Dragon Airways (Audible Audio Edition) Fred Kennedy Brian Rathbone LLC White Wolf Press Books
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Emmet is a boy with special needs and unusual talents. His ability to sense magic makes him valuable to both sides of the war. Fleeing those sent to capture him, he and his sister board Dragon Airways, not knowing friend from foe. Some betray him; others risk their lives trying to save him. Never would he have guessed the impact an aging dragon would have on his life or the adventures they would have together.
Dragon Airways (Audible Audio Edition) Fred Kennedy Brian Rathbone LLC White Wolf Press Books
Originally posted on Tales to Tide You OverI don’t remember when I chose this book originally or why, but I noticed it on my extensive to-be-read list and decided to give Dragon Airways a try. It starts slowly with so many points of view (POV) it’s a little overwhelming at first, but here’s the thing. Each POV offers another piece of the puzzle, revealing a complex world full of people both with good and bad intentions, but none of the characters are simple.
The downside of so many POVs is while the reader is never left in the dark, sometimes the tension is cut because there are few unanswered questions. On the other hand, the seeding was excellent so when later events unfold, the solutions don’t come out of nowhere but rather are founded on events we already know.
Once we’re more familiar with the main cast, the focus narrows a bit. The story demonstrates the devastating costs of war to all sides and the dangers of a brutal megalomaniac. It does this through the eyes of those with decision-making power and those without.
The readers take a few harsh blows in this lesson, but at the same time, there are some wonderful reconciliations and new discoveries. These act as gifts in the face of tragedy, whether it’s a character stepping into a leadership role or finding a new artifact of legend to aid their cause.
I’m speaking generally to avoid spoilers. The essence of the story is a sister’s love for her unusual brother and a bad king’s desire to use those like Emmet to increase his magic hoard.
Emmet can sense magic. He is the equivalent of an autistic child with time sense as his overwhelm. His character is a real strength in an already strong cast in part because we see him through his sister’s eyes and his own.
Riette hates herself for not being better at caring for Emmet, all the while unaware he is cognizant of what’s going on around him if unable to articulate it. That’s just one complexity the characters struggle with, and it’s well written even when the actual writing has rough sections and sometimes repeats concepts more than once.
Then, of course, there are the dragons themselves who play a critical role and are fully realized even though they don’t exactly communicate with people in words. There is no question the strength of the bond between rider and dragon, but who is in command might not be so clear.
Bottom line, the book creates a fascinating world peopled with characters to love and hate. It then places them inside a harrowing story with powerful insights into long wars and those who wage them. A big story told from the middle of the battlefield with the characters growing understanding along with the reader. It’s well worth holding on through the slow beginning, and I’m glad Dragon Airways caught my eye.
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Dragon Airways (Audible Audio Edition) Fred Kennedy Brian Rathbone LLC White Wolf Press Books Reviews
I've always been partial toward dragons, but this rendering of their relationship with humans was refreshing and reminded me of the Dragonriders of Pern, but with a sort of communication ability. Good job!!
Excellent storyline. Characters are fully formed and mix well. The only criticism I have is the occasional duplicate word or a word that makes no sense in its placement. That makes for a bumpy read when mostly it is a smooth read. Will read more by this creative author.
Young adult magic adventure where youngsters have such resolve and bravado to fight for what is right and turn out to have such amazing powers. Also, sellting up nicely for sequels by introducing some unsolved problems and the main villains getting away.
Four stars for being decently written - not brilliant, but no major flaws.
Excellent reading for any age group. Lots of action. Fights between men on dragons and modern planes were so exciting I felt I was there experiencing everything with them. The bonds between the Dragon riders and their dragons were spellbinding. I would recommend this book to all ages. No inappropriate language or situations just good reading.
A story about dragons and magic, The story ended a little as abrupt for me but after thinking about it, it ended good with it continuing in another book. There was evil rulers, war, and baby dragons . A good easy read
Dragon Airways by Brian Rathbone is one of those books made for kids but everyone will love! I am far from kids age but I just adored this book. I loved the dragons and the fantasy/steampunk theme. I loved the magic, the plot, the well developed characters that stole my heart. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME!!!. Truly unique and enjoyable. Lots of action, adventure, fantasy, and great dialogue. The reader never gets bored. I won this on Goodreads!!( The paperback then bought an ebook) I am so glad I did, I might never have read it. Thanks so much!!!
Overall, this is a pretty good book. Not a great book, but solidly good. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Steampunk and dragons.
The writing is not anything spectacular, but it is competent and relatively creative. The plot moves along nicely at just the right pace for the most part. The few exceptions to this are a few places where things are a trifle rushed -- but not too badly, just a little.
The characters are archetypal, but believable and well developed. The good guys are all people we can care about, and the bad guys are easy to dislike.
The one real complaint I have with this story is the young hero, Emmett. I'm not sure if he is the main character or his sister is, for one thing -- they both get roughly equal attention from the third-person narrator. Towards the end of the book, Emmett also begins to somewhat overly resemble Christopher Paolini's Eragon. This is a problem because the story of Eragon was just a reworking of the story of Luke Skywalker -- "Star Wars with a dragon," as I like to describe it. This story has enough differences to mostly stand on its own, but dances awfully close to the "poor boy becomes a war hero through magic" cliche.
One thing I am extremely grateful for is that the book has clearly been proofread. I don't recall a single typo or grammatical error disturbing the flow of the prose. I grumble about this a lot in my reviews, because suddenly encountering the wrong word spelled correctly or a glaring grammar problem is rather like driving your car into a brick wall. It is good to know that proofreading is still occasionally practiced!
Originally posted on Tales to Tide You Over
I don’t remember when I chose this book originally or why, but I noticed it on my extensive to-be-read list and decided to give Dragon Airways a try. It starts slowly with so many points of view (POV) it’s a little overwhelming at first, but here’s the thing. Each POV offers another piece of the puzzle, revealing a complex world full of people both with good and bad intentions, but none of the characters are simple.
The downside of so many POVs is while the reader is never left in the dark, sometimes the tension is cut because there are few unanswered questions. On the other hand, the seeding was excellent so when later events unfold, the solutions don’t come out of nowhere but rather are founded on events we already know.
Once we’re more familiar with the main cast, the focus narrows a bit. The story demonstrates the devastating costs of war to all sides and the dangers of a brutal megalomaniac. It does this through the eyes of those with decision-making power and those without.
The readers take a few harsh blows in this lesson, but at the same time, there are some wonderful reconciliations and new discoveries. These act as gifts in the face of tragedy, whether it’s a character stepping into a leadership role or finding a new artifact of legend to aid their cause.
I’m speaking generally to avoid spoilers. The essence of the story is a sister’s love for her unusual brother and a bad king’s desire to use those like Emmet to increase his magic hoard.
Emmet can sense magic. He is the equivalent of an autistic child with time sense as his overwhelm. His character is a real strength in an already strong cast in part because we see him through his sister’s eyes and his own.
Riette hates herself for not being better at caring for Emmet, all the while unaware he is cognizant of what’s going on around him if unable to articulate it. That’s just one complexity the characters struggle with, and it’s well written even when the actual writing has rough sections and sometimes repeats concepts more than once.
Then, of course, there are the dragons themselves who play a critical role and are fully realized even though they don’t exactly communicate with people in words. There is no question the strength of the bond between rider and dragon, but who is in command might not be so clear.
Bottom line, the book creates a fascinating world peopled with characters to love and hate. It then places them inside a harrowing story with powerful insights into long wars and those who wage them. A big story told from the middle of the battlefield with the characters growing understanding along with the reader. It’s well worth holding on through the slow beginning, and I’m glad Dragon Airways caught my eye.
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