Fantasy Books > W Fantasy Books > David Gemmell > 5 GBP to 9 GBP

Advantages: Outstanding characters and excellent plot
Disadvantages: Closely tied to earlier novels.

...have read the previous two Waylander novels. You will regret not reading them first. With that out of the way, this novel is on par with the brilliance of the first Waylander novel and contains scenes that rival the excellent opening of that first book. Gemmell has an excellent sense of style, a certain elan that gives his work a compelling quality. His writing style is economical, letting events speak for themselves rather than leading the reader ...
...sense of closure to the waylander series of novels and does stand well on its own as a seperate book, but is simply stunning when taken as part of the trilogy. Any who enjoys the work of Gemmell will love this...those who are new to his works however are recommended to start with Waylander or Legend rather than this... ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent story line, full of adventure. Lead Character that you cant help but love
Disadvantages: Writting style is narrative - so people may not give a chance to this book. Shame!!!

The first book of the FarSeer Trilogy. Assassin's Apprentice introduces us to the young Fitz Farsser a illigitimate heir to the throne. Sounds like a stroke of luck however this is anything but fortunate for young Fitz as he is dragged into a world of court intrigue, back stabbing, and danger. Confronted by people that would do all within their power to make sure that a Royal bastard never reaches the throne. This is a tale of coming of age, about ...
...i would enjoy it after the first few pages - not because the pages would not hold my intrest but because Hobb went out on a limb and did somthing that is still a rareity in the fantasy world, she wrote this as a narrative of sorts. with all the events that you read about having happened already and the narrator is recapping the events of his life. Hobb was brave to do this as this style of writting is not common for this genre. However please dont ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant story line - great detail yet still not a hard read
Disadvantages: You wont want the adventure to stop - but it does

...three of the series and Blood of the Fold is just as exciting, absorbing, and readable as the first two. Goodkind shows no sign of slowing down as he thrust Richard Cypher into a new adventure. The first two stories are now starting to come together as this book answers questions that the first two may of left you with. A new enemy has appeared and thsi time not even the keeper of the underworld himself would take this new evil. Richard Cyper the ...
...Wizards First Rule Stone of Tears Blood of the Fold Temple of teh Winds Soul of the Fire Faith of teh Fallen Pillars of Creation Naked Empire Chainfire Phantom Confessor Feel free to read the revies on other Goodkind books - Wizards first rule and stone of tears ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent plot that keeps you wanting more, fantastic characters that you take to your heart
Disadvantages: Absolutly none.

...second book in the series Stone of Tears continues the story of Richard Cypher. Like the previous book in the series it is brilliantly written and unlike most sequals this one equals if not betters the first. Goodkind keeps up his detailed writting style brilliantly deplicting the emotions of his characters. Without giving to much away Richard is again plucked out of the familiaity that he longs for and again is thrust into an aventure that he neither ...
...The Wizards First Rule Stone of Tears Bllod of the Fold Temple of the Winds Soul of the Fire Faith of the Fallen Pillars of Creation Naked empire ChainFire Phantom Confessor Please feel free to check out my reviews for Wizards first rule and Blood of the fold. ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic story line, realistic charactors. All round amazing book
Disadvantages: Will make you choose the book over friends, family and lovers

BUY THIS BOOK !!!!! I have been reading fantasy books for many years and have had the pleasure of reading many a good fantasy. Wizards First Rule is my fave of all time. The story is rich in detail with beautiful depicted landscapes and characters that you can relate to. The story line is excellent and very engrossing but it is the characters that make this book as special as it is. The relationships between the main charactors are brilliant as ...
...down the pub. The story is centred around a young maned named Richard and the way he is pulled out of his ordinary life into somthing much, much more by the death of his father. From start to finish Richard is drawn into adventure. A Adventure that he does not want but is the only one suitable to face it. I can not say to much more as you would hate me for spoiling it for you as almost every charpter brings more excitment, suprise and intrigue as ... Read review