Dragons of a Fallen Sun

Finally, a breath of fresh air in a musty old room of the Dragonlance world! I am an avid fan of Krynn but the recent turn of events in the Fifth Age has made me quit reading the series. I mean no disrespect for the authors--old hands like Douglas Niles, Nancy Varian Berberick and Richard A. Knaak--it's tough to continue in the tradition of the creators and original authors of this wonderful, wonderful tale. Although I did feel that in this book, Weis and Hickman did get synoptic, it was necessary in order for them to restamp the true flavor into the series. It was like taking the threadbare plot of Fifth age and sewing over it to repair the damage done. True, one could probably tell where the rough spots in the cloth were but one could also feel the magnificence of the job they did, so much so that some spots even felt that they were brand new--Silvanesti, for example. Characters such as Gilthas and Silvanoshei seem like they are going come big in the next two books and I like the way Gerard is set up too. Mina is, of course, intriguing to say the least--especially the identity of this One God. I'm not sure if others saw this but Laurana may take another leading role in the events to come as might Goldmoon, although the poor Plainswomen has been used so much--and badly at that--that she is one of the areas in the tapestry that had to be reworked to feel like the real Goldmoon again. I also feel that somehow, the old heroes, with the exception of Laurana, are bound to call it a day, live or die. Their time is past and I think Weis and Hickman do a good job of setting the scene for their swansong. Once again, thank you, Margaret and Tracy, for reawakening the spirit of Krynn in me and instilling hope in me for the first time since the Fourth Age. If it were anyone else, I would give it four stars. But because the authors managed to single-handedly rescue the damage done to Ansalon all by themselves in a single 627 page novel, I commend their effort. For all you fans and newbies to Dragonlance out there, be sure you never miss a word written by these true greats.

If any two writers can save the lagging interest in the 5th age its Weis and Hickman. This dynamic duo continue to prove that they are perhaps one of the greatest writing teams in the history of fiction. This book was written and put together extremely well. Dragons of a Fallen Sun does a great job in coving the background of what has happened in the 5th age as well as tying it all together with the end of the 4th age and the chaos wars. The introduction of some very interesting new heroes and villains along with some old favorites makes for a great combination and bridge into the new age. There were times I felt I knew what was going to happen next, and I must admit sometimes I was wrong. The plot twists and turns and keeps the reader wanting more and more. One more chapter became my favorite saying over two days. I wait in anticipation for the next book in the series to be released. Once again Weis and Hickman have me hooked on dragonlance

At first I was confused, then as I started reading more I couldn't put it down not for work or anything....A must read

I've never read 550 pages so quickly in my life, and I'm left wishing I could begin the next book immediately. Weis and Hickman only get better with every book. I liked Chronicles, I loved Legends, and I simply can't wait for the rest of War of Souls!

I used to read all the dragonlance books but I gave up when they started this 5th age nonsense, pausing to take in a few exceptions. However when I saw Weis and Hickman were doing a new Chronicles series I was excited, the book did not disappoint. Richly detailed and very well written. The plot jumps around alot but as the story progress's the relationship between them becomes apparent. Not to say there are no unanswered questions at the end. This book really drew me in and now I am waiting somewhat impatiently for Volume 2. With alot of new books being written for dragonlance by the original authors (such as Weis and Hickman, Niles, and Knaak), now is a good time to get back into it. I only hope the rest of the War of Soul's series is this good.