Official Review: Dragonhunters by Garon Whited
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Re: Official Review: Dragonhunters by Garon Whited
I find the name of the loyal, self-sacrificial Aramon to be an immediate reminder of Aragorn from Lord of the Rings and, as well, he is grouped with different types and skill-sets (wizards, priests, thieves, etc) in order to complete their task. This sets up a potential comparison with J.R.R. Tolkein’s ideas and writing as there are also similarities to The Hobbit, where the dragon in a lair surrounded by gold trinkets, is much of the focus. Perhaps this is deliberate, with the author constructing a humorous alternative version, however if readers are not aware of the intentional humour, there is a possible risk that they may return to the original.
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This book may have enticed my 15 year old self, but my 42 year old self would be more interested in a historical account that may be a little dramatized. I find it interesting to look up people's names and see they actually existed. When I read something like "Dragonhunters", I want to look for the characters even though I already know do not exist. This is definitely a book I would recommend to my 16 year old son. I know he will love the descriptive nature of this book.
I did like the way this book allows people with different beliefs and different backgrounds to work together. The underlying message of accomplishment in spite of diversity is pretty amazing.
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I would have to rate this Novel a 1 out of 4 because it brought no interest to my reading and I refused to continue reading based upon the type of book it was.
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Wouldn't you think this would be the perfect opportunity to ask, "How did the dragon kill you?" so that, "I'll be sure and not do that!!!" LOLAramon is not certain that he should be consulting with them, as it is against his religion.
Just saying... LOL
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A quick read, but filled with action. Interesting characters with fun banter between them.
I'd give it 2 out of 4 stars, I think it would be great for teen readers looking for a quick adventure, I tend to want to live in a book for a couple of days to have much interest in it so I can better relate to the characters and the world they're in.
I did enjoy the how descriptive the people and places were. Certainly worth a couple hours (depending on how fast you read).
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