'Dragon's Wild' by Robert Lynn Asprin is a humorous fantasy novel set in New Orleans, focusing on Griffen McCandles who discovers he is descended from a line of almost purebred dragons. As Griffen navigates his newfound powers and the dangers that come with them, he becomes involved in an illicit gambling ring run by dragons, leading to a series of adventures filled with humor, quirky characters, and a unique blend of fantasy elements. The writing style of the book combines elements of humor, fantasy, and urban fantasy, creating a story that keeps readers entertained and engaged.

Characters:

The characters are often viewed as underdeveloped, with the protagonist lacking depth and female characters facing inadequate representation.

Writing/Prose:

The prose exhibits clunky dialogue and editorial mistakes, yet it also contains humor that could engage readers who appreciate lighthearted storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows Griffen, a recent college graduate who learns he is a dragon and must navigate a world where he is both powerful and threatened.

Setting:

Set largely in New Orleans, the story weaves in the city's essence into the narrative of dragon people.

Pacing:

The pacing of the book is fast, leading to a quick consumption but potentially sacrificing depth and tension in the narrative.

It was early June, which in Michigan meant one could almost count on summer being here to stay. The state was notorious for its “Indian winters,” which lingered forever. When the snows melted, it was ...

Notes:

The main character, Griffen, discovers he is a descendant of dragons after college.

Griffin ends up fleeing to an illegal dragon-run gambling operation in New Orleans.

Many critiques mention awkward dialogue and tedious explanations in the writing.

The book is set primarily in New Orleans around the year 2000.

Characters frequently refer to each other as 'Little Sister' and 'Big Brother'.

Some readers feel the treatment of female characters is problematic and sexist.

The narrative includes themes of power and superiority related to being a dragon.

The book operates on a comedic tone but has been critiqued for being less farcical than Asprin's other works.

Many readers found the plot engaging but felt it lacked depth.

It has been compared unfavorably to the Myth series, which some feel is better crafted.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains medium levels of sexism, potential racism in character dynamics, and themes of violence inherent in the action-driven plot.

Has Romance?

There is a medium presence of romance in the story, with relationships and attractions featured throughout.

From The Publisher:

First in a brand new series from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Myth and Phule novels.

A low-stakes con artist and killer poker player, Griffen "Grifter" McCandles graduated college fully expecting his wealthy family to have a job waiting for him. Instead, his mysterious uncle reveals a strange family secret: Griffen and his sister, Valerie, are actually dragons.

Unwilling to let Uncle Mal take him under his wing, so to speak, Griffen heads to New Orleans with Valerie to make a living the only way he knows how. And even the criminal underworld of the French Quarter will heat up when Griffen lands in town.

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Robert (Lynn) Asprin was born in 1946. While he has written some stand alone novels such as Cold Cash War, Tambu, The Bug Wars and also the Duncan and Mallory Illustrated stories, Bob is best known for his series: The…

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Dragons Wild

Robert Lynn Asprin

Book 1 in the series:Dragons