Rating: 
Summary: Straight forward fantasy
Review: This is my first David Gemmell book. His reputation is that of a pretty good fantasy writer, so I thought I'd give this a try. I chose this book mainly b/c it was stand alone and not part of a series. Overall, I felt the story was average. The conflict was rather small in scope (in the world of the book) in my opinion and the characters and plot devices were mostly genre/story cliches. There was only one part where I really felt enthralled and that was when the character mentioned on the back of the book goes through the dark portal. But it was only about a chapter or so long. Unfortunately, the story and character that's given on the back cover is just a subplot and one of the many sub-characters in the story. There weren't really any main characters per say, it was more of an ensemble cast with various characters doing their thing and finally meeting up in the end for a common goal. All in all, it was a quick, entertaining read. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it.
Rating:
Summary: Straight forward fantasy
Review: This is my first David Gemmell book. His reputation is that of a pretty good fantasy writer, so I thought I'd give this a try. I chose this book mainly b/c it was stand alone and not part of a series. Overall, I felt the story was average. The conflict was rather small in scope (in the world of the book) in my opinion and the characters and plot devices were mostly genre/story cliches. There was only one part where I really felt enthralled and that was when the character mentioned on the back of the book goes through the dark portal. But it was only about a chapter or so long. Unfortunately, the story and character that's given on the back cover is just a subplot and one of the many sub-characters in the story. There weren't really any main characters per say, it was more of an ensemble cast with various characters doing their thing and finally meeting up in the end for a common goal. All in all, it was a quick, entertaining read. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it.
Rating: 
Summary: Expertly Carved.
Review: This is one of his best books, really moving and clever. The characters come alive and you can almost feel them. Excellent.
Rating:
Summary: My favorite Gemmell book
Review: This really resembles the Dreni serise in a lot of ways but hey I like it because of the charecters particularly Groundsill and that it proves Gemmell can write a good book and map it up in a single volume and the style doesn't loss any of its punch. Its a great book good agianst evil all of that and vampires even make an appearance. If you can get the book on CD there is even an interview with Gemmell that explians why he put in the Nomad sub-plot it is quite touching. Overall-Must read
Rating:
Summary: Awesome Reading
Review: This was my first book by Gemmell that I read and I couldn't put it down. It flows so smoothly and keeps you interested to the very end. Since I read it I have bought all his books and even bought those only available in England when I was visiting there. His other books are just as good as this one. Highly Recommend!
Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly well-crafted fantasy novel.
Review: This was my first venture into David Gemmell's work, and I do have a newfound respect for the modern fantasy genre. The plotline itself is fairly straightforward, a simple tale of assorted ex-slaves and cutthroats who band together, become respectable, and take on the evil that ravages the land. What makes the novel worthwhile is just how complicated some of the characters are. The protagonists aren't the old stock "loveable theives" who need just an uplifting speech before suddenly becoming noble. Some of them are patently repugnant murderers and rapists, and who come across as truly loathsome in the early chapters thanks to Gemmell's knack for creative violence. The world of the novel feels uniquely dark all the way through, and the knight's quest, unlike hundreds of others in similar novels, actually feels impossible at times. While perhaps not quite as creative as a Robert Jordan epic, to me Gemmell's more pessimistic world is more captivating than the more cheerful and optimistic worlds R.A. Salvatore and Terry Brooks have been churning out for years. A completely worthwhile novel.
Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly well-crafted fantasy novel.
Review: This was my first venture into David Gemmell's work, and I do have a newfound respect for the modern fantasy genre. The plotline itself is fairly straightforward, a simple tale of assorted ex-slaves and cutthroats who band together, become respectable, and take on the evil that ravages the land. What makes the novel worthwhile is just how complicated some of the characters are. The protagonists aren't the old stock "loveable theives" who need just an uplifting speech before suddenly becoming noble. Some of them are patently repugnant murderers and rapists, and who come across as truly loathsome in the early chapters thanks to Gemmell's knack for creative violence. The world of the novel feels uniquely dark all the way through, and the knight's quest, unlike hundreds of others in similar novels, actually feels impossible at times. While perhaps not quite as creative as a Robert Jordan epic, to me Gemmell's more pessimistic world is more captivating than the more cheerful and optimistic worlds R.A. Salvatore and Terry Brooks have been churning out for years. A completely worthwhile novel.
Rating:
Summary: A classic Gemmell Novel
Review: This was the first book by David Gemmell that i ever read and i couldn't have chosen a better book to start with. I'm a sixteen year old teenage girl, not exactly the stereotypical fantasy/fiction reader but i can tell you i was hooked. I haven't been able to put his books down since. A must buy for any fan or to start with.
Rating:
Summary: Possibly the most spellbinding book in the fantasy Genre
Review: Written in true authentic Gemmell Style- accompanied by its usual entourage of heroes, comes this fantastic 'unputdownable' read. In this stunning read, good and evil are clearly defined, and the character of the various heroes are woven intricately and with crystal-clear clarity. Manannan travels in search of his brother knights, who have departed through a rift into another world, that is devoid of life- Devoid of spirit-.
| 
