![]() ![]() I have recently become more accustomed to books like "Wheel of Time" and "The Way of Kings", than to short form fiction. And that is more exciting than a bit of token action. Some might find this disappointing, but I feel that she is taking the time truly do the story the justice it deserves. ![]() There are several great aerial battles, but what could properly be called the climax is actually not a fight at all. They spend a lot of time traveling over vast tracts of fairly barren land, and it doesn't happen very fast. It also didn't have nearly as cinematic an ending, though still a good one. However, "Throne of Jade" was rather more ponderous (as it no doubt would have been for Laurence and Temeraire, sailing to the other side of the world and becoming embroiled in lengthy diplomatic tangles). It had a fairly symmetrical plot arc and a thoroughly rousing conclusion battle. "His Majesty's Dragon", the first book, was a bit more conventional. However, the pacing feels more like a slightly episodic long form fantasy than it does a series. The cast is marvelous, the scenery is rich, and the premise is both captivating and refreshing. Novik has created a truly wonderful story. Enthralling, but unusually paced for a series. ![]()
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