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A review by sarahopa
Knights of Dark Renown by David Gemmell
5.0
One of the biggest compliments a reader can give an author is to read one of his books and want to read more. As a first entry into Gemmell’s books, I can positively say this is the case.
This book feels like a STORY. It offers a spectrum of themes that touch upon perceived morals, hypocrisy and fairness. Most of the “good” characters have faults and the “evil” have aspects of morality. For a single fantasy volume of 400 pages, the characters were complex and the plot enduring.
The story does have its weak points. Relations between men and women (save but one) could have been richer. There were a few character developments that may have been complemented by being explored further. The way characters traveled and found others could have been dealt with better.
Still, the story was fun, had quite a few passages that stuck out and made me wonder what else is up Gemmell’ sleeve.
This book feels like a STORY. It offers a spectrum of themes that touch upon perceived morals, hypocrisy and fairness. Most of the “good” characters have faults and the “evil” have aspects of morality. For a single fantasy volume of 400 pages, the characters were complex and the plot enduring.
The story does have its weak points. Relations between men and women (save but one) could have been richer. There were a few character developments that may have been complemented by being explored further. The way characters traveled and found others could have been dealt with better.
Still, the story was fun, had quite a few passages that stuck out and made me wonder what else is up Gemmell’ sleeve.