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The Dragon's Path (The Dagger and the Coin, #1)

Daniel Abraham
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The Dragon's Path (The Dagger and the Coin, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Daniel Abraham

The Dragon's Path (The Dagger and the Coin, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

555

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Epic Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Dragon's Path by Daniel Abraham follows several individuals navigating a continent on the brink of war. Key characters include a former soldier, a banker’s knight, and an idealistic noble. The story explores their personal struggles amidst the larger political and social turmoil in a richly detailed fantasy world.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,094 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daniel Abraham's The Dragon's Path is widely praised for its rich world-building, intricate plotting, and multidimensional characters, evoking comparisons with epic fantasy greats. However, some critics cite a slow start and excessive detail as drawbacks. Despite this, the book's political intrigue and nuanced storytelling have garnered it a dedicated following.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dragon's Path (The Dagger and the Coin, #1)?

Readers who relish intricate political drama and rich, multifaceted characters in their fantasy novels would enjoy The Dragon's Path by Daniel Abraham. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself will find its complex world-building and morally grey characters compelling.

4.1

24,094 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

555

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Epic Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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