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After reading every single one of David Gemmell's novels, I have come to the conclusion that 'Echoes Of The Great Song' is the best. It is a fantastic, inspired account of the evolution of a civilisation, how legends and gods are born, and how fragile existence really is. Like all of Gemmell's ... Read review
The prophecy had come true. The world spun. Tidal waves lashed the planet, and a new ice ... more
age dawned. The few survivors of a once great empire struggled to rebuild, to hold their ground against the rising barbarian tide. Then two moons appeared in the skies, unleashing a terrible evil.
Advantages: Fantastic Storytelling, Will Have You On the Edge Of YOur Seat Right Until The Last Page, Will Have You Laughing, And Maybe Even Crying. A Really Clever Plot That Will Bring You Back To Book Time And Again. Disadvantages: In Places That Narrative Can Be Quite Fragmented, And It's So Frustrating After Getting To Know The Characters So Well It Isnt Such A Happy Ending...
The Falcon Writes...
After reading every single one of David Gemmell's novels, I have come to the conclusion that 'Echoes Of The Great Song' is the best. It is a fantastic, inspired account of the evolution of a civilisation, how legends and gods are born, and how fragile existence really is. Like all of Gemmell's books it is well written, with believable characters who can toy with your emotions as they come to life from the page. ...race known as the Avatars, granted immortality and godship by their ability to manipulate the power of sacred crystals. However, when a freak ice age tears their empire apart, it is only a matter of time before their enemies capitalise on their loses, and the mighty empire falls. Five key characters emerge, and Gemmell builds each one into the full three dimensions a character needs to be believable, and then goes beyond to create a real sense of ... more
The Falcon Writes...
After reading every single one of David Gemmell's novels, I have come to the conclusion that 'Echoes Of The Great Song' is the best. It is a fantastic, inspired account of the evolution of a civilisation, how legends and gods are born, and how fragile existence really is. Like all of Gemmell's books it is well written, with believable characters who can toy with your emotions as they come to life from the page.
The book tells the story of a race known as the Avatars, granted immortality and godship by their ability to manipulate the power of sacred crystals. However, when a freak ice age tears their empire apart, it is only a matter of time before their enemies capitalise on their loses, and the mighty empire falls. Five key characters emerge, and Gemmell builds each one into the full three dimensions a character needs to be believable, and then goes beyond to create a real sense of pathos between you and the last heroes of a doomed empire, destined not to become statues or legends, but instead characters in a song. The Great Song...
Even if you don't particularly like Fantasy genre novels, you should really consider this for the sheer quality of the writing and the grippingness of the tale which unfolds, each section introduced by an echo of the great song. I think the magazine 'Interzone' captured it really when they wrote 'The Best Fantasy Inspires Genuine Involvement. David Gemmell's Novels Do Just That'.
Regards,
The Midnight Falcon
Ps- Regular readers of Gemmell novels may notice some similarities between my name and the name of the hero of the book 'Midnight Falcon'. Now you know where I get my inspiration...
Advantages: some great new ideas Disadvantages: It is over too soon
David Gemmell has once again pulled out of his imagination and a vast amount of research a world of heroes and men. The greyness between right and wrong are again stretched and explored; a continuum between magic and religion is examined - presenting another excellent story. Full of new ideas, original characters and an excellent set of plots. This book should be read by all Gemmell fans and serves as a great introduction for his new fans. I have ...
isaac43 05.10.2000
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I love Gemmell's books. It's as simple as that.
This one is one of my all time fav's, it is a stand alone story of a race of technologically advanced people who manage to survive the cataclysmic "fall of the world" by that David means change in orbital rotation leading to the seas rising up and swamping the land.
So the Avatars (a few hundred?) manage to make a new home in the north of the planet, they manage to subjugate the locals (Vagars) with ... ...from the race they subdue) they are facing an uprising and are in a tough spot.
In an attempt to recharge the weapons they have one of their top scientist goes to the ice caps above their old capital. They manage to get some power from the source below, but a volcanic eruption puts an end to possible future trips.
A great character in this book is Viruk a crazed killer who hears voices telling him to kill and know joy. I think he is great, totally ...
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Fantasy
Title
Echoes of the Great Song
Author
David Gemmell
ISBN
0552142557; 0593037154; 059304195X
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