Victory of Eagles

Temeraire, Book 5

De: Naomi Novik

Narrado por: Simon Vance

Duración: 10 h y 27 m

Resumen del Editor

Naomi Novik's triumphant debut, His Majesty's Dragon, introduced a dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will Laurence. Now in the latest novel, they soar to new heights of breathtaking action and brilliant imagination.

It is a grim time for the dragon Temeraire. On the heels of his mission to Africa, seeking the cure for a deadly contagion, he has been removed from military service - and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. For Britain, conditions are grimmer still: Napoleon's resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon's prime objective: the occupation of London.

Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon's forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war and to aid the resistance against the invasion before Napoleon's foothold on England's shores can become a stranglehold.

If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain's scattered forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before - for king and country, and for their own liberty. But can the French aggressors be well and truly routed, or will a treacherous alliance deliver Britain into the hands of her would-be conquerors?

Dragon tales: don't miss the rest of the Temeraire series.

©2008 Naomi Novik (P)2008 Random House, Inc.

A good book, but difficult in some ways

Would you listen to Victory of Eagles again? Why?

Yes. If I listen to the series again, I don't skip books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Temeraire. This book lets us into his head, and Naomi Novik does an incredible job of making his thought process notably not human. He's almost childlike at points, but never unintelligent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book can be difficult. Lawrence is punished for doing the right thing, and he spends this entire book suffering the consequences. While realistic, it can be unsettling to see this, especially when there's no indication that this burden will ever be removed from him.

Great read!

Loved it! Her books are always great, but this is my favorite Temeraire so far!

Loved this book!

I have read the books as well as listened to the audio several times. I enjoyed them just as much each time.

Favourite In Series So Far

Am really enjoying this series. Novik is an exceptional writer and develops many wonderful characters. Regarding this particular installment, there was lots of aerial action, new interesting characters were added in, there was a compelling storyline and I really like how she treated Captain Lawrence in the story. It deepened this character another degree, which serves to strengthen the overall series.

Everything about this series is very cool - the historical aspect, the intelligent dragons, the human characters, the storyline, the writing and the narration. It's top notch in everyway and this particular story was my fav thus far. Highly recommended.

Awesome inventive and exciting battles

Loved it! Awesome inventive and exciting battles and climaxes gave me chills. Simon was excellent as well as in the other Temeraire books

Quite good

While this story doesn't hold the same tone of thrilling adventure, dealing instead with a homeland invaded and desperate acts, there is still all the same delight to be taken in Tamaraire and Lawrence. The performance by Vance is nothing less than what I would expect.

Victory of Eagles

Well written and expertly narrated. Full of excitement and intrigue. 10/10 will recommend to friends and family.

what a come back one of best in the series

Would you listen to Victory of Eagles again? Why?

i already am

What was one of the most memorable moments of Victory of Eagles?

TEMERAIRE LEADING THE BAND OF DRAGONS

What about Simon Vance???s performance did you like?

HE BRINGS THE BOOK ALIVE

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

there were several. when temeraire threaten the general---when Lawarence found out from the admiral that he would not needed to be a traitor an the dragons would have been saved . his brother would not let him in house. an there was about 10 more.... an for those who have not read book remember about the "wedding ring".

Any additional comments?

great book!!!!!!!

The best book in the series.

Let's be honest. This is by far the most action packed piece introduced in the series. There is war and dragon promotions, coupled with surprises that will leave you speechless with anticipatory lust.

Only Ms. Novik

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recommend this book to anyone who likes Dragons, or has studied the Napolenic wars. They are exciting, interesting, and surprisingly accurate in the wars's history. A geographical knowledge of England would help make good sense of this book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Laurence will never get over his "luck" in impressing a baby dragon, but he carries on anyway.

Which scene was your favorite?

Temeraire's commission and pay arguments

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Too long for that, but I finished it as quickly as I could

Any additional comments?

It is hard to wait for book #9 and see how this saga ends.