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Summary: Highly Overrated
Review: I am so flabbergasted by the volume of glowing reviews this man receives, I am compelled to add my opinion."Ghost King" was my first introduction to Gemmell. Friends insisted that he was the best thing since sliced-bread and begged me to stay with it until I read the first Jon Shannow novel (volume 3 of the "Stones of Power") when it "gets really good". Now that I've plodded through the 3 books, I'm afraid "Ghost King" is going to receive the brunt of my displeasure as it is, I feel, the worst of the 3. The pacing of the novel is seriously lacking. Dramatic events are breezed-through while less-dramatic plot points are excruciatingly detailed. The characters seem to change motivation at the drop of a hat for no reason, or silly reasons. It may be the speed with which these transitions are tackled that makes it seem so, which again, is a pacing problem. The only interesting thing about this book is the gradual revelations and the feeling of satisfaction as the pieces of Arthurian Legend fall into place. Not that that hasn't been done before. And in a much more entertaining way. In short, I would not recommend this book or the following two volumes ("The Last Sword of Power" and "Wolf in Shadow") to anyone. Many have done it before and done it better.
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Summary: Once You Read One Book by Gemmell ~ You Will Be Hooked!
Review: I had read in several places about what a great author David Gemmell is. I had not read any of his books, and when read the descriptions on the back covers, I did not think any would interest me, so I put of buying any. Well, when I finally picked one up and read it, I could not put them down. I quickly read through the Riganti series, which I loved and wanted more. Ever since I have been a HUGE Gemmell fan. His characters are the most realistic, no matter waht the story brings them. They are flawed, real, human, and yet heroes and incredible fantasy images all in one. I love how Gemmell gets me to feel for the characters and what is going on with them. The first two Sipstrassi Tales, Ghost King and The Last Sword of Power, are my favorites. Maybe because I have a tendency to read as much about King Arthur, and the other main characters surrounding him in myth. But they bring to you a new sense of Fantasy. Once you read a David Gemmell book, your standards will be higher, and you will be hooked on him!!
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Summary: simply the best
Review: I have to say iv read alot of David Gemmel books but this is one of the best! The begings a bit slow but the middle and towards the end are fantastic! I recomend this book to anyone but please dont judge the book by its begining.
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Summary: A fun, entertaining book!
Review: I really love David Gemmel's writing. The first in his new series, set in Britain in the later part of the Roman Empire, is action-packed, filled with suspense, and loaded with fascinating characters. He really knows how to get us involved in the amazing world he's created. It's really great how he can mix elements of the magical and supernatural with the violent, cruel world of that time. Two thumbs up, way up
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Summary: Good ideas, average in development
Review: I thought Gemmell's interpretation of the Arthurian legend was interesting and creative. The characters have the potential to be engaging throughout the series. Unfortunately, I felt that throughout the book he was simply too curt in developing them. With the amount of ground he covered, the book could easily have been 500-700 pages in the hands of a Goodkind or a Lawhead and only would have been more exciting. This weakness changes this book from an epic-level fantasy adventure (which the storyline could have provided) to a nice, weekend read.
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Summary: As far as "Tales of King Arthur" go
Review: I'd have ot rate this one as preety good now keep in mind I happen to be a fan of David Gemmell others who are looking for the same basic kind of stuff but more grounded in reality may want to look at some of the works of Bernard Cornwell.
Overall-As for myself I liked the book a lot for some reason a lot of the books based on King Arthur seem to have Atlantis tie ins. I wonder why that is? Anyway its a good mix of legand and fiction(when taken with a grian of salt). If this kind of stuff is your bag you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Didn't expect I'd like it
Review: In short, this is a retelling of the Arthurian myth, and it starts by telling Uther Pendragon's story. Uther, who is named Thuro, is the gawkish boy similar to Arthur who is a misfit in his father's kingdom, eventually becomes a man, then a king, and this book appears to follow a pretty standard formula. I got about 30 pages in and was pretty well turned off by this book. However, I kept at it, in an effort to be fair. Around the time Thuro's father is assassinated is when the book really gets going. The scenes between Thuro and Culain were what kept me going at first, and then the introduction of Prasamaccus sold me on the book as a whole. The charaters are very well written. The interactions between them is what makes this an enjoyable read. The plot is sometimes fleshed out in a rather dry way, but those passages were for the most part easily skipped, and I didn't miss anything. Anyone who is a fan of Guy Gavriel Kay should pick this up as light reading. Anyone who loved this book should really pick up Tigana by Kay. The approach to character is very similar, and Kay is able to keep a complex plot going without making it sound like a history recitation.
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Summary: Didn't expect I'd like it
Review: In short, this is a retelling of the Arthurian myth, and it starts by telling Uther Pendragon's story. Uther, who is named Thuro, is the gawkish boy similar to Arthur who is a misfit in his father's kingdom, eventually becomes a man, then a king, and this book appears to follow a pretty standard formula. I got about 30 pages in and was pretty well turned off by this book. However, I kept at it, in an effort to be fair. Around the time Thuro's father is assassinated is when the book really gets going. The scenes between Thuro and Culain were what kept me going at first, and then the introduction of Prasamaccus sold me on the book as a whole. The charaters are very well written. The interactions between them is what makes this an enjoyable read. The plot is sometimes fleshed out in a rather dry way, but those passages were for the most part easily skipped, and I didn't miss anything. Anyone who is a fan of Guy Gavriel Kay should pick this up as light reading. Anyone who loved this book should really pick up Tigana by Kay. The approach to character is very similar, and Kay is able to keep a complex plot going without making it sound like a history recitation.
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Summary: You MUST read this!
Review: This book is brilliant! The characters are very real and it is hard to believe it is just a fantasy novel, because Gemmell's writing just totally absorbs you into the story.Once I finished it I could not wait to read the next book in the series.The way Gemmell takes a weak or flawed character and turns him into a hero is masterfully done. 10 out of 10!
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Summary: the best so far....
Review: This book is one of the best that i've read so far. It was beautifully written and very discriptive, though i found it a little depressing at the end, Uther's grandfather is Lancelot, implying what will happen in the future, who wouldnt be depressed?
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