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Epic FantasyDragon Fiction

The Dragonbone Chair

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  • 1988 first published
  • 783 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (26 ratings)
  • 17 editions
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Published in 1988, The Dragonbone Chair is an epic fantasy and dragon fantasy novel by Tad Williams. It deals with magic, castles, magical creatures and courage in men.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, and 153 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions.

At about 783 pages, most readers finish it in 14–15 hours.

About The Dragonbone Chair

In the peaceful land of Osten Ard, the good king is dying-and a long-dreaded evil is about to be unleashed. Only Simon, a lowly castle scullion apprenticed to a secret order dedicated to halting the coming darkness, can solve the dangerous riddle that offers salvation to the land.
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  • Fantasy
  • American Fantasy fiction
  • Magic
  • Castles
  • Magical creatures
  • Courage in men
  • Brothers
  • Priests
  • Betrayal
  • Rulers
  • Wizards
  • Young men
  • Dragons
  • Boys
  • Quests, Expeditions
  • Epic fantasy

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Who wrote The Dragonbone Chair?

The Dragonbone Chair was written by Tad Williams and first published in 1988.

What genre is The Dragonbone Chair?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Dragon Fiction.

How long is The Dragonbone Chair?

The median edition has 783 pages, about 14–15 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Dragonbone Chair?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Dance With Dragons, Lord of Chaos and A Clash of Kings.

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