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jamesthomas79's review against another edition
4.0
It was a very good and interesting read. I must confess, it took me a lot longer to read this book than it did any book from the Emperor series. The book is long - over 500 pages - and goes up and down in pace for long sections, but it does set up the rest of the series well. On the back of this and previous work I have purchased the rest of the book in the series and will be starting Lords of the Bow tonight.
Genghis Khan is one of those historical figures I've always wanted to read about but who never came high up enough on my priority list to get to. But once I heard that Conn Iggulden had written a series on him I knew that I would dive in as I love the way he accurate retells history as if it were fiction and allows you to become immersed into these characters and their backstory with excitement.
Genghis Khan is one of those historical figures I've always wanted to read about but who never came high up enough on my priority list to get to. But once I heard that Conn Iggulden had written a series on him I knew that I would dive in as I love the way he accurate retells history as if it were fiction and allows you to become immersed into these characters and their backstory with excitement.
jenmat1197's review against another edition
4.0
This is the story of Temujin - who became Genghis Khan. The story starts when Temujin is just a boy. He and his brothers lose their father, and the boys are left in charge of their mother and sister and getting them to safety. Temujin and his family endured, and Temujin vows to get his revenge against the people who killed his father.
Over time, Temujin unites many tribes and starts to build his empire. His iron will and his ability in battle makes him a legendary khan.
I really liked this book. I was worried that it was going to be dull or at the very least - dry. But it wasn't. It was well written, and very interesting. It is historical fiction, but the author does a good job at the end of the book letting the reader know what is known from research throughout his book.
I am so glad I found this one. I understand that this is a 5 book series, so I hope after my challenge is finished, that I can tackle a few more in this series. It was a truly great book.
Over time, Temujin unites many tribes and starts to build his empire. His iron will and his ability in battle makes him a legendary khan.
I really liked this book. I was worried that it was going to be dull or at the very least - dry. But it wasn't. It was well written, and very interesting. It is historical fiction, but the author does a good job at the end of the book letting the reader know what is known from research throughout his book.
I am so glad I found this one. I understand that this is a 5 book series, so I hope after my challenge is finished, that I can tackle a few more in this series. It was a truly great book.
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
docrevilo's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
donnakaye64's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It was an amazing look into the early years of Genghis Khan.
leyaruth42's review against another edition
5.0
This book was excellent. Stephen Rudnicki is an excellent reader, best known for reading the Orson Scott Card books. The story of Temujin is enthralling and keeps you turning the pages (or listening along). I look forward to reading the sequels.
gyttja's review
5.0
Wolf of the plains är en historisk fiktion om Djengis Khans liv. Boken var mycket mer spännande än vad jag hade förväntat mig. Tempot är högt genom hela boken och jag ser verkligen fram emot att läsa de resterande böckerna i serien.
sh543's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
jmatkinson1's review
4.0
Temugin is the second son of Yesugei, khan of a small group of nomadic people in the 13th Century. When Yesugei is killed, his wife and young children are abandoned by the tribe under a new khan. They survive against the odds and Temugin builds his own group with dreams of the future.
The story of the young Genghis Khan is both well-known and poorly documented so that Iggulden has the possibility of embroidering the basic narrative with his own detail. In this case he has succeeded very well. It is obvious that he has researched the general life of the nomadic tribes and the folklore and customs that governed life on the steppes, that shines through. Iggulden also has a rare talent for writing a gripping tale of daring-do that does manages to interest many different types of readers. The characterisation isn't brilliant, but then there is no source material to work from, so the book rattles along at a rapid pace from set piece to set piece. At the end one looks forward to the next instalment!
The story of the young Genghis Khan is both well-known and poorly documented so that Iggulden has the possibility of embroidering the basic narrative with his own detail. In this case he has succeeded very well. It is obvious that he has researched the general life of the nomadic tribes and the folklore and customs that governed life on the steppes, that shines through. Iggulden also has a rare talent for writing a gripping tale of daring-do that does manages to interest many different types of readers. The characterisation isn't brilliant, but then there is no source material to work from, so the book rattles along at a rapid pace from set piece to set piece. At the end one looks forward to the next instalment!
carstensena's review against another edition
4.0
If you love historical fiction, this one is a page-turner. Visceral, no-holds-barred action. Looking forward to the next volume of the series.