Dragon Haven
Robin Hobb
Reviewed by Gail Jamieson
Book Two of The Rain Wild Chronicles
This continues the story begun in "The Dragon Keeper". The dragons
and their keepers continue their journey up the Rain wild River. Alise and
Leftrin's relationship becomes more complex and she is divided by her feelings
for him. Sedric's relationship with the dragons changes and he comes to
understand that Hest has been using the feelings that Sedric has for him to
manipulate Sedric and he comes to realize that he can rely on himself.
The dragons themselves become more independent and realize that their
relationship with their keepers is one in which both sides should benefit
equally.
The legendary city of Kelsingra is found but it is not quite what either
dragons or keepers expect. The human companions have to make decisions
which will affect the rest of their lives.
I found this story very readable and as usual Robin Hobb's characters,
human and otherwise seem fully described and I was keen to see what would
happen to them as the story progressed.
I enjoyed this novel but am not sure that the story is actually finished.
Robin Hobb usually writes trilogies but this tale seems essentially
complete. I can see where more could be written but I don't see that it is
necessary.
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