Rating: 
Summary: Gemmell's writing takes a leap forward
Review: I rate Quest for Lost Heroes a low five, but a five nonetheless. The previous two books in the series were pretty good, but this one really raises the bar for plotting. There are a few interesting threads progressing at the same time; Gemmell keeps the reader absorbed in each of them without confusing him with too many characters. Considering how much is going on this novel, there are relatively few characters, each with distinct personality traits. A couple of them even seem human, unlike Gemmell's overly heroic creations in the prequels.The main thread concerns a party of Drenai heroes following the trail of a woman kidnapped by a slave caravan. The leader of the party is also being pursued by henchmen of an arrogant nobleman that he offended. On the Nadir side, the chief Jungir Khan has a little drama going on with the visiting dignitary Chein-tsu. The great shaman Asta Khan, a sinister character from the prequel, also plays an important part in the story. Finally, Jungir's sister Tanaki is at the heart of another subplot. I remember thinking, after the first few chapters: How can an author's storytelling skill improve so much from one book to the next? Gemmell really must have spent some time sketching this story out. The excellent story marries well with Gemmell's usual great skill at rendering battle scenes. Unfortunately, the story seems a bit rushed towards the end, although the ending itself has a couple nice twists. Reading the previous two books is really not necessary to comprehend what's going on in this one. This book would be great for someone who just wants to get a sample of Gemmell's work.
Rating:
Summary: Gemmell's writing takes a leap forward
Review: I rate Quest for Lost Heroes a low five, but a five nonetheless. The previous two books in the series were pretty good, but this one really raises the bar for plotting. There are a few interesting threads progressing at the same time; Gemmell keeps the reader absorbed in each of them without confusing him with too many characters. Considering how much is going on this novel, there are relatively few characters, each with distinct personality traits. A couple of them even seem human, unlike Gemmell's overly heroic creations in the prequels. The main thread concerns a party of Drenai heroes following the trail of a woman kidnapped by a slave caravan. The leader of the party is also being pursued by henchmen of an arrogant nobleman that he offended. On the Nadir side, the chief Jungir Khan has a little drama going on with the visiting dignitary Chein-tsu. The great shaman Asta Khan, a sinister character from the prequel, also plays an important part in the story. Finally, Jungir's sister Tanaki is at the heart of another subplot. I remember thinking, after the first few chapters: How can an author's storytelling skill improve so much from one book to the next? Gemmell really must have spent some time sketching this story out. The excellent story marries well with Gemmell's usual great skill at rendering battle scenes. Unfortunately, the story seems a bit rushed towards the end, although the ending itself has a couple nice twists. Reading the previous two books is really not necessary to comprehend what's going on in this one. This book would be great for someone who just wants to get a sample of Gemmell's work.
Rating: 
Summary: An splendid edition to the drenai series
Review: If you thought things could'nt get any more exciting after King Beyond the Gate, then you were wrong. This book seems to be the last of the Drenai stories (cronologically) and explains what happens after the Nadir, led by Tennaka, conquers the Drenai. It tells the story of the poor Drenai heroes struggling to confront the Nadir rule. The conclusion works well and finnishes niceley, leaving room for the next episode in this unforgettable series!!
Rating:
Summary: Memorable!
Review: This is the first fantasy novel I read and of course, the first Gemmell novel I read. It really impresses me. I love his concept of "what's the difference between a hero and a fool?". It really makes you think and understand life and death. I highly recommend this novel. I am now just started to read the second one from Gemmell.
Rating:
Summary: Memorable!
Review: This is the first fantasy novel I read and of course, the first Gemmell novel I read. It really impresses me. I love his concept of "what's the difference between a hero and a fool?". It really makes you think and understand life and death. I highly recommend this novel. I am now just started to read the second one from Gemmell.
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