The Temeraire trilogy could well be this year’s Jonathan Strange and Mr.
Her books are completely involving and probably addictive, their central conceit explored in clever detail with a great deal of wit and historical insight.” - San Francisco Chronicle “Novik’s influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O’Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. was immediately hooked by the writing, the research and the sheer courage of the whole enterprise.” - Chicago Tribune All hail Naomi Novik.” - The Washington Post Book World “ is soaring on the wings of a dragon.” - The New York Times At its heart, it’s a story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.” -NPR “Novik has accomplished something singular with her Temeraire series. . . . as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” -Entertainment Weekly (Editor’s Choice, Grade: A) “A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one looks for . . . “Enthralling reading-it’s like Jane Austen playing Dungeons & Dragons with Eragon’s Christopher Paolini.” - Time Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.” -Terry Brooks “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik.
Not only is it a new way to utilize dragons, it’s a very clever one and fits neatly into the historical niche this author has used.” -Anne McCaffrey Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick O’Brian? Not if you’ve read this wonderful, arresting novel.” -Stephen King “A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel . . . is a terrific meld of two genres that I particularly love-fantasy and historical epic.” -Peter Jackson “These are beautifully written novels-not only fresh, original, and fast paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart. Praise for His Majesty’s Dragon and the Temeraire series
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