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Dragonlance: Heroes #4
Kaz the Minotaur
But, the beast-man, scorned and hunted, knows,
Without honor there is nothing, not even death.
So, driven by the only ghosts that matter, Huma and himself, Kaz alone faces the scourge.
After the defeat of the Dark Queen and the death of Huma Dragonbane, the most famous of the Knights of Solamnia, Kaz, the renegade minotaur, wanders throught Krynn, telling the true tale of the land's most legendary hero, stalked by his enemies -- a haunted soul, an outcast, a hero. But when Kaz hears rumors of evil incidents, he returns to warn the Knights of Solamnia -- and is plunged into a dark nightmare of magic, danger and deja-vu.
1990 TSR MMPB, 6th printing. Great cover art and B&W maps and interior drawings.
Without honor there is nothing, not even death.
So, driven by the only ghosts that matter, Huma and himself, Kaz alone faces the scourge.
After the defeat of the Dark Queen and the death of Huma Dragonbane, the most famous of the Knights of Solamnia, Kaz, the renegade minotaur, wanders throught Krynn, telling the true tale of the land's most legendary hero, stalked by his enemies -- a haunted soul, an outcast, a hero. But when Kaz hears rumors of evil incidents, he returns to warn the Knights of Solamnia -- and is plunged into a dark nightmare of magic, danger and deja-vu.
1990 TSR MMPB, 6th printing. Great cover art and B&W maps and interior drawings.
314 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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Richard A. Knaak
282 books1,477 followersRichard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, the Dragonrealm and Black City Saint series (his own creations), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written several non-series fantasy books.
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January 9, 2023
2,5 estrellas en realidad.
Entretenida novela de fantasía que, pese a tener un muy buen inicio y un muy buen final, falla en mantener la calidad en sus capítulos centrales. Lo que es una pena porque la novela tiene potencial.
Acá conocemos a Kaz el minotauro, personaje que había aparecido previamente como secundario en "La leyenda de Huma", qué se dedica vagar por la tierra de Krynn acompañado de un Kender, lo que lo llevara a descubrir una pequeña conspiración que pretende traer de vuelta a un villano del pasado, Galán Dracos, algo que involucrará magos elfos, Caballeros de Solamia, una humana curandera y otros cuántos personajes más que irán apareciendo en algún momento de la trama.
Novela que me demoré varios meses en leer debido a su aburrido segundo tercio... y es que tras la resolución del misterio inicial la aventura va cuesta abajo al punto que sentí que estaba leyendo un montón de palabras juntas sin mayor significado. Todo se vuelve extremadamente previsible con Deus ex machinas por doquier y un uso excesivo de la magia como mecanismo de resolución lo que le quita toda emocion al relato.. pues es fantasía (bien contra el mal) ambos sabemos cómo va a terminar y el autor no nos entrega ninguna gran sorpresa en el camino, salvo por supuesto en el último tramo donde al menos nuestro protagonista solucióna su problema de proscrito lo que logra elevar el libro nuevamente para entregarnos una buena batalla donde por fin vemos a Kazz en acción de verdad, sin salvadas de milagro, o de último minuto, que solo terminan por restarle emocion al asunto.
En fin, una novela que pudo ser mejor, pero que en general me entretuvo y que al menos supone un gran avance en las habilidades literarias de su autor. La novela previa de Knaak "La leyenda de Huma" para mí es una de las peores novelas que he leido en mi vida. Cómo contraste, en esta hay hasta un par de frases célebres que terminé por remarcar, lo que ya es una gran Victoria.
¡Entretenida a secas! Si te gusta la Fantasía convencional con minotauros y sin grandes sorpresas de seguro te hara sentir que valió el rato.
Entretenida novela de fantasía que, pese a tener un muy buen inicio y un muy buen final, falla en mantener la calidad en sus capítulos centrales. Lo que es una pena porque la novela tiene potencial.
Acá conocemos a Kaz el minotauro, personaje que había aparecido previamente como secundario en "La leyenda de Huma", qué se dedica vagar por la tierra de Krynn acompañado de un Kender, lo que lo llevara a descubrir una pequeña conspiración que pretende traer de vuelta a un villano del pasado, Galán Dracos, algo que involucrará magos elfos, Caballeros de Solamia, una humana curandera y otros cuántos personajes más que irán apareciendo en algún momento de la trama.
Novela que me demoré varios meses en leer debido a su aburrido segundo tercio... y es que tras la resolución del misterio inicial la aventura va cuesta abajo al punto que sentí que estaba leyendo un montón de palabras juntas sin mayor significado. Todo se vuelve extremadamente previsible con Deus ex machinas por doquier y un uso excesivo de la magia como mecanismo de resolución lo que le quita toda emocion al relato.. pues es fantasía (bien contra el mal) ambos sabemos cómo va a terminar y el autor no nos entrega ninguna gran sorpresa en el camino, salvo por supuesto en el último tramo donde al menos nuestro protagonista solucióna su problema de proscrito lo que logra elevar el libro nuevamente para entregarnos una buena batalla donde por fin vemos a Kazz en acción de verdad, sin salvadas de milagro, o de último minuto, que solo terminan por restarle emocion al asunto.
En fin, una novela que pudo ser mejor, pero que en general me entretuvo y que al menos supone un gran avance en las habilidades literarias de su autor. La novela previa de Knaak "La leyenda de Huma" para mí es una de las peores novelas que he leido en mi vida. Cómo contraste, en esta hay hasta un par de frases célebres que terminé por remarcar, lo que ya es una gran Victoria.
¡Entretenida a secas! Si te gusta la Fantasía convencional con minotauros y sin grandes sorpresas de seguro te hara sentir que valió el rato.
July 29, 2012
THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE NOSTALGIA SPEAKING BUT I DONT REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK AND IT IS THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN
February 28, 2016
a brilliant book, kaz the minotaur is such a great character, so full of honour and so different to the rest of his race but then he was huma's companion during the war and downfall of takhisis!! the book keeps the reader on tenterhooks right through, very exciting and one is really hoping that kaz survives against all odds and of course as usual the kender character in the book, this time called dilbin is as lovable as usual and so fearless. Love this trait in the little people and their sense of awe in the face of fear!!!
February 21, 2025
Fantasy elves love to be named Sardal Crystalthorn and Argaen Ravenshadow.
Kaz the Minotaur was a great book, perhaps a bit better than Huma! Richard A. Knaak got to write a slightly more traditional dungeon crawler sword and sorcery with this one, which allowed for a bit more character work and some more creative story beats.
Kaz is such a fun hero, I love his cynical and exhausted attitude towards all the world-shattering fantasy nonsense he has to deal with, while still rising to the occasion when it's called for. His enthusiastic mentorship of Delbin the Kender was really endearing. Tesela was fun as an also slightly cynical, doing-her-best cleric, and I wish we had more time with her. The interpersonal squabbles between the pursuing minotaurs and the chase was really compelling, and created a good impending danger. Sardal was a neat bit character, and Argaen was an interesting take on a villain in his power struggle with the villain from the previous book.
I loooooved the haunted castle adventure in the middle third of the book, it really took off there. The mystery of the stone dragon was a cool looming danger. The siege of the villains lair was a strong framing device, and I loved Kaz saving the world and then having to drag himself out of bed for one last blood combat. The action flowed a bit more naturally in Kaz than it did in Huma, with Knaak being allowed to have a bit more fun with things.
There's a version of this book that focused on the cat and mouse chase between Kaz and his pursuers, or one that developed the mystery of Vingaard Keep a little more thoroughly that would have pushed this into 5 stars. As it stands, I really enjoyed this one and I'm looking forward to reading more of the Knaak Dragonlance books.
Kaz the Minotaur was a great book, perhaps a bit better than Huma! Richard A. Knaak got to write a slightly more traditional dungeon crawler sword and sorcery with this one, which allowed for a bit more character work and some more creative story beats.
Kaz is such a fun hero, I love his cynical and exhausted attitude towards all the world-shattering fantasy nonsense he has to deal with, while still rising to the occasion when it's called for. His enthusiastic mentorship of Delbin the Kender was really endearing. Tesela was fun as an also slightly cynical, doing-her-best cleric, and I wish we had more time with her. The interpersonal squabbles between the pursuing minotaurs and the chase was really compelling, and created a good impending danger. Sardal was a neat bit character, and Argaen was an interesting take on a villain in his power struggle with the villain from the previous book.
I loooooved the haunted castle adventure in the middle third of the book, it really took off there. The mystery of the stone dragon was a cool looming danger. The siege of the villains lair was a strong framing device, and I loved Kaz saving the world and then having to drag himself out of bed for one last blood combat. The action flowed a bit more naturally in Kaz than it did in Huma, with Knaak being allowed to have a bit more fun with things.
There's a version of this book that focused on the cat and mouse chase between Kaz and his pursuers, or one that developed the mystery of Vingaard Keep a little more thoroughly that would have pushed this into 5 stars. As it stands, I really enjoyed this one and I'm looking forward to reading more of the Knaak Dragonlance books.
May 26, 2023
2.5 estrellas
Muy dinámico y sin complicaciones
El final no me disgustó aunque lo encontré un tanto sencillo en exceso.
Nivel aceptable dentro del universo Dragonlance.
Muy dinámico y sin complicaciones
El final no me disgustó aunque lo encontré un tanto sencillo en exceso.
Nivel aceptable dentro del universo Dragonlance.
December 16, 2014
KAZ THE MINOTAUR picks up where The Legend of Huma ends with Kaz as the main character. The great Minotaur has supposedly been betrayed by the knighthood he has grown to respect. There is a price on his head, and he doesn't know why. In addition he is being pursued by a group of Minotaurs for a dishonorable crime that he supposedly committed during the war. Being chased by many and wondering why, Kaz does the honorable thing and goes to the knighthood and makes a horrifying discovery. The Minotaur finds himself thrust into feelings of dejavu and discovers a sinister plot that threatens to unravel everything that Huma strove to build. The plot is rich with great characters that become important to the reader, and the story is exciting with a superbly twisting and changing plot. Kaz must rise above the persecution and once again embrace the ideals that Huma taught him, and in doing so he becomes more than he ever imagined he could. While not quite to the level of The Legend of Huma, this book a truly a great read and offers the reader a wonderful opportunity to experience a finely crafted fantasy tale.
May 9, 2016
*****3.5*****
This is a solid sequel to The Legend of Huma. I like that Knaak took a secondary character and developed him into the protagonist of his own novel. The plot is pretty tight although there are some obvious moments and some aspects of the story line that too closely parallel some of Weis and Hickman's story lines. Still, it's a good story, and I enjoyed reading it. I was glad that there's a kender in this novel although he's not as well-developed as Tas (then again, Tas's development takes place over the course of six novels...).
I recommend this, of course, to Dragonlance fans. Even if this is your first DL book, you can appreciate it. You don't need to know anything else about the world, even about Huma (whom Kaz refers to throughout the book), to appreciate the plot of this novel. Still, it'll mostly be entertaining for fans of the series as a whole and for readers who already enjoyed Kaz's first appearance in The Legend of Huma.
This is a solid sequel to The Legend of Huma. I like that Knaak took a secondary character and developed him into the protagonist of his own novel. The plot is pretty tight although there are some obvious moments and some aspects of the story line that too closely parallel some of Weis and Hickman's story lines. Still, it's a good story, and I enjoyed reading it. I was glad that there's a kender in this novel although he's not as well-developed as Tas (then again, Tas's development takes place over the course of six novels...).
I recommend this, of course, to Dragonlance fans. Even if this is your first DL book, you can appreciate it. You don't need to know anything else about the world, even about Huma (whom Kaz refers to throughout the book), to appreciate the plot of this novel. Still, it'll mostly be entertaining for fans of the series as a whole and for readers who already enjoyed Kaz's first appearance in The Legend of Huma.
June 29, 2016
When I read The Legend of Huma, I fell in love with Kaz and his loyalty, so when I learned about this book, I snatched it up and read through it in about a day. There is nothing like curling up with a paperback and just letting yourself become immersed in a world, and the book from the Dragonlance Universe (with the exception of a few novels) let me get lost within them.
The book opens with Kaz being handed a raw deal. His Minotaur kin are hunting him because of a dishonorable crime, and his friends, the Knights of Solamnia, are hunting him, and he does not know why. When Kaz does the honorable thing and confronts the Knighthood, he uncovers an evil plot that is working to undo all the work of Huma.
This is a great read, and I would suggest that any fantasy-lover read it, if they have not done so already. Richard Knaak did a wonderful job with this book.
The book opens with Kaz being handed a raw deal. His Minotaur kin are hunting him because of a dishonorable crime, and his friends, the Knights of Solamnia, are hunting him, and he does not know why. When Kaz does the honorable thing and confronts the Knighthood, he uncovers an evil plot that is working to undo all the work of Huma.
This is a great read, and I would suggest that any fantasy-lover read it, if they have not done so already. Richard Knaak did a wonderful job with this book.
June 3, 2012
Really great to see a minotaur become something other than a mindless beast, great work
August 9, 2017
Another masterfully done novel by Richard A. Knaak!
January 25, 2023
Fun fantasy fare that works surprisingly well as a direct sequel to The Legend of Huma.
September 8, 2021
Nothing ever really captivated me with this book. Kaz himself is really wooden as a character and idk why this is a favorite by a lot of ppl. I enjoyed it but nothing special imo.
April 8, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A solid, character-driven tale that adds depth to a legendary world
I’ve been reading Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms books since I was 8, so I’ve seen all kinds of stories across both worlds—from epic battles to deeply personal quests. Kaz the Minotaur lands comfortably in the latter category. What really stood out to me here is how Knaak takes a character who could’ve easily been a one-note brute and turns him into something far more compelling.
Kaz isn’t just the muscle—he’s thoughtful, scarred by war, and trying to make sense of a world that sees him as a monster. The fact that this story picks up after the events with Huma gives it a real sense of weight. You can feel the fallout, the grief, and the lonely road that Kaz walks trying to live up to his friend’s ideals. And while the book is steeped in Dragonlance lore, it’s still very approachable for anyone who loves character-driven fantasy.
There’s a surprising amount of introspection here, alongside the expected swordplay and magic. The dynamic with Delbin the Kender brought just enough levity to keep the story from getting too heavy, but the heart of it is really Kaz’s internal journey.
It’s not a flashy book, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s a grounded, well-paced story about honor, misunderstanding, and pushing back against the roles others try to force on you. For longtime Dragonlance fans, this is a worthy entry—and for anyone who loves the idea of a misunderstood warrior trying to do the right thing, Kaz delivers. (I have the original cover paperback edition, much better than the picture shown for the book here.)
I’ve been reading Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms books since I was 8, so I’ve seen all kinds of stories across both worlds—from epic battles to deeply personal quests. Kaz the Minotaur lands comfortably in the latter category. What really stood out to me here is how Knaak takes a character who could’ve easily been a one-note brute and turns him into something far more compelling.
Kaz isn’t just the muscle—he’s thoughtful, scarred by war, and trying to make sense of a world that sees him as a monster. The fact that this story picks up after the events with Huma gives it a real sense of weight. You can feel the fallout, the grief, and the lonely road that Kaz walks trying to live up to his friend’s ideals. And while the book is steeped in Dragonlance lore, it’s still very approachable for anyone who loves character-driven fantasy.
There’s a surprising amount of introspection here, alongside the expected swordplay and magic. The dynamic with Delbin the Kender brought just enough levity to keep the story from getting too heavy, but the heart of it is really Kaz’s internal journey.
It’s not a flashy book, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s a grounded, well-paced story about honor, misunderstanding, and pushing back against the roles others try to force on you. For longtime Dragonlance fans, this is a worthy entry—and for anyone who loves the idea of a misunderstood warrior trying to do the right thing, Kaz delivers. (I have the original cover paperback edition, much better than the picture shown for the book here.)
December 28, 2019
General Overview
Of its genre, Kaz the Minotaur expands on the world of Dragonlance, and offers another instalment in its lesser known Heroes series. Kaz returns, with old and new heroes at his side, and the same for evils to face.
Style
The author does a fine enough job with the writing of Kaz. This book now being nearly 30 years old, stands up well enough against more modern peers. The characters are strong archetypes, with only some minor character development seen throughout. This is well enough for the style of story, though I felt there were no real surprises, or truly gripping bits.
Story
The war is over, and now a new evil rises of the lands. The Knights of Solamnia have changed, and once more unexpected heroes must rise to save the day.
Kaz the Minotaur, once companion of Huma, travels the lands, chased by his own kin over a matter of honour. As is the case, our titular hero is soon wrapped up in next great doom to face the world.
The story follows a well trodden track. This is somewhat enjoyable, but even myself, one known to love such tracks, grew a bit tired with all the expected elements that occurred. It all feels a bit too easy, a bit to railroady, like being on a rollercoaster you’ve ridden to often.
Final Thoughts
It is a good story, the characters are fun, and it’s set in a world I love. Sadly, Kaz the Minotaur does nothing more then tell a well known tale. A read for fans to be sure, but not one to hook someone who doesn’t know Dragonlance.
Of its genre, Kaz the Minotaur expands on the world of Dragonlance, and offers another instalment in its lesser known Heroes series. Kaz returns, with old and new heroes at his side, and the same for evils to face.
Style
The author does a fine enough job with the writing of Kaz. This book now being nearly 30 years old, stands up well enough against more modern peers. The characters are strong archetypes, with only some minor character development seen throughout. This is well enough for the style of story, though I felt there were no real surprises, or truly gripping bits.
Story
The war is over, and now a new evil rises of the lands. The Knights of Solamnia have changed, and once more unexpected heroes must rise to save the day.
Kaz the Minotaur, once companion of Huma, travels the lands, chased by his own kin over a matter of honour. As is the case, our titular hero is soon wrapped up in next great doom to face the world.
The story follows a well trodden track. This is somewhat enjoyable, but even myself, one known to love such tracks, grew a bit tired with all the expected elements that occurred. It all feels a bit too easy, a bit to railroady, like being on a rollercoaster you’ve ridden to often.
Final Thoughts
It is a good story, the characters are fun, and it’s set in a world I love. Sadly, Kaz the Minotaur does nothing more then tell a well known tale. A read for fans to be sure, but not one to hook someone who doesn’t know Dragonlance.
January 27, 2014
Well, I read Huma (already reviewed) and I freaking LOVED Huma. That was such a story, powerful and human. Realistic in the sense that it draws away the gilding and legend, and presents you with a young, scared, doubting man who has to overcome so much. And never waver even in the face of stupidly bad odds.
So when Kaz is released, I snatch it right up. Kaz was a wonderful character; truly, he was Huma's Gamgee. He pushed when he had to, and he never left Huma's side. Not even at the end. And like Gamgee, its right that Kaz moves on to his own adventures, his own life.
So we follow our confused minotaur buddy as he mourns his friend and stumbles through a world that truly has no place for someone like him; a caring warrior-poet in the body of a monster.
We find some of his best friend's knightly courtesy and overall humanity shining through his bulls face. Kaz wears his coat of arms and his knight's honor on the inside. But its there for you to see and enjoy.
So when Kaz is released, I snatch it right up. Kaz was a wonderful character; truly, he was Huma's Gamgee. He pushed when he had to, and he never left Huma's side. Not even at the end. And like Gamgee, its right that Kaz moves on to his own adventures, his own life.
So we follow our confused minotaur buddy as he mourns his friend and stumbles through a world that truly has no place for someone like him; a caring warrior-poet in the body of a monster.
We find some of his best friend's knightly courtesy and overall humanity shining through his bulls face. Kaz wears his coat of arms and his knight's honor on the inside. But its there for you to see and enjoy.
November 20, 2009
Kaz, as a minotaur on Krynn, faces multiple challenges of perception; both from his own people and other races. It is the continual test of his honor and commitment to the memory of lost friends which spurs him on in his quest to heal the land and restore the Knights of Solamnia to their past glory following the war of darkness and its ruinous consequences. The power of his heart, more than magic, eddies through this novel.
March 5, 2009
The wandering minotaur will touch your heart and become an instant favorite. Who doesn't love a good story about a misunderstood whose efforts only lead to the salvation of the world as we know it? But really, Kaz steps up again to save Krynn at great pain to himself, which is expected as a hero of Krynn.
March 21, 2016
Kaz the minotaur is the sequel of the Legend of Huma. This second book follows the adventure of Kaz after the last dragonwar. Kaz is trying to settle down, but he is forced back into action to confront a familiar evil from the past. More about the Dragonlance Minotaurs series here: http://goo.gl/jZreZ6
September 3, 2015
The Dragon War has ended, the Dark Queen defeated, but the vestiges of evil remain in the land trying to harness the power their superiors died wielding. With Huma gone, Kaz seems to be the only one to assure evil is put to bed and war does not arise a new.
October 16, 2010
A fitting sequel to the much appreciated story of Huma! Without a doubt it if the Legend of Huma sparked your interest then this book should be next on your list.
February 14, 2012
A supporting character in the Legend of Huma becomes so great that he gets his own book - and well deserved!
Kaz the Minotaur was an interesting read and I enjoyed it greatly.
Kaz the Minotaur was an interesting read and I enjoyed it greatly.
May 16, 2013
A pretty good follow-up story to The Legend of Huma, revolving around Huma's unlikely friend, Kaz. A minotaur.
January 30, 2010
Good epic hero adventure.
October 15, 2017
A diferencia de lo que ocurría con "La leyenda de Huma", en esta ocasión algunas escenas disfrutan del punto de vista de otros personajes, aunque la novela adolece de una estructura demasiado episódica, a la que le hubiera venido bien una revisión que añadiera algo de contenido, el cual ha quedado algo pobre. Lo mejor de la novela es el personaje de Delbin, primer kender que me encuentro y no resulta una copia barata de Tasslehoff.
En cuanto a su estilo, incluso a través del filtro que impone toda traducción, puede verse que busca el sabor épico de un lenguaje elevado, con términos arcaicos y poco comunes. Esto queda muy bien, por ejemplo, en los diálogos de los caballeros de Solamnia, pero tiene un problema: en la descripción de los combates y batallas el texto, que no rebaja su estilo, se hace bastante lento. Uno casi echa de menos al holliwoodense Salvatore. En esta novela, donde no hay tanta batalla como en "La leyenda de Huma", notamos que el estilo decae un tanto (aunque bien pudiera ser porque la traductora es diferente en esta ocasión).
En cuanto a su estilo, incluso a través del filtro que impone toda traducción, puede verse que busca el sabor épico de un lenguaje elevado, con términos arcaicos y poco comunes. Esto queda muy bien, por ejemplo, en los diálogos de los caballeros de Solamnia, pero tiene un problema: en la descripción de los combates y batallas el texto, que no rebaja su estilo, se hace bastante lento. Uno casi echa de menos al holliwoodense Salvatore. En esta novela, donde no hay tanta batalla como en "La leyenda de Huma", notamos que el estilo decae un tanto (aunque bien pudiera ser porque la traductora es diferente en esta ocasión).
October 19, 2022
Another great adventure in the land of Krynn!
I have to say that when I am rating a book like this from the Dragonlance realm I’m just comparing it to the other books of this realm and to other D&D novels. For example Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk. So my rating is a bit skewed.
With that being said this is a great story. This book is a sequel to The Legend of Huma also by Richard Knaak. If you haven’t read The Legend of Huma I would recommend to but it’s not necessary.
Kaz the Minotaur is a great character and one of my favorites. We find him here wandering the lands of Krynn recovering from his recent battle with the dark queen. This time he is joined by a kender, Delvin. And with a kender around there is never a dull moment. There are old friends and some new allies that join Kaz in this new adventure. This was a fun easy read that will definitely satisfy your craving for some fantasy brain candy!
I have to say that when I am rating a book like this from the Dragonlance realm I’m just comparing it to the other books of this realm and to other D&D novels. For example Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk. So my rating is a bit skewed.
With that being said this is a great story. This book is a sequel to The Legend of Huma also by Richard Knaak. If you haven’t read The Legend of Huma I would recommend to but it’s not necessary.
Kaz the Minotaur is a great character and one of my favorites. We find him here wandering the lands of Krynn recovering from his recent battle with the dark queen. This time he is joined by a kender, Delvin. And with a kender around there is never a dull moment. There are old friends and some new allies that join Kaz in this new adventure. This was a fun easy read that will definitely satisfy your craving for some fantasy brain candy!
December 24, 2018
I read this as a kid, when I was reading several Dragonlance novels. I'd forgotten the plot completely, but I am sure that I read at least one of it's predecessors in "The Legend of Huma".
So, for me, this was a fun romp through my childhood. However, I don't think this is a great place to start without some background to the character and setting. Some old baddies are revived, and without the previous books influencing your feelings about said baddies, I think the reader would be less than impressed with them...
This is a quick and easy read in the typical TSR style of the 90's. A beach reader for the fantastically inclined.
So, for me, this was a fun romp through my childhood. However, I don't think this is a great place to start without some background to the character and setting. Some old baddies are revived, and without the previous books influencing your feelings about said baddies, I think the reader would be less than impressed with them...
This is a quick and easy read in the typical TSR style of the 90's. A beach reader for the fantastically inclined.
September 10, 2021
Kaz wanders the world of Kyrnn, learning more than he was taught by other minotaurs and trying to live up to the example Huma left him. That is, until rumors of Kaz committing crimes start to spread and he finds himself plagued by unnerving dreams.
Kaz The Minotaur is an excellent follow-up to Legend of Huma. With characters both new and old, and fantastic world building, Richard Knaak pulls the reader in. His excellent rhetoric and pacing keep the story moving as the stakes rise ever higher. This book is a great read for anyone familiar with Dragonlance or new to the genre of fantasy altogether.
Kaz The Minotaur is an excellent follow-up to Legend of Huma. With characters both new and old, and fantastic world building, Richard Knaak pulls the reader in. His excellent rhetoric and pacing keep the story moving as the stakes rise ever higher. This book is a great read for anyone familiar with Dragonlance or new to the genre of fantasy altogether.
May 7, 2024
This is the second book of the Kaz saga. In the first book the main character is Huma a Knight of Solmania, who dies sacrificing his life for the good of Krynn. 5 years later we begin to follow the adventures of Kaz. A group of minotaurs are tracking him to bring him to justice and a curse is on the land. Kaz is looking to clear his name with the Knights of Solmania who are acting very mysteriously. I don't like this book as much as the first but I did enjoy it overall. These are 2 of my favorite stand alone novels in the Dragon Lance world. I didn't appreciate how bestial the reader made Kaz sound but I haven't read this book in a really long time.
December 30, 2018
This was a really fun read! Despite coming in the middle of a series (rookie mistake, I know) it was still easy to know what happened with the context given. The world was also well explained through context and I was pleased I didn’t need too much backstory to enjoy this book. It felt like reading a dungeons and dragons campaign! (Plus, it’s the first time I’ve seen a Minotaur represented as an actual character rather than ‘the brute in the Maze’ kind of thing). A fun, light read with a fantasy twist.
October 25, 2021
This sequel to "The Legend of Huma" is one of a handful of books I have read more times than I have counted. It is a story of honor and facing one's problems rather than running away.
The world of Krynn created by Weis and Hickman is a place which is diverse and fascinating. Adding in that this book is set thousands of years before the original trilogy simply adds to that diversity. At each step, Knaak blends action with story. Never speaking at the reader, but allowing the reader to follow him through with a wonderful unseen hand.
A truly enjoyable read.
The world of Krynn created by Weis and Hickman is a place which is diverse and fascinating. Adding in that this book is set thousands of years before the original trilogy simply adds to that diversity. At each step, Knaak blends action with story. Never speaking at the reader, but allowing the reader to follow him through with a wonderful unseen hand.
A truly enjoyable read.
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