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| Original Title: | A Natural History of Dragons |
| ISBN: | 0765331969 (ISBN13: 9780765331960) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://us.macmillan.com/anaturalhistoryofdragons/MarieBrennan |
| Series: | The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1 |
| Literary Awards: | World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2014), Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire Nominee for Roman étranger (2017) (2019), Chesley Award for Best cover Illustration Hardback book (2014), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2013) |
Marie Brennan
Hardcover | Pages: 334 pages Rating: 3.82 | 22247 Users | 3342 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1) |
| Author | : | Marie Brennan |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 334 pages |
| Published | : | February 5th 2013 by Tor Books |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Dragons. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction |
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You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one's life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . . All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day. Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.Rating Epithetical Books A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1)
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A Natural History of Dragons is a faux-memoir by an aristocratic lady scientist, a dragon enthusiast. The book had a very strong start, the chapters on her childhood are so promising, and the commentary on women's total legal dependancy on their husbands was very interesting. Unfortunately, the story goes downhill just when it's supposed to get more exciting: when the protagonist goes on an excursion abroad to study dragons.It. Was. So. Boring! The dragons are tangential to the story, at best.The preface drew me in with its strong voice and promise to relate the adventure-filled career of a lady naturalist in an alternate Victorian age, studying dragons. The book itself is entertaining, but doesn't quite live up to that promise.A Natural History of Dragons is the first in what looks to be a long series of fictionalized memoirs of Isabella, Lady Trent, a dragon naturalist. In this book, Isabella briefly takes readers through her childhood, courtship and marriage, then moves on to
A Lovely book and great summer read, but oh how I wish things had turned out differently...(view spoiler)[Not sure I'd want to continue the series now that Jacob is gone. I hadn't intended to become attached to Isabella and Jacob's relationship--it just happened--and now that he's gone, it feels as though much of the strength and spirit of the story are gone along with him (hide spoiler)].
Executive Summary: The book has surprisingly few dragons in it for being in the title of the book. It's still a decent book, but I found myself underwhelmed by the end of it. Full Review I was hesitant to read this book when it was announced as the December pick for Sword & Laser. I like dragons, but the concept of this book made me apprehensive.I ended up really enjoying the start of this book though. It really appealed to my inner scientist that wants to categorize things and understand
4.5 stars One benefit of being an old woman now, and moreover one who has been called a "national treasure," is that there are very few who can tell me what I may and may not write. Ever since she was a child, Isabella was obsessed, absolutely obsessed, with dragons. She would spent long hours curled up with her favorite book, A Natural History of Dragons and for a while, she was indulged by her father...but unfortunately that could not last. No gentleman would want a wife covered in scars
I tried to really love this book. Its started out strong and then mid-book and ending was so-so. Glad you enjoyed it.
4.5 stars One benefit of being an old woman now, and moreover one who has been called a "national treasure," is that there are very few who can tell me what I may and may not write. Ever since she was a child, Isabella was obsessed, absolutely obsessed, with dragons. She would spent long hours curled up with her favorite book, A Natural History of Dragons and for a while, she was indulged by her father...but unfortunately that could not last. No gentleman would want a wife covered in scars
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