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A review by jobby
Ravenheart: A Novel of the Rigante by David Gemmell
4.0
This is a great book with a big heart. A native and conquered race, the Rigante, who bear quite a resemblance to Scottish Celts, must deal with being ruled by the conquerors, the Varlish (Britons?). Whilst following a few main characters this book looks at how the conquered people are segregated and have punitive laws forced upon them.
The main story follows a young Rigante named Kaelin Ring as he avenges the rape and death of a friend and becomes a man. He must learn to live amongst his own folk and to calm his anger. He is guided and helped by his aunt, who is quite the businesswoman, and Jaim Grymauch, a man who embodies the soul and spirit of the Rigante.
Kaelin starts off badly in his relations to others but gains control of himself and eventually becomes quite the hero.
Gemmell's writing is great and flows nicely, occasionally shifting point of view depending on which character the story is following. The characters are interesting and even the heroes are flawed, making them all the more believable.
Oh, and unusually, I found myself actually crying towards the end of the book! Like I said, a book with a big heart!
Much recommended, though it's worth reading the two previous Rigante books before this one.
The main story follows a young Rigante named Kaelin Ring as he avenges the rape and death of a friend and becomes a man. He must learn to live amongst his own folk and to calm his anger. He is guided and helped by his aunt, who is quite the businesswoman, and Jaim Grymauch, a man who embodies the soul and spirit of the Rigante.
Kaelin starts off badly in his relations to others but gains control of himself and eventually becomes quite the hero.
Gemmell's writing is great and flows nicely, occasionally shifting point of view depending on which character the story is following. The characters are interesting and even the heroes are flawed, making them all the more believable.
Oh, and unusually, I found myself actually crying towards the end of the book! Like I said, a book with a big heart!
Much recommended, though it's worth reading the two previous Rigante books before this one.