D&D and Dragonlance series

Dreamer128 · 06-03-2002, 02:39 PM

Being the drow fan I am, I was thinking of buying Daughter of the drow. Can anyone tell me if it is any good, and if there are any other books in its series? Also, I am thinking of starting on the Dragonlance series. Which book is first(providing its worth reading)?
Thx in advance.

Attalus · 06-03-2002, 02:58 PM

Dreamer, I've got the damned thing, on Ziroc's recommendation, but I quit reading it after the drow magician murders the little girl's mother, for no apparent reason. That was enough for me. If you want it, I'll mail it to you.

Darkman · 06-04-2002, 03:04 AM

I would give Daughter of the Drow and Tangled Webs (the 2nd book of the trilogy, 3rd comes out next year) solid recommendations. It's interesting how Elaine Cunningham portrays the Drow as opposed to R. A. Salvatore's all-Drow-are-super-evil-except-Drizzt point of view. I liked how the main character in the Daughter of the Drow series struggles with her identity--she tries to be good, but it's hard to shake off her drow heritage and all the prejudice and hatred she grew up in. I found it to be a very good read, very refreshing.

As for Dragonlance, I'd start with the Chronicles trilogy and if you like that, move on the the Legends trilogy which is also good.

Bristowe · 06-04-2002, 05:13 AM

Yeah, start with Chronicles then move on to legends, After that, maybe read Dragons of Summer Flame. Then Maybe go and find the War of Souls Trilogy. Don't be put off by 'some' of the series' not-so-good books tho. It among the best series I've ever read and i still pick up the odd book or two whenever i'm at a library for a re-read [img]smile.gif[/img]

Morgeruat · 06-04-2002, 08:49 AM

Along the same lines I'd like to recommend the Legend of Huma By Richard Knaak, and to a lesser extent, not as good but still a fun read, Kaz the Minotaur by the same author.

Luvian · 06-04-2002, 12:00 PM

<font color="aqua">I also strongly recommend Daughter of the drow. It is a very good novel.</font>

[ 06-04-2002, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: Luvian ]

Saltheart Foamfollower · 06-05-2002, 06:07 PM

The Drow books by Cunningham are quite good. They show another aspectof the drow race.. Salvatore shows a very limited side, but Cunningham explores the Drow society in depth...

Dragonlance series... The trilogies are a good place to start... But before getting caught up into the Chaos Wars and the War of the Souls, I would recommend reading a few of the many supplemental books surrounding the characters found in the original Dragonlance trilogy...

These other books give good background stories on the characters and their offspring found thru out the expansive series...

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 06-05-2002, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by Morgeruat:
Along the same lines I'd like to recommend the Legend of Huma By Richard Knaak, and to a lesser extent, not as good but still a fun read, Kaz the Minotaur by the same author.

Ive read both of those and they are both quality works. Ide start with the dragonlance trilogy first and then maybe go with legend of huma and then the ones about the individual characters i know the one about raistlin and fistandilus are good. the companians might be a good book to read too that being the story of the main characters' kids, just a few suggestions if you are interested

Triconan · 06-07-2002, 07:00 PM

Most of the Dragonlance books are fairly good but one really stands out in my mind I'm not sure why but I loved "The Thieves Guild" Also the return of the arch wizards trilogy is a good read although the 3rd one isn't out yet.

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06-04-2002, 03:04 AM	#3
Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 525	I would give Daughter of the Drow and Tangled Webs (the 2nd book of the trilogy, 3rd comes out next year) solid recommendations. It's interesting how Elaine Cunningham portrays the Drow as opposed to R. A. Salvatore's all-Drow-are-super-evil-except-Drizzt point of view. I liked how the main character in the Daughter of the Drow series struggles with her identity--she tries to be good, but it's hard to shake off her drow heritage and all the prejudice and hatred she grew up in. I found it to be a very good read, very refreshing. As for Dragonlance, I'd start with the Chronicles trilogy and if you like that, move on the the Legends trilogy which is also good. __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

06-04-2002, 05:13 AM	#4
Bristowe Elminster Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Victoria, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 449	Yeah, start with Chronicles then move on to legends, After that, maybe read Dragons of Summer Flame. Then Maybe go and find the War of Souls Trilogy. Don't be put off by 'some' of the series' not-so-good books tho. It among the best series I've ever read and i still pick up the odd book or two whenever i'm at a library for a re-read [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://members.lycos.co.uk/deatbringer/Bristowe-sig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Bristowe, Master Assassin<br />\"Everyone dies sooner or later, why not sooner?\"

06-04-2002, 08:49 AM	#5
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 5,421	Along the same lines I'd like to recommend the Legend of Huma By Richard Knaak, and to a lesser extent, not as good but still a fun read, Kaz the Minotaur by the same author. __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

06-04-2002, 12:00 PM	#6
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,766	<font color="aqua">I also strongly recommend Daughter of the drow. It is a very good novel.</font> [ 06-04-2002, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: Luvian ] __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

06-05-2002, 06:07 PM	#7
Saltheart Foamfollower Manshoon Join Date: September 30, 2001 Location: your darkest fears... Posts: 229	The Drow books by Cunningham are quite good. They show another aspectof the drow race.. Salvatore shows a very limited side, but Cunningham explores the Drow society in depth... Dragonlance series... The trilogies are a good place to start... But before getting caught up into the Chaos Wars and the War of the Souls, I would recommend reading a few of the many supplemental books surrounding the characters found in the original Dragonlance trilogy... These other books give good background stories on the characters and their offspring found thru out the expansive series... __________________ it was the 7th day and i was the 7th son, it scared the hell outta everyone...

06-03-2002, 02:39 PM	#1
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Being the drow fan I am, I was thinking of buying Daughter of the drow. Can anyone tell me if it is any good, and if there are any other books in its series? Also, I am thinking of starting on the Dragonlance series. Which book is first(providing its worth reading)? Thx in advance.

06-03-2002, 02:58 PM	#2
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	Dreamer, I've got the damned thing, on Ziroc's recommendation, but I quit reading it after the drow magician murders the little girl's mother, for no apparent reason. That was enough for me. If you want it, I'll mail it to you.

06-07-2002, 07:00 PM	#9
Triconan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: Mukilteo, WA Age: 35 Posts: 307	Most of the Dragonlance books are fairly good but one really stands out in my mind I'm not sure why but I loved "The Thieves Guild" Also the return of the arch wizards trilogy is a good read although the 3rd one isn't out yet. [img]graemlins/pimpser.gif[/img] __________________ <br /><br />If I got smart with you how would<br /> you know? <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" /> <br />Happiness is just a Flaming-Moe away <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

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