The Eyes of the Dragon
- 382
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“The Eyes of the Dragon” is Stephen King writing a classic fairy tale, and the change of register suits him. A framed prince and a scheming court magician drive a tale told in short chapters and a warm voice, and even minor characters get clear motives. The middle sags for some. There is only a little darkness, which makes this a good choice for fantasy readers who usually avoid horror, and for younger ones.
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About the book
The Eyes of the Dragon is a fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King, first published as a limited edition slipcased hardcover by Philtrum Press in 1984, illustrated by Kenneth R. Linkhauser. The novel would later be published for the mass market by Viking in 1987, with illustrations by David Palladini. This trade edition was slightly revised for publication. The 1995 French edition did not reproduce the American illustrations; it included brand new illustrations by Christian Heinrich, and a 2016 new French version also included brand new illustrations, by Nicolas Duffaut.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 472 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 76% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 27 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 445 | 94% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Eyes of the Dragon?
It has 382 pages — shorter than 82% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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