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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Swung by to visit an old friend.
Gemmell was and still is one of my favourite authors. His books and characters have always been incredible.
This one is packed with action and a very much larger then life character.
If you are a fan of swords and sorcery you should read every Gemmell book out there.
As much as this is book one of the Drenai Saga it is the end for Druss not the beginning.
You might enjoy this one more if you read the other Druss books first - this book does refer back to them but it will do just fine standing on its own.
Gemmell was and still is one of my favourite authors. His books and characters have always been incredible.
This one is packed with action and a very much larger then life character.
If you are a fan of swords and sorcery you should read every Gemmell book out there.
As much as this is book one of the Drenai Saga it is the end for Druss not the beginning.
You might enjoy this one more if you read the other Druss books first - this book does refer back to them but it will do just fine standing on its own.
An exceptionally well-told story. I loved how the author just skipped over parts where it was obvious what was going to happen, but that almost all other authors would have included.
It's just to bad that the story was among themost uninteresting one can find: war, without much else.
It's just to bad that the story was among themost uninteresting one can find: war, without much else.
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'd probably give this 4* on a different day but there were certain aspects of the writing that I didn't enjoy; I guess I'm too used to more modern books. The ending felt a bit forced but understanding how it was written this makes sense. I can see why it was so influential in its time.
Every bit as good as the first time I read it. A most enjoyable read