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Summary: Gemmell's back in form
Review: After the very mediocre novels "In the Realm of the Wolf" and "The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend", Gemmell turns out a decent work of fantasy action in "The Legend of Deathwalker". The events of Deathwalker take place about ten years after First Chronicles. After having settled down on a farm with his wife Rowena, Druss found himself unable to enjoy the life of a civilian and volunteered several times for service in various military campaigns. Deathwalker begins between campaigns, with Druss trying to earn money in the Gothir capital Gulgothir by winning a series of high-profile arena fistfights.
For the championship Druss is set to fight the famed warrior Klay, and a few days before the duel they befriend each other. Then one night, hired assassins make an attempt on Druss's life but Klay arrives and saves him. However, Klay is critically injured by a crossbow bolt meant for Druss. So Druss sets out on a quest to find and retrieve the magical healing jewels called the Eyes of Alchazzar. These also happen to be sacred to the Nadir because their discovery is supposed to herald the arrival of the prophecied uniter of the Nadir tribes.
Interestingly, Druss is not the sole main character in this book; perhaps half of the narrative focuses on the Nadir warrior Talisman. We also spend a bit of time with Nosta Khan, the sinister Nadir shaman who first made an appearance in "Legend". As in the last book, Druss's poet companion Sieben's priorities are on sex and dalliances with women, but this time around he also plays an important role in the plot.
Speaking of plot, it's much better in Deathwalker than in the previous two books. The connection between the jewels and the supernatural world was very interesting and well done. The twist at the end was a nice surprise though there was also a bit of a downer that disappointed me a bit. Coupled with the good plot is the fact that there's a lot of action (that's what Gemmell does best). Lots of small violent skirmishes kept my interest. I especially enjoyed the Nadir ploy to lure the Gothir horsemen over the cliff. The final battle is satisfyingly long and climactic.
So I have to declare that it was worth my time. Recommended.
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Summary: One of the Best!!
Review: An interesting story which call an end to the tale of Druss the Legend. The story begin rather slowly but pick up fast as the story moves on, but end with a rather sad ending. Each character are clearly introduce.Druss the deathwalker together with the poet Sieben embark on a journey to the Nadir steppes to find a twin jewels (eyes of alchazzar) to save his dying friend (Klay). From fights to love, from friendship to treachery, this books has it all. If you are a David Gemmell fans, this is certainly one of the books to add to your list.
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Summary: Another Excellent Read!!!
Review: Another great addition to the world of the Drenai and the adventures of Druss the Legend. This time Druss travels through the lands of the Gothir and the Nadir. The early history of the Nadir, the origin of the Uniter and the driving force behind these people that makes them into the deadly barbarian hordes of the earlier books is revealed. The excellent characters and fast-paced adventure that you expect from Gemmell are back. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Another Excellent Read!!!
Review: Another great addition to the world of the Drenai and the adventures of Druss the Legend. This time Druss travels through the lands of the Gothir and the Nadir. The early history of the Nadir, the origin of the Uniter and the driving force behind these people that makes them into the deadly barbarian hordes of the earlier books is revealed. The excellent characters and fast-paced adventure that you expect from Gemmell are back. Highly recommended!
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Summary: A case of sequelitis
Review: As the sequels to Legend grow the quality of the writing and the though behind the books diminishes. Still a good read, but I am against filling in all the blanks. Legend was pure on its own and it would have been better not to write any sequels from an artistic point of view. Of course from a financial point of view who cares about art?
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Summary: A case of sequelitis
Review: As the sequels to Legend grow the quality of the writing and the though behind the books diminishes. Still a good read, but I am against filling in all the blanks. Legend was pure on its own and it would have been better not to write any sequels from an artistic point of view. Of course from a financial point of view who cares about art?
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Summary: One of the Best!!
Review: Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar (mystic jewels of power) will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. Can he succeed against the odds???David Gemmell's at it again with Druss the legend. He has fantasy readers drooling for his work (myself included). This is a bumpy rollercoaster ride with a big twist at the end. Read This book.
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Summary: Druss the Legend
Review: Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar (mystic jewels of power) will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. Can he succeed against the odds??? David Gemmell's at it again with Druss the legend. He has fantasy readers drooling for his work (myself included). This is a bumpy rollercoaster ride with a big twist at the end. Read This book.
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Summary: A Seamless Blend of Characterization and Drenai History
Review: Gemmell does an exquisite job in showing the reader just what makes his characters do what they do; be it through their personal experiences, beliefs or ambitions. Through the characters a reader is given the history of the rise and fall of several nations and people's of his Drenai saga. These histories, the Drenai, the Nadir, the Chiatze, and the Gothir, are woven through the experiences and exploits of the book's characters. Gemmell expertly does this while never losing focus on the making of the Legend: Druss the Deathwalker. Gemmell uses snippets of other minor events, such as the Mad God-King and the rise of Garen Tsen, only as much as to give context to the story rather than taking up the spotlight of events. True to his style these things fall by the wayside... not meaning they were unimportant to Drenai history, just that they were not important to the current tale. The reader is in for a treat in learning of the Nadir, the origin of their name and from which peoples they are descended from. Those who know history can draw the parallels to our own. Those who enjoy character development will find it in Druss, his companion Sieben, whom Gemmell fans will remember fell at Skeln, and the Nadir Talisman. Readers will want to pay particular attention to the Chiatze woman Talisman travels with as her knowledge and history shows what interest her people have in the rise of the Nadir. All in all, I believe readers will enjoy the mix of Characterization and developed history of Gemmell's Novel. Those well-read in Gemmell's stories can also enjoy the continuity he has woven into the tale as they tie into future events of the Drenai and Nadir peoples.
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Summary: VERY STRONG SWORDS & SORCERY
Review: Gemmell is one of the few writers today doing fiction in the best tradition of guys like Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter, and karl Edward Wagner... There's no romanticizing here..just pure action and adventure that takes you back to the days of the old "Flashing Swords' anthology series.
Talisman, Sieben and Druss The legend join together against the tribes of Nadir who have taken control of the Gothir people. Garen-Tsen, the sadistic power behind the Gothir throne, believes the magical gems will lead him to glory, and sends the elite soldiers of the Gothir army to sack the Shrine and defeat the few defenders. They cannot lose: five thousand men against a handful of savages and a renegade Drenai warrior. But the savages are led by one of the most brilliant strategists of the day. And the renegade is Druss the Legend.
Gemmel's books are action-packed and he knows how to handle battle scenes quite deftly and better than many others in the game. His characters are a bit two-dimensional but fun nonetheless and pure escapism is what he provides.
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