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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Book Review : His Majesty's Dragon

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Book Review: His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik

In my opinion, one of the most extraordinary works of fiction in the recent years. Set in the Napoleonic era, this book speaks extensively about the reign of Napoleon from the British point of view. An interesting point is the inclusion of dragons as aerial battle vessels… Nope the MOST important point of the book is the inclusion of dragons and their handlers.

Captain Will Laurence of the British Navy captures a rare dragon egg bound for France, the egg hatches and the young dragon unexpectedly bonds with Laurence. Named Temeraire, the young dragon and his captain soon join the Aerial Corps as the frontline aerial defence against Napoleon’s aerial attacks against Britain.

At a first glance the book already seems interesting, brimming with recommendations and blazoned with quotes from world-renowned authors such as Stephen King. However, throw your self in the book and you’ll find that its easily one of the most captivating books you’ll ever read. The plot is excellent, with many twists and turns forcing you to guess and discard theories on what happens next. The main characters, Temeraire and Laurence capture your heart from the very beginning of the story and it justs gets better and better. Naomi Novik excels in twisting the story’s plot such that your laughing in glee 1 minute and wiping tears away the next.

Definitely a must read for all fantasy and dragon fans

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Nicholas

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