Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Test of the Twins
This- the final chapter in Caramon and Raistlin's tale- left no disappointment except that now it's all over. Raistlin is gone and Caramon is no longer bound to him in the unhealthy half-a-person way he was. But that doesn't make sense unless you read the entire series so going on with it would be pointless. I highly recommend this to fantasy-lovers and Dragonlance-lovers especially as long as you read the Dragonlance Chronicles and the rest of the Twins series. It is not a waste of your time.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Playing Catch-up
Time of the Twins
This is a follow up book to the Dragonlance Chronicles (see prev. posts). Raistlin and Caramon are reappearing with much better writing techniques and more depth. They also introduce Crystiana, a 'true' cleric of Paladine (god of good). To make things brief, Raistlin is a totally evil wizard with aspirations of becoming a god, Caramon is a fat drunk who gets thrown out by his wike (Tika), and Crystiania is a doubtful cleric whose faith is seriously tested as she follows Raistlin (who she incidentally loves). It's a very good book, but absolutely do not read it if you didn't read the chronicles. As always, Raislin connects with everybody because everybody can relate with him, Caramon becomes a relatable human rather than basically a bodyguard. Prety good book all in all. I would reccomend it only to people who have read the chroniciles that I posted about last year.
War of the Twins
This is the second book in the series and unlike so many other trilogies, this one isn't a letdown in comparison to the first in the series. You learn a lot about Raistlin and Fistdantilus (most powerful mage in history excepting Raist). Raistlin is trapped in time in a way that is a little intresting after all, and Caramon finally realizes what his brother really is. It really sucks you into that world like a good novel should. Once again, I reccomend this book to only those who have read the chronicles and the Time of the Twins.
I am currently reading the Test of the Twins and will try to post on it if I can. May be busy until the end of the school year, but expect my blogging to pick up during the summer.
This is a follow up book to the Dragonlance Chronicles (see prev. posts). Raistlin and Caramon are reappearing with much better writing techniques and more depth. They also introduce Crystiana, a 'true' cleric of Paladine (god of good). To make things brief, Raistlin is a totally evil wizard with aspirations of becoming a god, Caramon is a fat drunk who gets thrown out by his wike (Tika), and Crystiania is a doubtful cleric whose faith is seriously tested as she follows Raistlin (who she incidentally loves). It's a very good book, but absolutely do not read it if you didn't read the chronicles. As always, Raislin connects with everybody because everybody can relate with him, Caramon becomes a relatable human rather than basically a bodyguard. Prety good book all in all. I would reccomend it only to people who have read the chroniciles that I posted about last year.
War of the Twins
This is the second book in the series and unlike so many other trilogies, this one isn't a letdown in comparison to the first in the series. You learn a lot about Raistlin and Fistdantilus (most powerful mage in history excepting Raist). Raistlin is trapped in time in a way that is a little intresting after all, and Caramon finally realizes what his brother really is. It really sucks you into that world like a good novel should. Once again, I reccomend this book to only those who have read the chronicles and the Time of the Twins.
I am currently reading the Test of the Twins and will try to post on it if I can. May be busy until the end of the school year, but expect my blogging to pick up during the summer.
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