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Title: Day of the Dragon (WarCraft | Book 1) |
Review of Day of the Dragon (WarCraft, Book 1)
- In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony -- until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of
WarCraft
A terrifying upheaval among the highest ranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick Mage, Rhonin, on a perilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. What Rhonin uncovers is a vast, far-reaching conspiracy, darker than anything he ever imagined -- a threat that will force him into a dangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air and žre if the world of Azeroth is to see another dawn.
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Comments for Day of the Dragon (WarCraft | Book 1)
- Posted on 2008-08-17
A great start
Day of the Dragon is the first of the Warcraft novel series, and does it well overall. The book is not without its flaws, but is well done for the most part.
The main drawback of the novel is its pacing. Things pick up towards the climax at the end for instance, but until that point, things generally proceed at a steady pace, punctuated by bits of action. Granted, action isn't a necessity in a novel, and it's one of the book's strengths that the narrative is the primary means of sustaining the story. However, if you ARE a sucker for action, you'll have to be patient.
The characters are generally split down the middle. Ironically, it's the characters who are far removed from being human that are interesting as opposed to the humanoid's themselves. To clarify, the dragons that we're introduced to, not to mention the lore behind them, are the most interesting characters. The creation of the Dragonflights was something hammerred out by both Blizzard and Knaak, but regardless, kudos to Richard for developing them.
The more down to earth characters are something else. There are exceptions, but for the most part, the humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, etc. that we encounter feel generic. They work within Warcraft's lore of course, but even so, not much unexpected comes out of them. The fact that an attraction is developed between Rhonin and Vereesa, a human and elf respectively, is cliche enough, not to mention that its development is carried out when the two are miles apart. It feels as if Knaak was throwing in such a development for the sake of it rather than being part of true character development.
Overall, Day of the Dragon has its share of pros and cons, like any book. However, it's still a damn good story overall, and deserves a rating that reflects this.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-03-26
Who the hell is Ronin?
Basically random fantasy characters and story based on the warcraft story. doesn't really follow any series or game. Worth reading if you are a Fantasy nerd, not too much enjoyment for someone wanting to find expanded warcraft knowledge.
Score: 3
- Posted on 2008-01-09
Seems like a sidestory
This book seemed more of a side story as it didn't involve as many "core" characters as the other books.
It covers some big events, such as the Dragon flights and Deathwing's disappearance after the Second War, but I could not seem to get into this one as much as the other Warcraft books. Still a very good read.
Score: 4 - Posted on 2007-08-09
Excellent History
Excellent history of Dragons and a crucial epoch in Warcraft lore. Must reading for all Warcraft enthusiasts
Score: 5
- Posted on 2007-03-25
An AWESOME Book
This book is probably the best book I have ever read, and I have read a LOT. No other book has as much suspense or detail. Someone who hasn't played Warcraft or even World of Warcraft might have a little trouble understanding the content of it, but overall it is a wonderful book. Even after I read it, I became addicted, and started reading my favorite parts over and over again. There are lots of pleasant suprises that you will find inside, and if you're interested, a tiny hint of romance. If you want to find out more about Warcraft, or just find a nice fantasy book to read, this is the book for you.
Score: 5
