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A review by zaphod46
Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden
3.0
Other historical fiction pieces I have read tend to be period pieces, but Genghis, as you can probably tell from the title, focuses on a real historical figure. Iggulden, then, needs to tell his story while knowing that everyone else knows how it will eventually end. It is very nice of him to include a brief addendum describing where he varies from known history and where he filled in some gaps.
Instead of focusing on plot twists or eureka moments, the emphasis is on story telling. The storytelling, however, is only OK. It moves quickly, but what I remember is only plot, not descriptions or even any particular characters. It is hard to get to know a character when all he does is fight, think about fighting, and practice not talking or showing emotion.
Instead of focusing on plot twists or eureka moments, the emphasis is on story telling. The storytelling, however, is only OK. It moves quickly, but what I remember is only plot, not descriptions or even any particular characters. It is hard to get to know a character when all he does is fight, think about fighting, and practice not talking or showing emotion.