gavinmatthew's review
5.0
Reminiscent of the grand epic world fantasy novels from back in the day, Changa's Safari by Milton Davis does not disappoint! Follow Changa Diop on a mystical journey filled with adventure, action, and rich historical culture. It is a swashbuckling tale that successfully keeps its reader wanting more. A true page-turner and delightful trek through a fantastical African background that ebbs to the Asian continent.
This novel flourishes with historical quality that could have only been done with care and time. From terms and vocabulary to nations and trade, Changa's Safari will submerge you in the narrative's world of swordplay, ship battles, and war skirmishes.
Changa Diop is your guts and glory action warrior who struggles between his promises to his past and his successes in the now. His skills with a sword and throwing daggers will make you smile while his zest for profit will make you chuckle and shake your head.
Panya is Changa's most honored ally and one of his most strong-willed companions. Her magical talents and stern views add several layers to the story that readers will be waiting to see develop as the tale unfolds. Brimming with her rich backstory, Panya is a mystical follower of Oya of Royal heritage who could easily sustain her own adventurous quest.
While Changa has a rogue's gallery of crew to man his fleet of dhows (ships) and safari adventures, none are as captivating or scene-stealing as his most loyal party member. He shows up time and time again and is hands down one of the best characters in the novel.
Two words . . . . . . The . . . Tuareg. This stoic, blue-clad warrior is pure intrigue personified on the page.
Changa's Safari was a great read that if it had existed in my youth it would have been a favorite of mine. I tip my hat off to any writer who can make you feel some kind of way about a ship (dhow). Can't wait to grab the next Safari!
This novel flourishes with historical quality that could have only been done with care and time. From terms and vocabulary to nations and trade, Changa's Safari will submerge you in the narrative's world of swordplay, ship battles, and war skirmishes.
Changa Diop is your guts and glory action warrior who struggles between his promises to his past and his successes in the now. His skills with a sword and throwing daggers will make you smile while his zest for profit will make you chuckle and shake your head.
Panya is Changa's most honored ally and one of his most strong-willed companions. Her magical talents and stern views add several layers to the story that readers will be waiting to see develop as the tale unfolds. Brimming with her rich backstory, Panya is a mystical follower of Oya of Royal heritage who could easily sustain her own adventurous quest.
While Changa has a rogue's gallery of crew to man his fleet of dhows (ships) and safari adventures, none are as captivating or scene-stealing as his most loyal party member. He shows up time and time again and is hands down one of the best characters in the novel.
Two words . . . . . . The . . . Tuareg. This stoic, blue-clad warrior is pure intrigue personified on the page.
Changa's Safari was a great read that if it had existed in my youth it would have been a favorite of mine. I tip my hat off to any writer who can make you feel some kind of way about a ship (dhow). Can't wait to grab the next Safari!
andrewfontenelle's review
5.0
On the day that a young prince and an evil sorceress happen to cross paths with Changa, a chain of events unfurls which would lead Changa and his crew on a high adventure across continents.
Changa’s Safari is a Sword and Soul epic echoing the traditional conflict between good and evil. In its pages we find warriors of light, demons of darkness, magic users and priests in a world with echoes of the past. From the trading cities of the African East coast to far flung China, this adventure will keep you spell bound from cover to cover.
A great read and I'm certainly looking forward to the continuing tales of this hero.
Changa’s Safari is a Sword and Soul epic echoing the traditional conflict between good and evil. In its pages we find warriors of light, demons of darkness, magic users and priests in a world with echoes of the past. From the trading cities of the African East coast to far flung China, this adventure will keep you spell bound from cover to cover.
A great read and I'm certainly looking forward to the continuing tales of this hero.
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