Didn't want to leave Jenny and the dragon

I found myself in my head all day after finishing Dragonsbane, wanting to wander off into the world of Jenny and John, and the dragon. I love Barbara Hambley's stories. I love that she has strong female characters who have both self determination and a purpose in life beyond that of a husband and children- and Jenny's dilemma is no less significant now than it was when the book was written, maybe more so. I also love a good love story - and it is a love story, even if they have been together ten years, and have two children. The narrator does a decent job, manages to get most of his phrasing right, even if he does say "nitch" for niche....

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Favorite

I heard about this author and this book in an interview of Tamara Pierce and Brandon Sanderson. Both authors listed this book as among those that influenced them profoundly. It did not disappoint.

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one of my favorite listens

I've loved Barbara Hambly since I first read her in college, but it had been several years since I read her. Picking this up on the recommendation of another favorite author, Brandon Sanderson, re emphasized what I knew all those years ago--Hambly's writing is lyrical, fluid, and sensitive. And the reader was exactly right--emotive without over-performing, allowing the felicity of Hambly's prose to take center stage.

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Great voices!

The tone of the narrator really matched the pacing of the book. It felt relaxed but also wondrous.

captivating story, fantastic narration

Complex characters, gorgeous settings, well paced action, brilliantly read. I'm only sad it's not longer.

Awesome Book

This book was in my father's library for years but I had never gotten around to reading it. Well, I had been missing out. This had a great story that kept me guessing throughout. The twists and turns never seemed unreasonable, just more creative than my own expectations.

Absolute Love

This book is such a gem. Pure poetry and beautifully delivered. I looked forward to listening and hearing how Barbara Hambly skillfully intertwined and developed each character.

Meh - Slow Story But Enjoyable

A more than slightly neurotic witch who spends most of the book in her head, rehashing the same events that result in anxiety, worry, envy, anger, frustration, fear, and guilt. The narrator does a good job and that salvages the story from being insufferable. The overall story is good but pacing is very slow because the scenes that move the plot forward are short and far between and the time spent in the main character's head, where she replay's the same events, make up the majority of the book. I can't recommend it but I did enjoy it and don't regret listening to it. Check it out if you want to feel better about yourself because you'll realize that at least you're not as conflicted as this character.

Enjoyable story! Creativity meets individual thinking

I really liked this book. I felt like it opened my mind to new ways at looking at magic, dragons, and characters. If you like fantasy and you like dragons you should enjoy the his book.

Beloved favorite

The novels in this world that follow Dragonsbane are also excellent novels, but this one forever remains my most loved novel.