Dalamar the Dark

This is definitely one of Nancy Berberick's best -- which, as a longtime fan of her writing, is saying a lot. The evolutionary years of one of Dragonlance's most intriguing, disturbing characters are finally revealed, taking the reader through the tortuous process of shaping the man he will become. This book is pure delight, from start to finish, and sure to please the many fans of the Dragonlance line!

Am I the only person that was inspired by this book? Dalamar starts off being a servent and ends up being the apprentice to the most powerful mage that ever lives. I thought the story was great, even the parts that weren't about Dalamar. The way he found his new name and his pledge to the god of black magic, Nuitari, was really cool. I definatly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of dark magic. No matter what other people say about this book, it is really good.

This was an excellent addition to the Dragonlance canon. Nancy has been writing Dragonlance material for a long time - her short stories are some of the best in the anthologies. This novel traces the development of Dalamar's magical career. Silvanesti, its elves and caste system, are described well. My favorite thing about the novel is the fact that for me it captured the feeling of the early Dragonlance novels. Nancy did a great job in handling the world of Krynn as it was during the War of the Lance, as well as the character of Dalamar himself.

Nancy did a bang-up job with this novel! Yes, there are a few editing errors, but overall the book captured both the feel of Ansalon in the years before the period portrayed in 'Chronicles,' and got all the *important* details right! I think this is a fine addition to the Dragonlance line and a fine fantasy novel in its own right.

This book signals a return to the vitality and freshness that have characterized the best of the Dragonlance stories. The concreteness and thoroughness with which the novel is envisioned lend it a striking sense of reality, while the depth and subtlety of the characterization not only bring Dalamar to life, but even make him a sympathetic character, an achievement I hadn't thought possible. The ending is particularly satisfying and appropriate, deftly weaving the action of the novel back into the larger Dragonlance storyline. All in all, this is a terrific, compelling story masterfully told. I highly recommend it!