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Throne of Jade (Temeraire) by Naomi Novik
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My book today is the 2nd in the Temeraire series, an alternative history of the World War (i.e. a WW 1 with Dragons). Pretty interesting so far, but thenwhat book with dragons wouldn't be?!
: My book today is the 2nd in the Temeraire series, an alternative history of the World War (i.e. a WW 1 with Dragons). Pretty interesting so far, but thenwhat book with dragons wouldn't be?!From Page 117:
"Already the battle seemed like a nightmare in his own memory: the endless gaudy stream of the fireworks and the red light of the cannon firing, the ash-white eyes of the Fleur-de-Nuit in the dark, bitter smoke on his tongue, and above all the slow, descent of the wave, like a curtain lowering upon a play. He stroked Tremeraire's arm in silence, and together they watched the wake of the ship slipping gently by."
That is still only two sentences, you know! I'm so excited to add to what you are reading to my reading list - really need suggestions for the 23 hour transatlantic flight I'm on this week.
Excellent teaser - that's one heck of an enticing clip! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Throne of Jade! I haven't read past the first 2 books in the Temeraire series, but I DEFINITELY want to get to the others at some point...
ReplyDeleteI have'nt heard of this book before but I love how descriptive it was :) Great teaser and I hope you have a safe flight!
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I haven't heard of this one either! It sounds very good though! I hope you enjoy your flight!!
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I love this series! Isn't it a retelling of the Napoleonic Wars.
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My teaser is here
This is a great series!
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This is even beautiful in all its destruction! Unusual combination of fantasy and WW, but I'll have to check this one. Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteI'd have read more history if there were more dragons. Good teaser!
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Great teaser!
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Enjoyable teaser. I think the cover of this book really goes with the title.
ReplyDeleteFabulously vivid teaser! My teaser from Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires) is here.
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Ooh definitely go for a good mystery or adventure for the 23 hour flight. Something to keep your mind of the fact that you're on a plane for that long. :) My teaser is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDelete@Melissa, EMily, BookishSnob - The series is a bit slow, but very descriptive all along!
ReplyDelete@Marg - It is more or less about the napoleonic wars, but really more about dragons...the wars are peripheral to the dragon battles.
@Lisa - I would have so read more history if there were dragons!! Instead of having to remember reams and reams of dates of temples being built and statues created.
That sort of trip will certainly give you a lot of reading time. Unluckily, I picked my teaser from the middle of a series.
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I love the cover of that book!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! It's an intriguing memory.
This sounds really good...I love long and complex sentences.
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Wow! Awesome teaser! I absolutely love the vivid imagery and description in the passage!
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I feel about the idea of WWI with dragons, but that's an excellent teaser!
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ReplyDeleteYou are travelling that far? I miss your reviews! Be back soon!
ReplyDelete@anachronist - Thank you! I'm online now, so will post a review over the weekend.
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