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Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, #1)

Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
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Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

430

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

World Of Arianus • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Dragon Wing by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman is the first book in the The Death Gate Cycle series. The story follows a prisoner's escape, a necromancer, and a young boy navigating through a technologically advanced world split into four elemental realms, as they confront complex challenges and mysteries.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

30,474 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dragon Wing by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman excels in world-building and character depth, drawing praise for its imaginative setting and complex plot. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally difficult to follow. Overall, the engaging story and rich detail make it a compelling read for fantasy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, #1)?

Readers who relish intricate world-building and epic fantasy quests will enjoy Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragon Wing. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Terry Brooks's The Sword of Shannara series will find similar appeals in its rich narrative and complex characters.

4.3

30,474 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

430

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

World Of Arianus • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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