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Wilbur Smith
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Pages: 720 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0330449958
Pub: Pan Books
Pub date: 2007-04-06
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1190
Reader Reviews:
best ever story teller (1/1 people found this helpful)
I have read all of Wilbur Smith's books and never fail to enjoy them. I read this when it first came out and was "chuffed" that this carried on the story but in modern times. I have just ordered Quest and look forward to reading this but am reading Warlock again to refresh me. I was inspired by these stories to go to Egypt and while reading Warlock again, I can relate to some of the places. Definitely will be reading these 4 stories again and again, although, knowing Wilbur Smith, he will probably develop this storyline again and again, like his South African books. If you haven't read these, read them as they give great insights into the turbulence of that country. Cannot recommend Wilbur enough for a damn good read!!!
Written for children (0/1 people found this helpful)
This book reminds me of The Hardy Boys series... Surely no intelligent person over the age of 8 could enjoy the stilted dialogue and pathetically unrealistic actions of the characters??
I think Wilbur Smith has been isolated into a fairy world of chivalry and old fashioned snobbery that leaves me with a sour taste in my mouth. Again Mr. Smith has taken a turn for the worse with this predictable tale.
Very disappointing compared to River God (0/1 people found this helpful)
After reading the absolutely brilliant River God, I rightfully had huge expectations for The Seventh Scroll.
It is a good book written in classic Wilbur Smith style, but unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired with its fast paced story, shallow characters and predictable plot.
Smith is definitely a master story teller which can vividly paint the scenes in your mind, but this book seriously lacks the poignancy of his previous work. From this I get the impression that it was mostly written by his editors.
Overall, the book is entertaining and will keep you turning pages, but fails to build on the Egyptian epic started in River God. I seriously hope this book does not mark the series' descent.
Brilliant (1/1 people found this helpful)
What a great follow up for River God, heroes, heroines, goodies, baddies and all the time dear old Taita is in the background. I could not put this book down, it really is a great read, a breathtaking adventure. Anyone who hasn't read this series, you really need to start with River God before you read this.
Slow start, but wait for it to really kick in. (0/0 people found this helpful)
I found this book extremely hard to read for the first 150 pages. It didn't hold my interest at all, I kept putting it down then start reading the next day to find it was still boring.
I would have given up on it if I had another book to read. I'm glad I kept on with it though. There are 700+ pages to the story and it takes a while to kick in.
I would have to say that it is a brilliant book that after 200 or so pages was pure adventure and fun.
I would recommend this book, just get through the slow start and you will love it.
At times it's so tense I could hardly breathe! Great fun.
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