hobbit_boiii's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jamesthomas79's review
4.0
It was a very good and interesting read. I must confess, it took me a lot longer to read this book than it did any book from the Emperor series. The book is long - over 500 pages - and goes up and down in pace for long sections, but it does set up the rest of the series well. On the back of this and previous work I have purchased the rest of the book in the series and will be starting Lords of the Bow tonight.
Genghis Khan is one of those historical figures I've always wanted to read about but who never came high up enough on my priority list to get to. But once I heard that Conn Iggulden had written a series on him I knew that I would dive in as I love the way he accurate retells history as if it were fiction and allows you to become immersed into these characters and their backstory with excitement.
Genghis Khan is one of those historical figures I've always wanted to read about but who never came high up enough on my priority list to get to. But once I heard that Conn Iggulden had written a series on him I knew that I would dive in as I love the way he accurate retells history as if it were fiction and allows you to become immersed into these characters and their backstory with excitement.
jenmat1197's review
4.0
This is the story of Temujin - who became Genghis Khan. The story starts when Temujin is just a boy. He and his brothers lose their father, and the boys are left in charge of their mother and sister and getting them to safety. Temujin and his family endured, and Temujin vows to get his revenge against the people who killed his father.
Over time, Temujin unites many tribes and starts to build his empire. His iron will and his ability in battle makes him a legendary khan.
I really liked this book. I was worried that it was going to be dull or at the very least - dry. But it wasn't. It was well written, and very interesting. It is historical fiction, but the author does a good job at the end of the book letting the reader know what is known from research throughout his book.
I am so glad I found this one. I understand that this is a 5 book series, so I hope after my challenge is finished, that I can tackle a few more in this series. It was a truly great book.
Over time, Temujin unites many tribes and starts to build his empire. His iron will and his ability in battle makes him a legendary khan.
I really liked this book. I was worried that it was going to be dull or at the very least - dry. But it wasn't. It was well written, and very interesting. It is historical fiction, but the author does a good job at the end of the book letting the reader know what is known from research throughout his book.
I am so glad I found this one. I understand that this is a 5 book series, so I hope after my challenge is finished, that I can tackle a few more in this series. It was a truly great book.
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
docrevilo's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
donnakaye64's review
5.0
I loved this book. It was an amazing look into the early years of Genghis Khan.
leyaruth42's review
5.0
This book was excellent. Stephen Rudnicki is an excellent reader, best known for reading the Orson Scott Card books. The story of Temujin is enthralling and keeps you turning the pages (or listening along). I look forward to reading the sequels.
gyttja's review against another edition
5.0
Wolf of the plains är en historisk fiktion om Djengis Khans liv. Boken var mycket mer spännande än vad jag hade förväntat mig. Tempot är högt genom hela boken och jag ser verkligen fram emot att läsa de resterande böckerna i serien.
futurepres13's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed the part of the story which dealt with Temujin's youth and his rise to becoming a khan of a small group, but at that point the story started to move too quickly and become too high-level when it told the story of Temujin becoming the khan of all of the region.