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Dragonlance: Lost Histories #5
The Gully Dwarves
Presents a close-up look at the gully dwarves, a devious and zany race that has become once of the most maligned in Krynn, as they use their special talent for trouble to overcome the worst of villains. Original. 75,000 first printing.
313 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 1, 1996
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December 9, 2011
TEER RR 2 RSONS BKUS TISZ ISZ AWSYUM.
2: ITSZ HSAS RATS IN IT.
2: ITSZ HSAS HIGHBLUP
2: ITZS HAAS LINN CREEPER
ANT 2 REESNS MORR, BUMM I DOWNT NOW.
2: ITSZ HSAS RATS IN IT.
2: ITSZ HSAS HIGHBLUP
2: ITZS HAAS LINN CREEPER
ANT 2 REESNS MORR, BUMM I DOWNT NOW.
April 10, 2015
My rating is 2.5 stars.
This novel is part of the Dragonlance world. This one follows a group of gully dwarves. These gully dwarves discover a green dragon who has been cursed by her god to be subservient to these dwarves and the dragon is not happy about this. The book also details an adventure that these dwarves unwillingly become involved.
Let me first say the author did a wonderful job with the characterization of all the characters. The gully dwarves are simple minded innocent folk and their hijinks provided several chuckles without it being over used. I loved the portrayal of the dragon and her struggle with her situation. Her interaction and attitude with the gully dwarves are worth the read. The problem with this novel was the second half concerning the adventure. I didn't mind the plot line of the adventure. My problem was with the villains and their connection with the original trilogy. Not everything needs to be connected with the original trilogy and if these characters were brand new I believe I would have enjoyed it instead of shaking my head.
I have read worse books in this universe and I have read better ones. This one is more light hearted than other books and does provide a good laugh or two. It was a quick read and not a waste of time.
This novel is part of the Dragonlance world. This one follows a group of gully dwarves. These gully dwarves discover a green dragon who has been cursed by her god to be subservient to these dwarves and the dragon is not happy about this. The book also details an adventure that these dwarves unwillingly become involved.
Let me first say the author did a wonderful job with the characterization of all the characters. The gully dwarves are simple minded innocent folk and their hijinks provided several chuckles without it being over used. I loved the portrayal of the dragon and her struggle with her situation. Her interaction and attitude with the gully dwarves are worth the read. The problem with this novel was the second half concerning the adventure. I didn't mind the plot line of the adventure. My problem was with the villains and their connection with the original trilogy. Not everything needs to be connected with the original trilogy and if these characters were brand new I believe I would have enjoyed it instead of shaking my head.
I have read worse books in this universe and I have read better ones. This one is more light hearted than other books and does provide a good laugh or two. It was a quick read and not a waste of time.
December 10, 2019
Excellent tale. I could not put it down! =)
July 11, 2023
Loved this book, it was a great fast read about one of the most interesting and least explored creatures in the Dragonlance setting. Well worth the time and as heartfelt as it is humorous.
June 10, 2024
This was a fun read, focusing on the bumbling exploits of a heroic Gully Dwarf along with a few other colorful characters. The book features quite a lot of fun personalities and good moments, so much so that I wish it was longer. I also felt it needed some space to breath, but otherwise, it was a fun read.
July 1, 2024
It’s alright gully dwarfs are hard to love.
August 9, 2025
It was great at first but once the new generation entered the story, it quickly devolved into a confused mess
February 16, 2017
2.5 stars. There was some potential in the story but it wasn't capitalized enough to balance a lot of YA moments throughout the book. I did appreciate the addition to the DragonLance lore and it's rich history.
May 31, 2023
Dan Parkinson creates a wonderful tale that fits right in with the crazy legends told around the campfires of Krynn. It is a laugh, and a decent adventure, but don't read into it more than just general entertainment.
The Audio - While I am thankful that these books are on audio and I can quickly experience them that way while going about my busy life, a little Q&A goes a long way. The Narrator in this one constantly mispronounced many of the fantasy names. This would be understandable if there wasn't previous material available to know how to pronounce them. Each book points back to the original chronicles trilogy. This has already been turned into Audio so go with that pronunciation each time. As frustrating as that is the reader also mispronounces a large number of just plain English words! Presumably this is because he is attempting to read at a constant speed and just messes up. So, this isn't on the author... this is on the total lack of editing before releasing the product.
The Audio - While I am thankful that these books are on audio and I can quickly experience them that way while going about my busy life, a little Q&A goes a long way. The Narrator in this one constantly mispronounced many of the fantasy names. This would be understandable if there wasn't previous material available to know how to pronounce them. Each book points back to the original chronicles trilogy. This has already been turned into Audio so go with that pronunciation each time. As frustrating as that is the reader also mispronounces a large number of just plain English words! Presumably this is because he is attempting to read at a constant speed and just messes up. So, this isn't on the author... this is on the total lack of editing before releasing the product.
November 6, 2016
The Gully Dwarves, a DragonLance novel by Dan Parkinson, is wonderful. I first encountered the race of creatures known as gully dwarves in the classic DragonLance Chronicles trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, Dragons of Spring Dawning) and developed an affection for the dimwitted, comical creatures. This is why I decided to give The Gully Dwarves a try, and I'm glad I did. Parkinson's novel is a delightful blend of high fantasy and comedy, with a handful of absolutely delicious puns thrown in, that follows the unwitting adventures of a tribe of gully dwarves. The Gully Dwarves is a well-written, light, fast-paced, utterly engaging and entertaining novel. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with the clan of the Highbulp Glitch and I wish them well.
September 4, 2008
Ok, this book is hilarious. It made me laugh from the beggining to the end lowd enough for my neighbours to hear the laughter.
I have a friend that allows me to burrow many of her books and when she gave this one to me and I read some parts to my son she sayed that I should keep it as a gift for Benjamin, for when he's older so he can read it.
Gully Dwarves are plainly stupid. Their intelligence tells them that "2" is a lot, and any number over 2 is "2" or "many times 2". Whatever happened in the past, no matter how much time ago, is "yesterday" for them.
I'd recommend this book to whoever that wants to have a good time with light lecture.
I have a friend that allows me to burrow many of her books and when she gave this one to me and I read some parts to my son she sayed that I should keep it as a gift for Benjamin, for when he's older so he can read it.
Gully Dwarves are plainly stupid. Their intelligence tells them that "2" is a lot, and any number over 2 is "2" or "many times 2". Whatever happened in the past, no matter how much time ago, is "yesterday" for them.
I'd recommend this book to whoever that wants to have a good time with light lecture.
January 28, 2016
What a wondrous story
If your familiar with the Dragonlance stories, or even if your not, this is a story about the Aghars , otherwise known as Gully Dwarfs. They are considered the lowest form of creatures that live in Krynn because they just move with inertia, not with much thought about where they are heading.
The High Bulp is their leader.
If this description confuses you, that's ok because most important about these critters is that they have no malice, they just are.
There are "talls", which is the Gully Dwarf term for humans, throughout the story and even Dragons.
I loved this book because it was very entertaining.
If your familiar with the Dragonlance stories, or even if your not, this is a story about the Aghars , otherwise known as Gully Dwarfs. They are considered the lowest form of creatures that live in Krynn because they just move with inertia, not with much thought about where they are heading.
The High Bulp is their leader.
If this description confuses you, that's ok because most important about these critters is that they have no malice, they just are.
There are "talls", which is the Gully Dwarf term for humans, throughout the story and even Dragons.
I loved this book because it was very entertaining.
October 22, 2021
Making my way through my reading of every single novel; finished The Gully Dwarves. This felt like it should have been a short story that ended with the first section. It definitely didn’t make me appreciate gully dwarves the way Flint the King and the Dwarf Home trilogy did. My personal opinion is that Aghar are fine in small doses but didn’t need to lead an entire novel. However, I enjoyed the idea of Verden Leafglow’s character arc. A dragon playing against type! I like it.
I’m starting on The Dragons next by Douglas Niles, which I predict I’ll like more because Niles is one of my favorites.
I’m starting on The Dragons next by Douglas Niles, which I predict I’ll like more because Niles is one of my favorites.
September 6, 2012
High fantasy meets humor!
September 11, 2016
Enjoyable light, funny read.
October 11, 2014
As a book f dwarves it was okay.
June 9, 2016
Not nearly as funny now as fifteen years ago, but still a light, pleasant, entertaining story, particularly for a younger crowd.
July 28, 2011
I had really good time reading this book
May 1, 2017
Absolutely awesome!just a cute,fun read. Loved it!
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