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Pages: 560 (Mass Market Paperback)
ISBN: 0345494784
Pub: Del Rey Books
Pub date: 2007-02-27
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 580937
Reader Reviews:
Another great follow-on from Gemmell (6/7 people found this helpful)
This is an awesome succession from Lion of Macedon. It maintains a constant pace and contains a captivating plot, which thickens as you turn each page. A must read for anyone who has read the first and anyone who enjoys a good read. With the stragos Parmeneon returning in this novel, David Gemmell once again brings back to life the glory of ancient Greece. A must read for fans of Gemmell.
My favourite sequel in a book (5/6 people found this helpful)
I won't admit that this book follows on heavily from the previous 'Lion of Macedon'. However, David Gemmell does a fantastic job at bringing you up to speed with the information you need to know.
Therefore, although I highly recommend reading 'Lion of Macedon' first, it is not required to enjoy this adventurous, historically and fictionally interesting book. The way he mixed history and fantasy together to create Parmenion's (the lead character) world was respectable in 'Lion Of Macedon'. But this book plays on the fantasy aspect to give a gripping read.
A worthy read for anyone who likes a deep story and fast paced action. This book will feed your imagination for weeks after you finish the book.
just great...I couln't put it down (5/5 people found this helpful)
I discovered D. Gemmell some years ago thanks to a guy in a bookshop. Since then, I've read all of his books as I've able to get a hold on to. This is one of the best...it has some more fantasy and "alternate-world-stuff" than its predecessor "Lion of Macedon" but this doesn't distract from the story. "Au contrair" it adds onto it, making it colourful, descriptive, real fun. The book seems to be very well researched, and it's amazing how the story plot blends into the few storic facts that we know about those times. If you like Gemmell, this one is a must!
A sequel better than the original... (5/6 people found this helpful)
The life of Alexander, and the lands in which he travelled and conquered are beutifully encapsulated in this awesome sequal to The Lion of Macedon. The depth of characters, the vivid atmosphere and the crunching battle sequences allow the reader to almost smell the events taking place! The historical aspects of this text also bear recognising. This is a well researched story, which is complimented by a mysticism that almost fits the beleifs of the period. A Classic.
fast paced historical narrative (3/3 people found this helpful)
This was one of the best David Gemmell books I've read. It's was mainly concerened with Alexander The Great and as such has lots a exciting battles. It's also fully of great characters that transcend the usual sterotype sometimes found in this genre.
One of my favourite things about it was Gemmells use of ancient battle strategy and logic. Of course there is also the usual mixture of magic and fantasy but a good balance is acheived betwewen the two.
A good solid read.
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