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| Title | : | Empire of Ivory (Temeraire #4) |
| Author | : | Naomi Novik |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 404 pages |
| Published | : | September 25th 2007 by Del Rey |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Dragons. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Science Fiction. Alternate History. Historical Fantasy |
Naomi Novik
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 404 pages Rating: 3.96 | 22789 Users | 1157 Reviews
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Tragedy has struck His Majesty’s Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defend England’s shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons’ ranks–forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected–and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France’s ever bolder sorties.Bonaparte’s dragons are already harrowing Britain’s ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure to the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what lies in store beyond the horizon or for those left behind to wait, hope, and hold the line.
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| Original Title: | Empire of Ivory |
| ISBN: | 0345496876 (ISBN13: 9780345496874) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Temeraire #4 |
| Characters: | Temeraire, Captain Will Laurence, Iskierka, John Granby, Emily Roland |
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Ratings: 3.96 From 22789 Users | 1157 ReviewsArticle Based On Books Empire of Ivory (Temeraire #4)
Laurence and Temeraire's most recent adventure is a bit of a departure from their usual military and diplomatic adventures. This time, they're out searching for a cure for a draconic ailment that is lingering and eventual fatal. The entire Aerial Corps is at risk, and Temeraire is one of the only healthy dragons left. So, it's off to Africa, where they think the cure might be found.I have always loved the different ways that cultures integrate dragons into themselves. We got to see the ChineseThis book has talking dragons that serve in the military! How cool is that. but wait, it turns out that Africa is infested with a ton more dragons than Europe. The bad part is that they are now pissed off at the European nations and have decided to do something about that. This series has pretty much everything you need; action, humor, great characters and a very nice plot. Highly recommended
3 stars, maaaaaaybe 3.5 It seemed like a lot of people were disappointed by Black Powder War and enjoyed this one much more. I'm the opposite. Loved Black Powder War and in comparison, Empire of Ivory... it just feels like not a lot happened. Yes, the dragons were sick. Laurence and Temeraire went to Africa to find a cure. Found a cure, brought it home, and voila! Dragons all better. The ending with Napoleon was mildly interesting, and I enjoyed their time spent in Africa thanks to Laurence's
This one started a bit slow for me, but in the end I actually enjoyed this one as much as the first. Very nice addition for the series.
Bringing the story back to its roots, Novik sends Lawrence and Temeraire to Africa, searching for a cure for the mysterious plague that has stricken England's dragons. The theme of dragon-independence is interwoven with the struggle to stop the English slave trade. A simply brilliant book. (Although my personal subplot of choice is Lawrence's parents thinking Emily Roland is his illegitimate daughter. Ha ha ha!)
I may have underestimated the aims of this series, which I had assumed, based on the first three books, to be following the history of our world - or at least Europe - more or less as it did for real, only with the various powers involved having dragons at their disposal. That's what it seemed to be: The Napoleonic Wars, only with dragons.Here in the fourth volume, that basic concept is blown open. Escaping from the events at the end of the third book with French dragons nipping at their heels,
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