A review by waqasmhd
Wolf of the Plains by Conn Iggulden

5.0

its been a while since i read some great historical fiction, and i am a sucker for history books especially the medieval age when swords ruled the hearts.

we all know Genghis khan to be one of the greatest conquerors but i had never read a book about Genghis khan, so i was very interested and knew that i was going to like this book.

this is a solid book. highly entertaining and almost read like an adventure movie.

this book takes you to the origins of Genghis khan. from the time he was born (as Temujin) and the day he called himself Genghis khan.

the good thing about this book is that its not written only from Genghis khan's perspective. you are given the chance to understand what goes on in the mind of most of the characters, especially the villain (Eeluk- Genghis father's loyal bondsman). you are left to decide whether what Eeluk did after Genghis's father died would be a natural reaction of any trusted bondsman in the event of a tribal leader's death.

whatever you decide, Genghis believed in the unity of all people.

it was great to know how Temujin became Genghis and the great conqueror as we know him today.