Ian V. (goldedge2) reviewed Song of the Dragon: Volume One of the Annals of Drakis on + 4 more book reviews
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I first got involved in reading Wies and Hickmans work when I first read the Death Gate Cycle. Then I read Margaret Weiss Dragonvrald trilogy and, I was disappointed. The plot had more holes than Swiss cheese and characters that were ether bland and forgettable or just plan unlikeable.
So when I first picked up song of the dragon by Tracy Hickman, I was at first a little worried. However, when I read the book I read the book I was very satisfied. The story is about Drakis a warrior-slave. After killing the last dwarf king, Drakis finds Jugar a dwarf jester. Jugar frees him from his magical enslavement from his Elvin masters. He then informs Drakis that he is a legendary hero destined to overthrow the Elvin run Rhonas Empire. Drakis naturally doesnt believe in the legend but, its the only thing he can go on while he and his companions travel to the north, while trying to evade recapture. All the while secretly followed by Soen, an An elf inquisitor for the Iblisi an order for keeping secrets from enemies as well as the empire itself.
The characters are well written which is Hickmans strong point, although they are a little one the stock side. While the books races include: Dwarfs, elves (These elves are more Moorcock than Tolkien), and catfolk (he calls them manticores but lets call a spade a spade). He does make the chimera have four arms and have the ability to camouflage. The story moves at a good pace but there were s few chapters that I felt were unnecessary. This is Tracy Hickmans first book he did solo and, is of to a great start. I am eager to read the next in the series.
So when I first picked up song of the dragon by Tracy Hickman, I was at first a little worried. However, when I read the book I read the book I was very satisfied. The story is about Drakis a warrior-slave. After killing the last dwarf king, Drakis finds Jugar a dwarf jester. Jugar frees him from his magical enslavement from his Elvin masters. He then informs Drakis that he is a legendary hero destined to overthrow the Elvin run Rhonas Empire. Drakis naturally doesnt believe in the legend but, its the only thing he can go on while he and his companions travel to the north, while trying to evade recapture. All the while secretly followed by Soen, an An elf inquisitor for the Iblisi an order for keeping secrets from enemies as well as the empire itself.
The characters are well written which is Hickmans strong point, although they are a little one the stock side. While the books races include: Dwarfs, elves (These elves are more Moorcock than Tolkien), and catfolk (he calls them manticores but lets call a spade a spade). He does make the chimera have four arms and have the ability to camouflage. The story moves at a good pace but there were s few chapters that I felt were unnecessary. This is Tracy Hickmans first book he did solo and, is of to a great start. I am eager to read the next in the series.
