Have I ever told yall that I hate dragons? This story just didn't do it for me. Yarros is a talented writer and storyteller, and I think I would like Have I ever told yall that I hate dragons? This story just didn't do it for me. Yarros is a talented writer and storyteller, and I think I would like to read her work if she ever picks a different genre.
The romance or should I say infatuation with the boy goes on and on and on and on.... I was so tired of reading about her surface level feelings. I was ready for the intelligent, free will, fire breathing dragons to eat the humans and take over the world.
And I know that I'm weird, but several times the story mentions feeding one dragon a whole flock of sheep. Is this sustainable? What the logistics to make this happen.
Just dragons aren't my thing. I will only pick up the next book if the stars align perfectly. Otherwise, I have no desire to continue this story. ...more
This book is travel by boat to China, attacks from sea serpents and French naval ships, cultural conflicts and fear ofBook 2 of the Temeraire series.
This book is travel by boat to China, attacks from sea serpents and French naval ships, cultural conflicts and fear of separation.
The Chinese government is trying to force Laurence and Temeraire apart. I love how Novik uses this fantasy story to teach a generation how not to fall victims of racism, sexism, and how nationalism does not preclude you for appreciating other cultures. And Friendship. what is true friendship. Despite all the love and well meaning, we can still fall victims to racism or selfishness because of a lack of knowledge and limited experience.
Still not a fan of the Dragons as a whole. I love the relationship and the bond Laurence and Temeraire have. I love the life lessons, but sometimes the Dragons are hard to get past....more
I am impressed at how closely the book and movie are and the majority of my favorite lines in the movie are also found in the book. It gives so much credit to Goldman as a superb author.
The narrator of the book caught me off guard and it took a while to become comfortable with him. After finishing the book, it does make the book better. The abridged version of The Princess Bride. ;)...more
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