The Seventh Scroll

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Summary: Brilliant sequel
Review: I don't normally enjoy sequels, even those based on great novels ("Aztec Autumn", for example, was a disappointing follow up to the brilliant "Aztec"). But "The Seventh Scroll" is fantastic, probably the best sequel I've ever read. Very clever continuation of the "River God" storyline. Enjoyable even if you haven't read "River God", which I strongly recommend that you do.

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Summary: This is a Sequel?
Review: I was shopping at a garage sale when I say a battered copy of a book called the "Seventh Scroll". It looked a bit interesting so I decided to buy it. (It was only $0.50 anyway.) I took it home and began reading it. I was ingrossed. I read it in less than a week. (I had full time school and part time work at the time. I could only read at night.) I would go to bed at 8:00 and stay up and read till midnight to 3:00. This book isn't for the weak of stomach. Wilbur A. Smith has a way of making every death into a wonderfully grousome tale. He deffinatly used his imagination on this. I finished reading it and recommended it to my mother who also greatly enjoyed it. Through out the whole book there was mention to another book called "River God". But I wasn't sure if it was a real book or a made up book for the purpose of the story. It turns out that it was the first book. I had read and understood the whole book "Seventh Scroll" without even reading "River God". (I have bought a copy of "River God" and can't wait to start reading it.) Even if you don't want to read "River God" you can really get into this book. Read it!

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Summary: Wilbur Smith is the greatest story teller I know
Review: River God is breathtaking in its scope. It's epic story justs carries the reader along through the years to the climax of the life of a slave. Now we have the sequel taking place in modern day, that narrows the focus of that epic story. Mr. Smith changes gears smoothly from an epic tale to a tale of intrigue and mystery. With good and evil characters so richly drawn, Mr. Smith takes our emotions and out attention to the edge of our seats. The plot is so well put together, and the suspense is palpable. This story is the culmination of a mystery that was created thousands of years ago. You have to read this book; and you have to read River God.