Dragondoom: A Novel of Mithgar
Now, generations later, as the conflict continues, the great Dragon Black Kalgalath, in league with the Wizard Andrak, appears to avenge Sleeth’s death and claim the Dragon-cursed hoard. Against this unholy alliance, two sworn enemies set forth to find a legendary long-lost weapon: a warhammer of incalculable power that may be the only hope of victory. But neither the Warrior Maiden Elyn nor the Dwarf Thork is prepared for the dangers awaiting them on this quest....
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Best book ever
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I read it when I was 15. I loved the vocabulary and the way it went back and forth between the past and present and between multiple characters. I had a flood that destroyed my copy and I threw it out, figuring I’d just go to the store sometime and pick up another copy. I had no idea what the name of it was or anything, just a vague idea of the cover. Such a terrible way to cherish one’s favorite anything, I know. Anyway, fast forward to the present and I was finally able to track it down searching for the part I remembered, which you can’t really search for. It’s weird how I found it. One might almost say it was destiny. If that’s the case, why’d it take so long? Anyway, this book is great. The description is great. The use of language is masterful. The story is expertly crafted. In a time where people don’t know how to craft a proper story anymore, or their writing is just awful, it’s great that we can still take a step into the past and read a book from when books were books. This is a must read. Even if you’re not into fantasy, this’ll show you both how to write and what to expect from other authors.
Many reviews touted Dragondoom as Dennis' greatest novel so you could imagine how excited I was ...
I couldn't wait to get to this book. Number 5 in the series if you're reading it in the correct order as I am. Many reviews touted Dragondoom as Dennis' greatest novel so you could imagine how excited I was being that the first four were absolutely amazing and hard to put down each time. Unfortunately I didn't find this to be true with Dragondoom. I think Dennis spent too much time worrying about how readers would get lost as to who the real protagonists were in the novel that he felt it needed to be told out of order in order to clear the confusion which in my opinion only made the detailing of events a little frustrating. He would have been better just stating in the beginning clearly who the true protagonists are meant to be and laid out the chapters in order according to the times they took place and then it would have been a great book. Due to the order in which the story is told in just frustrated me and made it hard for me to get into. I know almost everyone had no problem with this and that is great but not everyone perceives everything the same. If I could go back and re-read this book from beginning to end in a correct time order I'm sure I would have loved it even more for it is truly a must read and an absolutely amazing story of events between Elyn and Thork and I without a doubt recommend every lover of Mithgar to read this novel. I can't wait to start Stolen Crown. There is just a way that Dennis writes that I can't seem to get enough of. I've truly come to love the World of Mithgar and the amazing and unending stories it holds.
A great Mithgar novel
Really enjoyed this Mithgar novel. It's quite a winding tale that covers of breadth of territory - dragon slaying, pride, the clash of cultures, great battles and an arduous quest for a lost relic (or a token of power as they are called in the Mithgar world). There are wizards (good and evil), sinister dragons, great battles and the appearance of the Utrini (Stone Giants), which had only been mentioned in the Iron Tower trilogy and the Silver Call duology. However, there are no Warrows in this tale. It ends on a very sad note, but overall a very satisfying read with a journey that covers a lot of territory. Those who enjoyed the Iron Tower and Silver Call series will enjoy this Mithgar book as well. This is the tale of Elgo, Elyn, Thork, the Dwarves and the Vanadurin, and it did not turn out at all as I expected.
has to be one of the best fantasy books i have ever read
This, quite simply, has to be one of the best fantasy books i have ever read. The author is quite right when he says its a love story, but with an understatement i would add. THIS BOOK IS AN ORIGINAL when it comes to forming a relationship between two commonly used fantasy characters, dwarves and humans. Meaning, the only other pairing of this type i have seen, be it friends, or beyond, is in the movie Labyrinth. That in my mind makes it UNIQUE, What makes this book so special is that the two main characters are so different from one another, and to top it off, at great odds. It seems in the book they are always arguing, if not disagreeing, on something. Yet despite this, their friendship grows into something well...something special. If you want to know what it becomes, I invite you to read the book and find out. You will not be disappointed.
Fantastic book!
The author has written a book that braids together three different timelines in a way that I found unusual and intriguing., Once I became familiar with the pacing I really liked how the novel was constructed.. The characters are richly drawn, the description is vivid and the pace is good. There is a twist at the end that will blow you away. I love this book and highly recommend it as an entertaining read. It is a study in human behavior and how it can be well worth looking past our superficial differences.If you like Lord of the Rings, you will like Dragondoom. Happy reading!
Dragondoom is Dennis McKiernan's best novel to date
Dragondoom is Dennis McKiernan's best novel to date. From beginning to end it is a solid read that fits nicely into the Mithgar timeline. Personally, the story of Elyn and Thork is one of my favorites in the fantasy genre. It's rare to find a stand alone novel that doesn't feel rushed or lacking in character development. This delivers on so many levels, and if you're a fan of McKiernan's, it adds to the depth of the mythology that carries over to other heroes and adventures in Mithgar. Even if you aren't versed on Mithgar this is a highly satisfying read.
One of my favorite books of all time!
Of the entire Mithgar cycle, Dragondoom is my favorite. The tale unfolds in a nonlinear fashion that keeps the reader following multiple storylines without getting lost along the way. McKiernan also handles a war in which you care about both sides in the conflict. But at its core, it is a grand adventure with the fate of two cultures hanging in the balance.
Four Stars
great
Four Stars
Good book.
Tale of Mithgar
Love this author.
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