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S'està carregant… League of Dragons (Temeraire) (2016 original; edició 2016)de Naomi Novik (Autor)
Informació de l'obraLeague of Dragons de Naomi Novik (2016)
   No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.  khage | Dec 23, 2023 |   I just found it so boring compared to all of the previous books. I finally perked up when an egg was hatched as I loved the new dragon's personality and then even that mostly went away. I think what I love most about these books are the interactions with the dragons and yet this book was 65-70% war and strategy on how to win the war. I'm happy with the ending. (  ) ankhamun | Nov 2, 2023 | I did want to see the final confrontation, [spoiler]Temeraire and Laurence against Lien and Napoleon[/spoiler] but I didn't feel completely cheated without it either, so that complaint will not lower my rating for the book. It was a good read and that's all I want. This series is definitely one of my all-time faves! (  ) upontheforemostship | Feb 22, 2023 | The continual reminder of the act which happened so many books ago, and which has made life so difficult for our Laurence and Temeraire, is always wrenching but drawn very realistically. This is how it would be for them. After the wonderful characters, that's what I've loved most about this series—how realistic she made a story about dragons. Her thoroughness with the different breeds and cultures has never been over-explanatory or dull. It's just worked into the plot so seamlessly the whole history seems perfectly plausible—an aerial corps of dragons with their captains and crews in every country's militaries during the Napoleonic wars—here's how it would be. It's a fantasy that feels like a history—Novik pulled it off beautifully. I don't re-read much anymore, but this series is on the to-be-re-read pile for sure. I will miss these characters, this world, too much to stay away. ( ) Harks | Dec 17, 2022 | But since about book 5 or 6 the series just sort of lost me. I rarely outright disagree with an author's story/plot choices, but this is going to be one of those times. Laurence and Temeraire's relationship is one of the driving forces of the plot, but somewhere along the way Laurence becomes a complete wet blanket (the amnesia in book 8 is tiresome) and many of the threads I wanted to see the story follow just get shut off. As a series, I think it's wasted potential and nowhere near the quality of the first book or something like Uprooted. I felt the same way about Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell - another alternate history fantasy novel around this time period/setting. Great idea, but I didn't love the direction and it went on for too long. Still, I did enjoy the series overall (3500 pages, I better have!). The banter between dragons is hilarious, some of the action scenes are absolutely incredible, Novik is a wizard when it comes to dialogue and Temeraire is an unforgettable character. (  ) hskey | Sep 13, 2022 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
Pertany a aquestes sèriesTemeraire (9) PremisLlistes notables
"With the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other, combining the high-flying appeal of Anne McCaffrey's Pern saga and the swashbuckling derring-do of Patrick O'Brian's historical seafaring adventures. Now, with League of Dragons, Novik brings the imaginative tour de force that has captivated millions to an unforgettable finish. Napoleon's invasion of Russia has been roundly thwarted. But even as Capt. William Laurence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the retreating enemy through an unforgiving winter, Napoleon is raising a new force, and he'll soon have enough men and dragons to resume the offensive. While the emperor regroups, the allies have an opportunity to strike first and defeat him once and for all--if internal struggles and petty squabbles don't tear them apart. Aware of his weakened position, Napoleon has promised the dragons of every country--and the ferals, loyal only to themselves--vast new rights and powers if they fight under his banner. It is an offer eagerly embraced from Asia to Africa--and even by England, whose dragons have long rankled at their disrespectful treatment. But Laurence and his faithful dragon soon discover that the wily Napoleon has one more gambit at the ready--one that that may win him the war, and the world. Praise for Naomi Novik and her Novels of Temeraire "Novik's influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O'Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. Her books are completely involving and probably addictive, their central conceit explored in clever detail with a great deal of wit and historical insight."--San Francisco Chronicle "These are beautifully written novels: not only fresh, original, and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart."--Peter Jackson "A gripping adventure full of rich detail and the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy."--Entertainment Weekly "A new writer is soaring on the wings of a dragon."--The New York Times "A glorious series whose future status as a genre classic is now assured."--SF Reviews "If you've never read these novels, now is the time to start."--io9 "Enthralling reading."--Time"--
"The final adventure in the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series. The deadly campaign in Russia has cost both Napoleon and those allied against him. Napoleon has been denied his victory...but at a terrible price. Lawrence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the fleeing French army back west, but are demoralized when Napoleon makes it back to Paris unscathed. Worse, they soon learn that the French have stolen Termeraire and Iskierka's egg. Now, it is do or die, as our heroes not only need to save Temeraire's offspring but also to stop Napoleon for good!"-- No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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 Google Books — S'està carregant…GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana: (3.89)
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Naomi Novik - League of Dragons: I found much of this series plodding - the ideas are excellent, the execution not so much. The same goes for this final installment. #cursorybookreviews #cursoryreviews (