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rayarriz's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good story that ended far to soon. Every book that I've read by Conn easily makes five stars. I wish I could give it ten stars!
lportx's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the series. The first 2/3rds of this book were great. The last third dropped it down a notch but it was still a great read. I will miss the Mongols.
tegan91kj's review
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aestas's review against another edition
5.0
The last book in the Conqueror series, an epic tale of the life of the Genghis Khan and his descendants. As always Iggulden proved his writing prowess once again. I enjoyed this book as much as the first novel of the series. Full of life, death and a great introduction to the infamous Genghis. I'm looking forward to more by Iggulden in the future.
riseclare's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this series! The author tied up the series as well as he began it. 5 stars! (a few of the scenes towards the end drag, because I grew to love Kublai's character so much, that I did not want the point of view to change) Hreat ending though- very tense, couldn't put the book down. Very interesting insight into Mongolian history. Never thought I would find the details of war this intriguing, but Conn Iggulden makes it so.
joabroda's review
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
4.0
The final book in a five book series. I do not think I have binged on a series in very long time. I started book 1 in mid July and never let up. Conn's storytelling is some of the best out there for HF and war.
The series starts with Genghis Khan at about the age of 10 and finishes here with the adult years of Kublai, his grandson. Of all the children and grandchildren Kublai was the only one to embrace the Chin (Chinese) culture. Kublai began as a scholar but in the end the warrior blood of the Mongols caught up with him and he completed his grandfather's dream of conquering and uniting the Chin as one nation.
A fantastic story, told by a stellar writer.
The series starts with Genghis Khan at about the age of 10 and finishes here with the adult years of Kublai, his grandson. Of all the children and grandchildren Kublai was the only one to embrace the Chin (Chinese) culture. Kublai began as a scholar but in the end the warrior blood of the Mongols caught up with him and he completed his grandfather's dream of conquering and uniting the Chin as one nation.
A fantastic story, told by a stellar writer.
sbudiselich's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
4.0
Mongke has become Khan, son of Tolui and grandson of Genghis, and to cement his rule he creates vast khanates for his close relatives. His brother Hulegu consolidates rule in Persia but youngest brother Kublai is told to go into the east. Kublai is a scholar, not a fighter, but he is of the line of Genghis and he accepts the challenge. Harrying the great Sung empire, Kublai is close to conquest when he hears news of the death of Mongke. When his younger brother Arik-Boke declares himself Khan, Kublai is stung into action and politics to become Khan himself. this divides the Mongol nation and sets family against family.
This final book in the series focuses on Kublai Khan. In the historical notes Iggulden says that he deliberately chose to end the series with Kublai becoming Khan, rather than extend the series to cover his whole life. I think that was a really good call. Iggulden is at his best when writing action, he is less successful at dialogue and politics and this book has plenty of action. At its heart is a strong story, family discord and the movement of Mongol nation from a plains-based nomadic group to a more cultured trading nation and all of this taking place within three generations.
This final book in the series focuses on Kublai Khan. In the historical notes Iggulden says that he deliberately chose to end the series with Kublai becoming Khan, rather than extend the series to cover his whole life. I think that was a really good call. Iggulden is at his best when writing action, he is less successful at dialogue and politics and this book has plenty of action. At its heart is a strong story, family discord and the movement of Mongol nation from a plains-based nomadic group to a more cultured trading nation and all of this taking place within three generations.