Dragon Keeper: Volume One of the Rain Wilds Chronicles Audiobook

" I'm a big fan of Robin Hobbs' other trilogies, especially the Farseers, but I didn't like this one as much. Hobbs didn't seem to do an adequate job of describing this "new world" and its fantastical nature, as she's done in other books. The characters are three-dimensional, but there wasn't really one that you can attach to or admire. The book also lacked action, which is probably partly because it's part I. I still want to read the other two books based on her past writing. "

" More mature than it seems at the start - very interesting take on the typical dragon-human relationship! "

" Didn't know if I was going to appreciate this book at the beginning, but did get quite irritated when I saw that it wasn't going to be concluded before ending; at least an ending of some sort would have been appreciated. However, I do find that I need to read the second book to see if there is some form of ending before going to the third and hopefully conclusion of the series. "

" I didn't care for Robin Hobb's last series. I'm glad to see that she's gone back to the Bingtown traders and Liveships world. This was another book that I could get lost in and forget about the real world for awhile. Sometimes books are the best pain medication for me. "

" I was so looking forward to this. But it's like Ms. Hobb's Soldier Son trilogy which I disliked -- still written brilliantly, but with far too much ugliness and violence against her characters for my own taste. Even the love interests were full of violence and silly quarreling. With this book I'm sad to say I'm finished with this writer. I had hoped for so much more, since it ties into several of her other trilogies which I enjoyed -- though since it especially ties into the Liveship trilogy I guess I should have known better. It was nice to see a teensy tiny bit more about the dragons and their Elderling people but I was reading this to get an awful lot more about them, in an enjoyable book -- this disappointed on both accounts. I hope Ms. Hobb's writing is not reflecting a particularly difficult or depressing life, but I no longer have an interest in following it. "

" Not as good as "the tawny man" or "the liveship traders" trilogies, but great in itself. "

" I just love Robin Hobb. I've been looking forward to reading these books for ages, and I wasn't disappointed. I love the characters she creates. She gives you heroes with real flaws and villains with real motivations. And DRAGONS! "

" I appreciate that I don't always know where Hobb will take the story. I appreciate surprises. "

" Maybe it's my bias toward Robin Hobb as a writer, but I loved the story she set forth in this book. She has a way of intertwining several stories which doesn't seem trite. That said, this is NOT her best book and I like her Liveship Traders trilogy far more. "

" This is a closer look at the Rain Wilders, a people who were touched on briefly in other books. It answers some questions and introduces new mysteries. A good read. "

" This was a $1.98 download on itunes and in the end it was worth just about what I paid for it. It was really long and then in the end basically just said, to find out what happens, read the next book. It did have some good sections, mainly with the character Alise but overall it was unsatisfying "

" I didn't love any of the characters in this book. The situations were interesting, and there was some drama, but that is about all that this book had going for it. Without someone like Fitz or The Fool to anchor me, this story had trouble reeling me in. "

" Not as good as the rest of her books. I had liked the Liveship Traders trilogy but the Rainwild chronicles isn't as good as I thought it would be. "

" A nice edition to the Farseer book family. I really liked the characters, I always love Robin's character development and I wasn't disappointed. I wish she would have left out the homosexuality, but it was easy to overlook. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I like the way the author paired and reflected the personalities between the humans and the dragons. "

" Interesting start.. Doesn't quite match the Liveship trader's trilogy but we shall see. "

" I m reading it again as the final book is out !! Robin makes those dragons so true and believable you can actually see them in your garden ! "

" I love how Hobb characterizes Dragons--entitled, self-centered, similar to the way she's portrayed cats, but unique in their intelligence. "

" This is an okay book. The story starts out slow, but it's still a page turner. I am little bit dissapointed with the ending the because "a sequel" is too obvious. "

" I loved it it was quite interesting "

" It was really slow at the beginning but towards the end it got a little better. But I would not read it again. I would not recommend DRAGON KEEPER to any one. It might be good, but when I read it it was bad. I still read it all the way through. "

" i loved this book i read in year 3. it was a beautiful book. highly recommend it. "

" Naga!! Entah kenapa saya suka banget sama makhluk satu ini.. :D "

" It was very simple yet I couldn't put it down "

" My only gripe about this book is that I want more, more, more. :P "

" THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" Robin Hobb, your books always keep me up late at night. "

" Too little plot, too much drama! Still an enjoyable read, but I definitely found myself getting frustrated at the characters as they keep making the same mistakes and obsessing over the same problems as in book one. "

" I really enjoyed this adventure and I hope that Robin will continue with these characters! "

" poorly written. so it is not upto my standard of fantasy books. :( "

" The Rain Wilds Chronicles is amazing! You have to read the 'Liveships' books to understand but the writing is wonderful and creates that moving picture in your mind that just isn't there in many books. Great Job Robin Hobb and cannot wait for the conclusion to this trilogy. "

" this was (and is) an awesome book :) if you really like asian culture, dragons and adventure, you'll like this book. "

" That is a good book. Ping is very poor. "

" This second book of the Rain Wild Chronicles was well written. I do like the way Robin Hobb writes and look forward to reading more of her books. "

" starting to read it tonight,i am sure it will be great as the previous part*********finished it yesterday and i must say the book is awesome..the kind of book you don't wanna put down until u get to the last page.. "

" I love this lady's writing style and what a wonderful, imaginitive story! I will be reading more of her stuffand I look very forward to more in this series... "

" Gave up somewhere around the midpoint. Easily the most boring book I can remember reading. "

" I really enjoyed the book, can't wait for the next one!! "