Advantages: For once, this is the story of the "villian." Disadvantages: You will never be able to put the book down!
This book, a truly fascinating read, is one of Gemmell's finest yet. It offers page after page of drama, passion, bravery and every now and again you will find yourself chuckling at the dark humour. This is no normal hero book, Waylander does not ride a White Stallion or wear silver armour. Waylander, is a man of mystery with a dark past and skill for killing with his deadly crossbow. However, once, long ago, he was known as Dakeyras, a pleasant family man. After watching his family murdered, Waylander the Slayer was born. This story takes you on the road to Waylanders redemption and acceptance. He is one of Gemmells finest creations yet along with Druss and Connavar. Overall it is a must read for any Gemmell or fantasy fans. ...
Advantages: An excellent, beautiful and believable depiction of a post apocalyptic earth Disadvantages: At times ambiguous about the timeline behind the novel.
DavidGemmell's Wolf In Shadow is a poignant and suspensful novel that is set in a world where the earth has flipped on its axis, causing mass destruction across the world. Several hundred years later and the people of earth have begun to rebuild, constructing towns and cities remeniscent of the colonisation of America in the 1700's. With little to no memory of what had occured, the survivors have come to use the Bible as an explanation of what had occurred.
The novel follows the actions of the gunslinger John Shannow, a haunted man who believes that the city of Jerusalem still exists and that by roaming the lands he will be able to eventually find it. He earns his keep by exterminating the Brigands who harrass and pillage towns across the land. His ability with the two pistols he wields, old fashioned yet reliable, allows him to gun ...
Advantages: Fast paced lively books with truly memorable characters Disadvantages: Gemmell can sometimes 'recycle' sequences between books
Being the proud owner of every single DavidGemmell book, I'd like to think I'm qualified to write an opinion on him - "The Finest Living Writer of Heroic Fantasy".
'Legend' was the book which got me into books, and Gemmell really excelled himself even with his first novel. The Drenai series - perhaps his best - have built upon the elements from this first novel, yet are all readable as standalone novels.
Looking at my bookshelf to the left of me, I can visualise each and every one of the main characters from Gemmell's books. His characterisation is truly masterful, and one cannot help but feel for the often reluctant heroes who often shift between many shades of grey. Gemmell has stated that he gains his inspiration for characters from real people; perhaps this is what makes them so believable. I won't refer to any specific ...
