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lynnurrd's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.75
Great writing, interesting characters, amazing world-building.
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Downgrading a smidge after mulling it over a little more, and only because I think that the 'exciting' parts, the action scenes, where adrenaline is supposed to be flying - didn't really deliver that feeling for me. It is very matter of fact, very objectively written. Meaning there wasn't a significant build-up to get you in the moment. I, as a reader, was kind of floating above it all, witnessing everything as it happened, but didn't feel gripped and in the middle.
This DEFINITELY isn't a bad thing, I thoroughly enjoyed the book nonetheless. However, looking back, I do believe it is something that lacked in my reading experience just a little. Hence the .25 deduction in my rating.
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Downgrading a smidge after mulling it over a little more, and only because I think that the 'exciting' parts, the action scenes, where adrenaline is supposed to be flying - didn't really deliver that feeling for me. It is very matter of fact, very objectively written. Meaning there wasn't a significant build-up to get you in the moment. I, as a reader, was kind of floating above it all, witnessing everything as it happened, but didn't feel gripped and in the middle.
This DEFINITELY isn't a bad thing, I thoroughly enjoyed the book nonetheless. However, looking back, I do believe it is something that lacked in my reading experience just a little. Hence the .25 deduction in my rating.
jonathanrobert's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
shirin_mandi's review against another edition
5.0
Stand-alone books
1- Echoes of the Great Song ⭐️6
2- Dark Moon to-read
پدر کل هستی ناظر بود که شرارت به سوی فرزندانش به راه افتاد. در آغاز از او تمنا کرده بودند که آزادی به آنها عطا کند تا بتوانند مطابق سرنوشت خود زندگی کنند. پدر کل هستی به آنها قول داده بود که مداخله نخواهد کرد. و آنان اکنون با تقدیر خود روبه رو بودند. با نجوایی می‌توانست آنها را برهاند اما قول او آهن بود و وزنه‌ای بر روی روحش.
دیوید گمل
پژواک آوای دوران
سهیلا فرزین‌نژاد
انتشارات کتابسرای تندیس
The Drenai Saga (به ترتیب وقایع)
1· Knights of Dark Renown (1989) (شوالیه‌های بدنام) 6⭐️
2· Morningstar (1992) (ستاره صبح/ تولد یک قهرمان) 5⭐️
3. Waylander (1986)
4. Waylander II, In the Realm of the Wolf (1992)
5. Waylander III, Hero in the Shadows (2000)
6. The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend (1993) (نخستين ماجراجوهايي هاي دراس اسطوره) 4⭐️
7. The Legend of Deathwalker (1996) (افسانه مرگ پیما) 5⭐️
8· Skilgannon I. White Wolf (2003) (گرگ سفید) 5⭐️
9. Legend (1984)(اسطوره) 5⭐️
10. The King Beyond the Gate (1985) (پادشاه آن سوی دروازه) 5⭐️
11. Quest for Lost Heroes (1990) to-read
12. Winter Warriors (1997) to-read
13· Skilgannon II. The Swords of Night and Day (2004) (شمشیرهای روز و شب) 4.5⭐️
Troy series
1- Lord of the Silver Bow (2005) (ارباب کمان نقره‌ای) 6⭐️
2- Shield of Thunder (2006) (سپر آذرخش) to-read
3- Fall of Kings (2007) (سقوط شاهان) to-read
Sipstrassi Series:
1-Lion of Macedon (1990)(شیر مقدونیه) 5⭐️
2-Dark Prince (1991)(شاهزاده سیاه) to-read
3-Ghost King (1988)(شیح شاه) 4.5⭐️
4-Last Sword of Power (1988)(آخرین شمشیر قدرت) 4⭐️
5-Wolf in Shadow (گرگ در سایه) 4⭐️
6-The Last Guardian (آخرین محافظ) to-read
7-Bloodstone (خون آشام) to-read
1- Echoes of the Great Song ⭐️6
2- Dark Moon to-read
پدر کل هستی ناظر بود که شرارت به سوی فرزندانش به راه افتاد. در آغاز از او تمنا کرده بودند که آزادی به آنها عطا کند تا بتوانند مطابق سرنوشت خود زندگی کنند. پدر کل هستی به آنها قول داده بود که مداخله نخواهد کرد. و آنان اکنون با تقدیر خود روبه رو بودند. با نجوایی می‌توانست آنها را برهاند اما قول او آهن بود و وزنه‌ای بر روی روحش.
دیوید گمل
پژواک آوای دوران
سهیلا فرزین‌نژاد
انتشارات کتابسرای تندیس
The Drenai Saga (به ترتیب وقایع)
1· Knights of Dark Renown (1989) (شوالیه‌های بدنام) 6⭐️
2· Morningstar (1992) (ستاره صبح/ تولد یک قهرمان) 5⭐️
3. Waylander (1986)
4. Waylander II, In the Realm of the Wolf (1992)
5. Waylander III, Hero in the Shadows (2000)
6. The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend (1993) (نخستين ماجراجوهايي هاي دراس اسطوره) 4⭐️
7. The Legend of Deathwalker (1996) (افسانه مرگ پیما) 5⭐️
8· Skilgannon I. White Wolf (2003) (گرگ سفید) 5⭐️
9. Legend (1984)(اسطوره) 5⭐️
10. The King Beyond the Gate (1985) (پادشاه آن سوی دروازه) 5⭐️
11. Quest for Lost Heroes (1990) to-read
12. Winter Warriors (1997) to-read
13· Skilgannon II. The Swords of Night and Day (2004) (شمشیرهای روز و شب) 4.5⭐️
Troy series
1- Lord of the Silver Bow (2005) (ارباب کمان نقره‌ای) 6⭐️
2- Shield of Thunder (2006) (سپر آذرخش) to-read
3- Fall of Kings (2007) (سقوط شاهان) to-read
Sipstrassi Series:
1-Lion of Macedon (1990)(شیر مقدونیه) 5⭐️
2-Dark Prince (1991)(شاهزاده سیاه) to-read
3-Ghost King (1988)(شیح شاه) 4.5⭐️
4-Last Sword of Power (1988)(آخرین شمشیر قدرت) 4⭐️
5-Wolf in Shadow (گرگ در سایه) 4⭐️
6-The Last Guardian (آخرین محافظ) to-read
7-Bloodstone (خون آشام) to-read
leonidaz11's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
miramanga's review against another edition
1.0
I struggled so hard to get through this book. I found it dull and difficult to get into. There was lots of violence and battle and killing and I didn't click with any of the characters.
I'm really glad I read the book as Gemmell is a fantasy legend so I've ticked him off the list.
Fans of pyramids, powerful beings that ruled the Earth before humans and military strategy enthusiasts will love this
I'm really glad I read the book as Gemmell is a fantasy legend so I've ticked him off the list.
Fans of pyramids, powerful beings that ruled the Earth before humans and military strategy enthusiasts will love this
neilsef's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
I originally read this when it was first published, but other than enjoying it, I can not remember what my thoughts on it were at the time.
Now, I realise the style of writing is different to the other novels by David Gemmell, at least those I have re-read over the past year. The phrasing seems a little stilted to me, which took a while to adapt to. However, this does not detract from the story or characters, both of which are of his usual high standard.
The start is fairly unassuming, but from there constantly builds the personalities and plot details to a stunning conclusion.
I found it very interesting to realise what cultural myths inspired this story, which just increased my enjoyment.
Now, I realise the style of writing is different to the other novels by David Gemmell, at least those I have re-read over the past year. The phrasing seems a little stilted to me, which took a while to adapt to. However, this does not detract from the story or characters, both of which are of his usual high standard.
The start is fairly unassuming, but from there constantly builds the personalities and plot details to a stunning conclusion.
I found it very interesting to realise what cultural myths inspired this story, which just increased my enjoyment.
seppyfcb's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.5
vadeka's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is one of the most unusual Gemmells books. Some fans don't like it, but I do. It plays with a new style of magic, though it reuses the idea of world turning upside down.
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