Black Powder War (Temeraire Series #3)

A Riveting Read

I'm loving this series so far which combines McCaffrey's Pern (dragons!) and Horatio Hornblower daring do (Napoleonic wars) I gave this novel four stars only because it's slightly less amazing than the first two books. The first book marked it as unique among dragon fantasies I've read for giving dragons all the personality and intellect of the human characters. The second gave us a society of dragons integrated into China. In a world-building sense, this book can't match that--there's no further development or surprises in terms of Temeraire's or Laurence's character--but it's fully as engrossing a read and engaging an adventure. The last book took us to China, this one to Turkey and Germany of the Napoleonic era, and its part of the book's virtue to make me believe I visited those places--or at least what they would be like had dragons been part of the picture.

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Not As Great As the First Two

Black Powder War, the third book in the Temeraire series, was not quite as well written as His Majesty's Dragon or Throne of Jade (the two earlier books in the series). Although Black Powder War was very well action-packed, the essence of the story did not bring as much dynamic to the series other then the loss of Prussia and the fight for London (in the next book). Certainly a good read though, and I would recommend it to anyone continuing the series.

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Slightly dissapointed.

I have been keeping up with the serious and just finished this book. I was rather tired of it, it seemed as if Ms. Novik was rushing to put this book behind her and get to the next. I mean, she rushed through the travels and when Granby was shoved off of Temeraire, you only got a sentences about him and then in the next chapter he was perfectly healthy, like nothing had happened. I am fighting with myself to rate it three or four and have decided upon three because it was to rushed and she didn't show as much emotion as she had in her previous books. All in all, she rushed the book but it turned out okay in the end.

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A fabulous historical fantasy

His Majesty¿ Aerial Corps Captain Will Laurence and his partner HIS MAJESTY¿S DRAGON Temeraire the dragon relax after their Chinese escapades (see THRONE OF JADE). However, their R&R is cut short, when an envoy informs the daring duo of their assignment. They must travel to Istanbul to pick up three dragon eggs recently purchased from the Ottomans and bring them safely home before they hatch. Will hires Tharkay, a half-breed guide who has parents in both nations, and decides the land route is best. However, the trek is hazardous from natural causes, a falling out between the two nations, and mostly because of the raging Chinese dragon Lien, who vows vengeance on Laurence and Temeraire for the death of her human mate. All this is happening while the clock is running out and a betrayal makes it seemingly impossible to accomplish the mission. The latest Laurence-Temeraire adventure is once again a fabulous historical fantasy. The story line is filled with action and adventure while the secondary players add depth either to the escapades to the period. However, as always the tale is owned by the lead duo who both grows into better tolerant beings due to their relationship. Fans will enjoy the BLACK POWDER WAR.------- Harriet Klausner

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Awesome series

I was a little hesitant about getting into this series but once i started reading the first book, i couldn't put my Nook Color down to stop reading this amazing series. But one thing that mystifies me is how they say napoleon is killed in the first book and they still say he is alive. Very confusing. Otherwise i just love reading about will laurence and especially Temeraire, his dragon!

excellant read

just as good as the first two.

Excellent

The saga Temeraire and Capt. Laurence continues in book three of the series. As with her first two books, Naomi Novik has a way of telling a story such as this in a way that is believable. In a way that it doesn't appear fantastical. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series and I hope that the series doesn't end with Ms. Novik's 6th book.

Third book in a great series

I highly reccomend all of the books in the Temeraire series- they are so addicting! I bought the first one on general positive reviews (Napoleonic Wars! With dragons!) and the moment I finished it I ordered the next four and read all of those in breathless succession. I have not regretted this for an instant, even in the slower or more frustrating parts, and I am now restlessly anticipating the sixth book. All lovers of history, fantasy, war stories, or just plain interesting reading need to read these books. Get all five and pre-order the sixth, you will not be sorry.

Awsome book!

I loved this book alot. Great for young adult readers who like action. )

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