The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1)
The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Osten Ard • Medieval Fantasy World
2005
15+ years
Super Short Summary
Tad Williams' The Dragonbone Chair follows Simon, a young kitchen servant who becomes entangled in an epic battle over a lost kingdom's throne. As part of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series, it presents a rich fantasy world filled with myth, adventure, and intrigue.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams receives praise for its richly detailed world-building and complex characters, creating an immersive reading experience. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the narrative slow to start. Overall, it stands out as a compelling epic fantasy, though it demands patience from its audience.
Who Should Read The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #1)?
Fans of immersive fantasy worlds and intricate plots will relish The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams. Ideal for readers who enjoy the epic saga of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or the complex characters in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, this novel weaves rich storytelling with deep, vivid lore.
78,556 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Osten Ard • Medieval Fantasy World
2005
15+ years
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