This anthology also features an interesting format, consisting of six short stories which are then followed by about two dozen snippets termed “Drabbles”. While I don’t think you have to complete the series to appreciate this collection (I myself have only read the first six of the nine volumes), having some basic knowledge of the world to start will definitely help you out a lot. For that, I highly urge you to simply pick up His Majesty’s Dragon, one of my favorite fantasy novels of all time. Golden Age and Other Stories is a charming little anthology that is sure to please fans of Naomi Novik’s Temeraire, though if you are just getting started on the series or are hoping to sample some of the stories here before diving into the main books, this will not be the most ideal entry point.
Darcy, in “Dragons and Decorum.”įilled with the inventive world-building, rich detail, sparkling wit, and deep emotion that readers have come to expect from Novik’s work, Golden Age and Other Stories is a treasure at home on any Temeraire-lover’s bookshelf. Readers will certainly recognize a certain Miss Bennet (here Captain Bennet) and her suitor, Mr. But other famous fictional characters are to be discovered here as well. “Golden Age” finds a dragon who believes he remembers being called Celeste hatch from a shipwreck-tossed crate onto an island where he meets others of his kind. In “Planting Season,” Novik shows us an early glimpse of American dragon John Wampanoag at Boston Harbor. Readers will delight at appearances by fan-favorite characters from the series and historical figures like the famed explorer Matteo Ricci. The Temeraire novels provide a window into an alternate nineteenth century populated with Novik’s own richly human and unforgettably draconic characters as they adventure alongside well-known historical figures.
Fans missing their favorite series can now rejoice: Novik returns with an original Temeraire collection as unique as the world she has created, with each tale inspired by an accompanying piece of fan art. Naomi Novik ended her acclaimed, beloved nine-volume Temeraire series last year with a stunning finale, League of Dragons.
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