Vol. 3), Test of the Twins (Dragonlance Legends

After reading the cronicles then the first two books of the legends, I was on the edge of my seat for this one. This book did not let me down, it was great. Picking up from the end of "The War of the Twins" the start of the book leaves you with a lot of questions. It hardly makes since. After the first couple chapters you realize whats going on and from then on out its amazing. If you really are a true Dragonlance fan this book should not take you long. It took me five days to read it, and i don't really read that much. The end of this book will almost make you cry. (Its almost as bad as when sturm dies) All of the problems that the twins have come down to a final defining moment and what happens might not be what u expect. I gave this book a five out of five, and if anyone thinks different email me and ill have a debate with you.

I love this trilogy, `cause its beautyness, the way it tells about friendship, love...and so horrible hate. Though, it seems Raistlin wasn't really only badness, he got some soul, too...And in the end where Caramon came to Abyss and told Raistlin what would have come if he'd won Takhisis.So , maybe there was no choice.I dont matter. I love this trilogy still. Only thing I hated was Tanis. I've always hated him, no matter what became he's fate after.((in:Dragons of summer flame)). Read this, lad...

This book made me wipe like a kindergarten kid, until I ran out of Kleenex. It so hard to read about what happened to the brothers, who love each other more than anyone else in the world. It's so sad, that they cant be together. Until the very end I hoped that Raistlin will leave this insane idea of becoming a god and that he will share Crysania's love. Well, I missed... This book left me shivering and I couldn't sleep peacefully until I got "Dragons of Summmer Flame". You should buy it if you are a sensible person and you want to get over "The Test of the Twins". Otherwise, just get lots of Kleenex...

From Raistlin's visions of his childhoods while in the Abyss to Caramon's final view of his brother through the portal, Test of the Twin is dripping with the best and most moving writing there is. With Raistlin's ambition, Caramon's love, Crysiana's faith, Tanis's good natured frustration with Tasslehoff and Lord Soth's lust for Kitiara's soul, this book has the best characters I have ever had the honor of reading about. This book moves me so much, that when Raistlin fell asleep, hearing Caramon say "Look Raist, bunnies" I put the book down and cried out of joy and sadness... a must read book!

Loved the book, LOVED it, but very very disappointed that the saga doesn't continue forward from this spot. There are other books that pick up later on (much later) but naturally I'd like to see a smooth segue' into the next segment of this same tale. Oh, well...the series and this book are still well worth reading.

I sincerely hope everyone who has reviewed this book and given it nines and tens is very young, because, come on, this book is not *that* great. When I read it as a sixth grader it was interesting... somewhat. Realistically, Test of The Twins is a pre-teen's low-maturity-needed kind of book. It is but one of seemingly millions of Dragonlance books produced to make lots of money off of young readers who have not yet found true literature. These Dragonlance "books" are form novels pumped out in incredible numbers to satisfy the blind thirst of readers drawn in by the flashy covers, readers looking for a quick, no-thought entertainment burst that takes about a day to read, at which point, they can tell all their friends (who are also entranced with the Dragonlance "saga") that they've read the latest book and are very cool. Now, don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with wanting some quick entertainment when you're still young, but if you're in High School or above, and are enjoying this book at all, you sincerely need to get out a bit. Pick up some Vonnegut or Calvino at the nearest bookstore and immerse yourself in some *real* writing. Or better yet, go to a party. Geeze..

This whole trilogy is awesome (Legends). The War of The Lance's culmination and Raistlin's rise to power (and fall) are portrayed exquistely. Characters like Lord Soth and of course Tasselhoff make it even better. :)

This is the greatest fantasy book ever written. I read lots of fantasy. This is the best! I love the characters! Then book sucks u in. U can feel the pain when raistlin casts off caramon, when raistlin is sealed off, u feel his brothers pain. The Best book ever. I'm serious. I've read it 6+ times and it's always the best. Read it if u want the best, and only the best

I am one of those people that bursts out laughing at the worst times in theaters... I mean, I started laughing at the end of Lord of the Rings, fellowship, so don't even get me started with Titanic. And yet, to my surprise, by the end of this book I found tears on my cheeks and I thought to myself *my god, that was brilliant*
So do not let the oppinions of one person sway you, even if you do not like DragonLance or even fantasy, this book is, and shall forever be, sheer brilliance!

This is one great book and love the Character development in here. Raistlin is one great character and seeing the events in this book is very emotional at the end, it had me in tears, and even thinking of the ending I can get teary eye. Overall this is one book that you need to get. the "Legends" Series are better than the chronicles but for full enjoyment, go ahead and read them all.

Wow!!! THis is certainly the best book DragonLance has ever published, the first two legends lacked action and had their booring parts, but here it all comes together. THis was also the first DL book I ever read and it hooked me into reading a lot of other ones. The Raistlin character is my favorite ever out of all the books i've read.

This book was a great ending for the Legends trilogy! It is beautifully written and touches your heart. I got really scared when Caramon and Tas went into the future and saw Caramon's corpse. The world couldn't end! But I luved the ending, where it teaches a valuable lesson: there is good in even the most evil people.

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman together - Co-writing the Dragonlance series , is awesome!! They really popped on all these books.. They have everything you want in an epic , magic , dragon , hero ect.. Series..The Characters stay with you..Well written.

This book is touching. I have a brother myself. Not a twin, but a brother. It was nighttime. I cannot describe my feelings when i was at the end of the book. I cried. I cried myself to sleep. My feelings were so strong. I can't explain my reaction better than this. I just cried

I started out my dragonlance hobby with this book now I almostown every single one of them. From Chronciles to Fifth Age, I lovethem all!
Raistlin Autrey

PS Raistlin Majere is the Bad Boy of them All!!
Here shares my name after all! END

This book is a phenomenal ending to a true fantasy epic. Weis and Hickman pull emotions from a reader through their understanding of tragic events and human (if you will) response to tragedy. I would recommend this series to anyone.

This book concludes the "Legends" trilogy. It isn't quite the ending I wanted, but it was still a great read. I have read the entire saga twice, and if you have gotten this far, you absolutely must read this last book.
I don't like the cover art on this edition, everything from Caramon's hair and build to Raistlin's face and hair are all wrong. For a better look, go to the artwork on "Soulforge."
There is one unfortunate aspect to this book. Caramon's character comes to the realization of what Raistlin is, and his reaction is a bit simplistic and the characterization dealing with him is disappointing. However, this is nothing to be done about it. It would be utter lunacy to have read the first 5 books of the saga ("Chronicles" plus the first two books in this series) and not read this one also.

Raistlin, the evil archmage has defeated Thakisis and is now the God of Evil. His symbol, the hourglass is inprinted in the skies and Krynn is dying. The last two humans alive, Par-Salian and Astinus is held captive by the Evil God during his final attack on Paladine. Raistlin is succesful and soon there will be only him left to rule the deserted world in his madness.
Caramon and Taslehoff arrives in this time, two years after they left, and is the only hope for Krynns survival. With a thought to their timetravel devise they travel back in time to bring Raistlins mad plans to an end.
In this book, Tanis returns and team up with Car and Tas and Raistlins apprentice, Dalamar. And then they battle Lord Kitiaras last forces in due to get to the Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas.
This book is great. It just is.

Everything Raistlin has been working for plays out in this book. Sacrifices are made and personalities are revealed as truly multidimensional.

Tas, enveloped in an adventure he doesn't quite understand, continues to make an outstanding companion. Though a Kender, the threats faced to his friends evoke almost human emotions in him.

Every Dragonlance book I have read is a page turner. The ending to this book was both sad and uplifting. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.