The Calling (Dragon Age)
by David Gaider
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Author: David GaiderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-10
ISBN: 0765324091
Number of pages: 444
Publisher: Tor Books
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Book Review: A fine fantasy novel that stands up on its own accord to even those unintroduced to the BioWare game
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read quite a few novels based on video game adaptations, prequels, sequels, and spin-offs. I've heard the Halo novels, the Mass Effect novels, and several others. I can say with confidence that David Gaider is a not only a great video game writer, but a fantastic novelist in his own right.
The characters in both this book and his previous work are so alive and so human that I honestly missed them when I finished reading. Gaider's first novel, "Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, felt a little abrupt and could have easily been double the length. The Calling suffers from none of that problem, which makes it a far better book.
The most attractive part of the novel are, as I mentioned previously, its characters. Each of the Grey Wardens feel like they have their own extensive history. They honestly feel as if they've been together for years and experienced plenty of their own ups and downs. They interact with one-another in a very human way, and each of them are expertly written by Gaider.
This novel is a must-read for fans of the game who wish to play the expansion Dragon Age: Origins Awakening. This book is a direct prequel to that game, as "Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne was to the main video game Dragon Age: Origins. Being a fan of the video game, however, is not a requirement to enjoy this novel. Gaider's print works are excellent and are more than worthy of standing on their own accord as novels rather than as supplemental reading for video game fans like so many other game adapted works out there.
If you're a fan of fantasy, Gaider's Dragon Age works are simply not to be missed.
Summary of The Calling (Dragon Age)
Another thrilling prequel to Dragon Age: Origins, the hit role-playing video game from award-winning developer BioWare.
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