Dragon Age: The Calling Audiobook

" A fun fantasy read, really only worthwhile if you are a fan of the videogame franchise as it fills in some of the history leading up the RPG's storyline "

" Nice supplement to the game. "

" It's very slow starting out, but it really picks up somewhere just after the middle. "

" This book is an excellent follow up to The Stolen Throne and again follows King Maric's exploits as he joins a group of grey wardens as they delve into the deep roads in an effort to prevent a blight from happening. Taking place fourteen years after Maric's reclaiming of the throne he has matured significantly and has been unhappy with the path his life has taken in recent years. A younger Duncan is also present in this book which gives greater insight into how he became the skilled grey warden he is in DA:Origins. Overall a great read which had me so glued to it that I often read five chapters at a time. "

" Started out very slow, and picked up speed in the middle. I was fully prepared to give it three stars but the last couple chapters really ramped it up. "

" Assumes you've read The Stolen Throne. Also assumes you then go on to play the video game. So just jumping in to read this book without having read the first book is a mistake, because it is a direct sequel and you will not understand how the characters have developed. But not continuing on to play the game leaves some loose ends that don't get tied up, because it is a direct prequel as well. I didn't like it as much, but I didn't dislike it either. "

" The book was pretty good all except the ending... I felt a lot of the characters started to fall apart and started doing things that were out of charterers... it just wasn't believable to me what they were doing. Other then that little snag its actually a pretty good book, but I have to give it 3 stars just because it seemed so rush to end and they bent the characters around to much at the end. "

" Outstanding for a video game license book. "

" Not quite as exciting as the Stolen trhone but would recommend nonetheless. "

" Far darker than its predecessor. Slow at first, excellent second half. I'm curious to see where they take this turn of events, in the games or further novelisations. "

" I enjoyed the adventure this book brought me on. I felt very connected to the characters despite them not being that well writen and developed. This was a very easy and fun read but nothing spectacular. "

" A story about a video game. I liked the writing in the game but found the novel to be a drab take on the stereotypical fantasy story. "

" It's not Hugo material, but if you're into Dragon age, read it. It provides treasure troves of backstory and lore. "

" Couldn't get deeper into this book as i listened to it in audio-book form and the narrators voice acting was annoying, to say the least. "

" More Dragon Age backstory. Must read for any Dragon Age fan. "

" Pretty good book if you like the Dragon Age lore.. "

" Loved getting behind the game. However, quite a few errors that should have been spotted and corrected in the editing process. "

" I'm reminded of a different review in which we are told of battles and conflict, rather than shown the conflict. Gaider repeats his mistakes here, and I can sense another book where I may enjoy some of it and then eventually just want it to end. "

" a good video game book. i am looking forward to more from this world "

" While I wouldn't have bothered reading the book if I hadn't already been a fan of the Dragon Age: Origins RPG, it ended up being a solid read, and a welcome return to the DA:O universe. "

" If you like Dragon Age: Origins, this is a fantastic prequel to the game. I really enjoy the background that it adds. "

" for a video game tie-in book it's not terrible...i'm way into the lore of the game so there you go. "

" Excellent insight into established characters, but an unfortunately rushed ending that left me a bit disappointed. "

" To those DAO enthusiasts with an attachment to the world and its characters, this is the story to read. Very expansive and lore filled, which gave me a better understanding about its story behind the game. "

" Good pulp novel for a video game tie in, better for learning more world lore. Just to tie in to the RPG stuff. "

" A book that reads like an utterly average mission, no more no less. Some nice back story about some of the peripheral DA:O characters. "

" Perhaps my obsession with the games has gone too far if I'm actually reading the tie-in novels, but I am and I liked this one. I wanted more backstory and detail about the world and I got it. Although I'm kind of like "Really? :/" about the reveal at the end. "

" Lots of great background on characters I've always found interesting, such as the Architect and Alistair's parents as well as Duncan. Very good read and looking forward to Wynne's story in the next novel. "

" a good video game book. i am looking forward to more from this world "

" Outstanding for a video game license book. "

" Well-written rousing tale; quite good for a video game license. "

" Dragon-age...dragon-age.....the beginning...the rise of Maric...and the liberation of Ferelden.One of the best stories ever: friendship, love, betrayal and memorable battles. "

" An enlightening look at the Ferelden world prior to the games. Very much enjoyed. "

" While I wouldn't have bothered reading the book if I hadn't already been a fan of the Dragon Age: Origins RPG, it ended up being a solid read, and a welcome return to the DA:O universe. "

" Enjoyed it so much that I ordered the next book right away. I do hope he continues this epic Saga, very entertaining even if you don't play the video game. "

" I liked this story. It certainly adds a lot to Duncans character. "

" I really liked this book. It was a great story and a great compliment to the games. "

" i thought it was the greatest story i have ever read! Great job David Gaider, Keep up the good work and loved the video game. "

" fairly entertaining read. A little TOO predicable in parts, but overall, I found it enjoyable. "

" good intro into the first game; i'd make sure to read the Stolen thrown first though. "

" Not bad. Better than the first one (less rushed!) "

" It's very slow starting out, but it really picks up somewhere just after the middle. "

" Duncan was very interesting and amusing in his youth. This also changes my perspective on the story of the games that come after it. "

" This was definitely a much stronger book than the first one, and I really loved this one. It was very much in line with what I expected, where the first one fell awful flat. "