The Dragons of Krynn

by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Book Overview

A collection of short stories--by Douglas Niles, Kevin Stein, Nancy Varian Berberick, and others--continues the adventures and exploits of the dragon denizens of Krynn. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560768304
• ISBN13: 9781560768302
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Very Good Collection of Stories

The Dragons of Krynn is a fantastic collection of short stories that focus on the many hued dragons of the world of Krynn. Most of the stories are entertaining short reads. This review will focus on two of the stories that stand out as the best of the collection. Night of Falling Stars by Nancy Varian Berberick is an excellent story about a young man, Ryle, that is haunted by the death of his father. He blames himself for being afraid. In this tale, he has sworn an oath to himself to never allow fear to rule his heart again. His true enemy seems to be the fear he has of allowing his terror to cause the death of another. When a burly dwarf, Tarran, shows up to enlist the young swordsman to help him in a quest of vengeance against a dragon, Ryle's resolve is tested. This story is excellent and full of uncommon character development. Ryle is a complex person that has powerful issues to deal with. Tarran is also a great character with his own past. A reader will gain a sense of these two while they are treated to a rip-roaring, spine-tingling adventure. The end leaves one begging for more of Berberick's work. Another story deals with Richard A. Knaak's famous minotaur, Kaz. Kaz and the Dragon's Children is a tale written in Knaak's normal, excellent style. Kaz is portrayed consistently with his sense of minotaur honor and bravery intact. This tale deals with the ancient past and quiet possibly the first attempt by a mage to dabble in draconian making. Kaz must pretend to be a servant of the Dark Queen while he tries to figure out a way to free a large silver dragon and liberate her eggs from a powerful dark mage. The story reminds one of Robert E. Howard's works and the barbarian exploits of Conan. Kaz is the warrior fearful of magic, to proud to show it, and forced by his own nobility to make an impossible situation right again. The story resolves in a very unique way and is full of great fight scenes. Of course, it is always nice to see Kaz in action again. Knaak does a superb job. All in all, this collection of short stories makes for many hours of excellent reading. The authors cover many topics from a draconian bridge building team to a Kender that is magically transformed into a dragon. It is a fun book that deals with both lighthearted and serious issues. As editors, Weis and Hickman have assembled delightful collection of short stories that will keep any fan of Dragonlance turning pages until the end.

Getting to Know the Dragons

Here's a collection of Dragon stories. Some very good, some just so-so. Interesting pieces include "The Final Touch", "The Best", "Kaz and the Dragon's Children", "Dragon Breath", "The Middle of Nowhere." "The First Dragonarmy Bridge..." introduces us to the pitiful draconian brigade whom one will meet in greater detail in "The Doom Brigade". Some of the stories end abruptly ("Into the Light" is one) while I find "Honor..." a bit tiresome to read. The rest of the stories are worth reading. All in all, this is a good book to get acquainted with the most popular and most awesome creatures in Krynn - dragons.

The Majesty and Horror of the Elder Race

This book offers a diverse look at both the good and the bad of the most ancient and mythical creatures: Dragons. From the most honorable to the most cunningly evil, they are here, and you will love it. Great for new fans and those searching for more of Krynn's history!

If you like Dragons..You got to read this.

This is a excellent example of a Dragonlance book. The storys all involve dragons to some degree, and if you know the world of Dragonlance, you know that Dragons are one of the most interesting players in this dynamic world.Another fine example of Dragonlance before the new and revised world of the Fifth Age of Dlance (Which I don't like).Though you may want to read the Chronicles and Test series first. Excellent books, all of them.

My favorite

Bobby MacGregor (macgregor@earthlink.com) This book is a must for anyone reading the Dragonlance series. Not only does it relate most of the dragon history of Krynn it also talks about other histories. I would have to say that I learned more from this book than any other book in the series.