Classic fantasy from the Dragonlance setting. A pleasure to read.

I've always scoffed at fantasy books like this, but I read it on Hoop's recommendation. Hoop rarely reads, so for him to suggest a book is a BIG deal. I loved it instantly. Not only is it well written, but it has the makings of a fantasy classic. The battle starts from the first chapter, which is a good sign that the story won't drag. It didn't either, it kept strong through the end, a book worth reading for any [b:fantasy lover|84136|Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1)|Sherrilyn Kenyon|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171050604s/84136.jpg|2384].

I have loved this book since I first read it in the early 1990s. It is an adventure of honor and courage. The characters are complex without being over-described. The story moves along at a perfect pace and is a great mix of description and action.
Highly recommend.

I read this book in fourth grade, and have reread it several times in the years since then and it has remained one of my absolute favorites.

This book was one that was recommended to me and I wanted to read it since I enjoy DnD and don't know much of the extended lore. It's one of the older fantasy books I've read, so the writing style took a bit of getting used to. Really enjoyed the world and most of the characters. Kaz was my favorite. While Huma is supposed to be the hero, everything felt a bit too easy with his story. While he faced challenges, I didn't quite connect with him or anything in particular. That's why I didn't rate this book very high. He also went unconscious a lot, which kind of slowed the pacing down for me. Overall though, it was a fun book to read.

8.The Legend of Huma by Rihard A. Knaak
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 379
Acquired: Prior to 1999
Book of Your Shelf? Yes
Why I have/read it: Part of DragonLance world (rereading all)
Series: DragonLance, Heroies (1)

Huma is a knight of legend among all the races of Krynn. He came from humble beginnings, fought through great challenges, and finally faced the dark goddess herself and prevailed...in a way. This is finally the telling of his story, the true story, without all the gloss and shine the ages have placed on it over the years.

Huma is a knight of Solamnia...an order dedicated to honor, truth, and loyalty. Known throughout the world for following their strict code. As the Queen of Darkness herself begins a war to conquer to world, nothing seems to be able to stop her. The knights fight valiantly to hold her back, but are losing ground little by little. As what must be the final battle approaches all seems lost. But Paladine, the god of good has a little something up his sleeve, but only if Huma can pass the tests put before him to test not only his mind and body, but his soul. And he must be willing to give up much to save the world.

I love this entire series, and this story has long been one of my favorites. It can be read independently of the rest since it is more of a history than a continuation of the world. The story is face paced and full of surprises, even to someone who has read it before. There is love, betrayal, respect won, and strange friends made. It is full of dragons, magic, knights, and the ever present battle of good vs evil.

5/5

Still one of my favorite books.

A couple years ago a friend introduced me into the Dragonlance universe. He told me where to start, with the "holy six," and I was on my way. I enjoyed all of those books. Then, I took a Dragonlance break. I recently decided to get back into some Dragonlance so I talked to the same friend who initially showed me this world and asked him for a couple recommendations. Before I could hardly finish my question this is the book he said. And I can see why. This book captivated me for the second chapter (the first chapter sucked, I don't care about Astinus guys) and held me all the way until the end. I have definitely read better, more in depth stories before, but this was an extremely good book. I enjoyed almost everything about it. It had pretty much everything that I want in a fantasy novel. And talking dragons always makes things better. Plus it introduced me to one of my new favorite Dragonlance character, Kaz the Minotaur. He is right up there with Raistlin and Lord Soth for me. In fact, I think I'm going to read his book next :)

There are a lot of Dragonlance novels you only read because you want to know everything about the world of Krynn there is to know. And then there are fewer Dragonlance novels that make you *want* to read everything possible about Krynn. This is one of the latter.