The Dragon of Despair
2004 book by Jane Lindskold
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The Dragon of Despair is a 2003 fantasy novel by Jane Lindskold. The book is the third in the Firekeeper Saga, happening about a year after Wolf's Head, Wolf's Heart.
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| Author | Jane Lindskold |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Firekeeper Saga |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Tor Fantasy |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-7653-0259-4 |
| Preceded by | Wolf's Head, Wolf's Heart |
| Followed by | Wolf Captured |
Synopsis
The novel continues the story of Firekeeper, who must deal with the continued machinations of Melina Shield. Continuing to desire power and strong magic, Melina has brainwashed a powerful leader into marrying her. It's up to Firekeeper to stop Melina and hopefully bring peace.
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Reception
Don D'Ammassa, who reviewed for the Chronicle: SF, Fantasy & Horror's Monthly Trade Journal, considered The Dragon of Despair to be an improvement on the two previous books in the series, "despite its familiar plot".[4] Jackie Cassada, for the Library Journal, considered the book to be an enjoyable closure to the first three books of the series, praising "[t]he author's ability to create complex tales involving believable human and animal characters".[5] Barbara Riley of The Santa Fe New Mexican also wrote a favorable review and a reviewer for the Albuquerque Journal noted that Lindskold had done "a hefty amount of study on wolf behavior".[6][7]
Kirkus Reviews criticized Lindskold's book, saying the "distracting subplots, tedious dialogue, and multiple points of view stalls a story that starts too slowly and never gains momentum."[8] Publishers Weekly, on the other hand, praised the story, especially for Lindskold's use of "lore about pack behavior and feral animals."[9]
