing was descriptive and characters were well developed, and the story line had enough twists to keep it interesting...." Read more

"A very good story with dramatic characters who feel almost real. Loyalty being the most important trait. Caring is very important too." Read more

"...Although it included the standard fantasy elements, the vivid characters and complex protagonist captured and held my interest to the last page...." Read more

"A lot of interesting characters. A tale that weaves all the characters into a cohesive, great adventure...." Read more

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"...The ending was little long, but a good read all the same." Read more

"...Its a bit sci-fi a bit historical in feel. Really wonderful book. Read this then then the second. I can't WAIT for the 3rd installment!!" Read more

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Customers find the writing style beautiful. They say it combines fantasy and mythology with beautiful writing. Readers also mention the book reads like an oral-tradition myth.

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"Lynn deserves major credit for creating a style of prose that was very beautiful. It read like an oral-tradition myth...." Read more

"the writing was descriptive and characters were well developed, and the story line had enough twists to keep it interesting...." Read more

"...Ms. Lynn’s prose is heartbreakingly beautiful and the enthralling. A page turner that’ll bring you back to it, over and over again." Read more

"Fantastic writing, carries you along, switching story tellers is still logical, brought together in the end...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the story length. Some find the storytelling great and enthralling, while others say the plot is inconsistent, sometimes slow, and superficial. They also mention the scenes are abrupt without much transition or lead-up.

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"...Similar, like it was going home. But, different enough to keep me involved." Read more

"Decent story, though the pacing was kind of weird and the entire last quarter of the book is just setting up for the sequel...." Read more

"...was descriptive and characters were well developed, and the story line had enough twists to keep it interesting...." Read more

"...When I first read this, I was disappointed with the ending and especially with the epilogue. Make sure you read the sequel. It's a great redemption...." Read more

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Sara
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Combines Fantasy and Mythology with Beautiful Writing
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
Lynn deserves major credit for creating a style of prose that was very beautiful. It read like an oral-tradition myth. The side characters (who were really main characters, since most of the story was from their POVs) were very interesting. I liked the world-building too.... See more
Lynn deserves major credit for creating a style of prose that was very beautiful. It read like an oral-tradition myth. The side characters (who were really main characters, since most of the story was from their POVs) were very interesting. I liked the world-building too. It felt real in the same way that George R.R. Martin's Ice and Fire world feels real. There are references to histories,old book titles, and lands beyond Ippa that suggest the characters live in a place that is real and not just in the setting of a story.

Lynn's treatment of the romantic plot line between Karadur and his best friend Azil was beautiful, subtle, and heart-breakingly adorable. I love how this book treats the gay romance as simply a normal part of life. It's there, but it's not the epicenter of the plot.

When I first read this, I was disappointed with the ending and especially with the epilogue. Make sure you read the sequel. It's a great redemption. The sequel basically takes place between the last section of the book and the epilogue, which helps so much to explain how out of the blue and unexplained it felt. As a standalone, I rate this book 3 stars for the weirdness of the ending. As a pair, I rate them a solid 5. I couldn't put them down.
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Steven E. Rogat
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The author pulls this one through too!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
I like Elizabeth Lynn's writing. And this book held up to her other ones. Similar, like it was going home. But, different enough to keep me involved.
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Zanny
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Not bad, could have been better
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
Decent story, though the pacing was kind of weird and the entire last quarter of the book is just setting up for the sequel. A lot of the scenes are very abrupt without much transition or lead up. I had to go back and reread a number of times because it swings from things... See more
Decent story, though the pacing was kind of weird and the entire last quarter of the book is just setting up for the sequel. A lot of the scenes are very abrupt without much transition or lead up. I had to go back and reread a number of times because it swings from things like “family outing” to “wait, someone’s being murdered” with very little in between. I’m also a little thrown by the couple of Asian sounding names given to white guys in an otherwise very solidly Northern European based fantasy world. Seemed like an odd choice to me. Not a bad book, just had a hard time keeping my attention on it.
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Lady Coder
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excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
the writing was descriptive and characters were well developed, and the story line had enough twists to keep it interesting. The ending was little long, but a good read all the same.
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Oddlydecide1
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An old book I read and read again.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
The story of Dragon, changelings, envy, and love wrapped in betrayal. Ms. Lynn’s prose is heartbreakingly beautiful and the enthralling. A page turner that’ll bring you back to it, over and over again.
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Dragon's Winter
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018
A very good story with dramatic characters who feel almost real. Loyalty being the most important trait. Caring is very important too.
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Jane Laskey
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Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
I really enjoyed this fantasy novel. Although it included the standard fantasy elements, the vivid characters and complex protagonist captured and held my interest to the last page. I’ll be looking for the next book in the series. Thanks!
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Jim D. Scott
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Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
I enjoyed it, but wasn't memorable.
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Wheel60
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Very good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2014
I enjoyed this very much. Loved the characters and their individual talents. For me the story just flowed. What i would like to know is: Is there a third book, it seems to me there should be and I would like to know what happens to these endearing characters.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2014
I found this a very good read but bit hard to get into at the start

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Penelope J
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Not really for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2014
Reminded me of the short story "Basilisk" by Stephen Donaldson but fairly predictable in story line, with the odd unusual twist. Why are brothers always one good, one evil? Neither of them had my sympathy, and although it was well written and I finished it, it...See more
Reminded me of the short story "Basilisk" by Stephen Donaldson but fairly predictable in story line, with the odd unusual twist. Why are brothers always one good, one evil? Neither of them had my sympathy, and although it was well written and I finished it, it wasn't really my cup of tea as I like my dragons more talkative.

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MJD
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A very sad tale of betrayal set in a very bleak landscape
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2014
A very sad tale of betrayal set in a very bleak landscape. All the characters have lots of personality and the settings are well described.

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Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2015
An enjoyable read

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