Dragon Bones (The Hurog Duology, Book 1)
by Patricia Briggs
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Author: Patricia BriggsEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02-26
ISBN: 0441009166
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Ace
Book Reviews of Dragon Bones (The Hurog Duology, Book 1)
Book Review: Briggs is a master storyteller
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're the type of reader that likes endless action with the protagonists blindly reacting to one crisis after another and miraculously coming out alive (but rarely wiser), this book isn't for you. You probably WILL like this book if you enjoy real fantasy with believable characters living and reacting in believable ways without overt sexual content driving the whole story. You will be exposed to a new world and hopefully finish wanting to know more.
In Dragon Bones, Briggs has a quiet (not flashy) writing style and, as usual, the plot flows naturally, even if the circumstances are out of this world (which they are supposed to be, after all). I don't need to suspend disbelief with Brigg's books, just take everything at face value and know I will be masterfully entertained. Her characterizations are excellent and add to the plot. The dialog only adds to the story. Telling the details of the story won't tell you anything else you need to know beyond "this is a good book."
Yes, I can quibble with details that left me hanging or that I don't really understand. I hate feeling like there's something implied that I'm just not getting, and there are a few places in her stories when that happens. But this is a sign of a well-built world that is real to the author and the characters of the story, and it makes it more interesting instead of frustratiing. I would have liked to know a little more about what happens at Ward's Uncle's holding after the climax. I'd like to understand better how intricately dragons are part of Ward's bloodline. And, what, exactly, does Oreg mean with his closing line?
The highest compliment I can pay an author is call her a storyteller instead of an author. Ms. Briggs is a consumate storyteller and I can't wait for her to tell me a new story. The only negative thing I can say about Briggs is that with the success of Moon Called she may never write more gems like she has with Dragon Bones, Hob's Bargain, When Demons Walk, and Steal the Dragon. I want MORE of those type of stories. I know werewolves and vampires are hot right now, but please don't forget us faithful readers who loved fantasy before it got kinky. I'm sorry I didn't know about her books earlier so I could have been enthusiastically supporting her by buying her new books. I'm even buying extra copies to give my local library in hopes that others will discover quality fantasy.
Please, please, please, Ms. Briggs, tell us more stories.
Summary of Dragon Bones (The Hurog Duology, Book 1)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Kissed?a magical tale.
Riding into a war that?s heating up on the border, Ward, the new lord of Herzog, is sure he?s on the fast track to glory. But soon his mission takes a deadly turn. For he has seen a pile of magical dragon bones hidden deep beneath Hurog Keep. The bones could prove to be dangerous in the wrong hands, and Ward is certain his enemies will stop at nothing to possess them.
Riding into a war that?s heating up on the border, Ward, the new lord of Herzog, is sure he?s on the fast track to glory. But soon his mission takes a deadly turn. For he has seen a pile of magical dragon bones hidden deep beneath Hurog Keep. The bones could prove to be dangerous in the wrong hands, and Ward is certain his enemies will stop at nothing to possess them.
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