David Gemmell

Talthus · 11-19-2002, 11:00 AM

I just wanted to spread the word about David Gemmell. He's an incredible writer and has quite a few novels out. The Drenai Saga is probably the first series of his books you'd want to read. The stories generally have very good main characters which are described in some detail but not too much so that you can get your own ideas as to what they would look like. The books aren't placed in modern times but rather have more simple weapons such as swords, knives, and crossbows. I know that alot of people prefer books that don't use things like guns and like it when battles are described in detail and yes, his books are extremely good when it comes to battles. There are always complex stories which lead to huge battles between many enemies. The storeis are easy to understand despite their complexity. The first book in any series is almost always hard to get in to but in this series it's fairly easy to get into it and understand what's going on and who's who. After your first book, you will definately be hooked. The first book in the Drenai Saga is titled "Legend" and I loved it. I'm pretty sure you people will like these books if you're into interesting stories with well developed characters and lots and lots of battles and action. So if you enjoy fantasy books like this then I strongly suggest you check out David Gemmell.

To those of you who have read his books then please tell me, what's your favorite book in the whole of the Drenai Saga?

Rikard_OHF · 03-23-2004, 07:58 PM

I'd have to say... Waylander 3 - Hero in the Shade

bit late reply though... sorry for that :/

shadowhound · 03-23-2004, 08:16 PM

Geez Rikard are you going on a thread resurection spree or something? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

debiler · 03-25-2004, 05:09 AM

I haven't read all of them, but I'd have to go with Druss, the legend(is that the book's name in english?) --- love it!!!

Rikard_OHF · 03-26-2004, 04:36 AM

nah i wanted to make thread bout gemmell
then i realised there had prolly been made threads before.
theres no need for a new gemmell thread if someone started one already, especially one with such a good starting post as this one

slicer15 · 03-27-2004, 06:26 PM

I just realised I have two books by Gemmel...Ravenheart and Stormrider, both Rigante novels. I haven't started Ravenheart, but read over half of Stormrider...I'd have to agree that he is an ingenious author...he has a very distinct style (such as describing clothes) and I like the way he writes about character development and their emotions etc. The addition of gunpowder rifles and pistols in insteresting as well.

[ 03-27-2004, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

11-19-2002, 11:00 AM	#1
Talthus The Magister Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 38 Posts: 109	I just wanted to spread the word about David Gemmell. He's an incredible writer and has quite a few novels out. The Drenai Saga is probably the first series of his books you'd want to read. The stories generally have very good main characters which are described in some detail but not too much so that you can get your own ideas as to what they would look like. The books aren't placed in modern times but rather have more simple weapons such as swords, knives, and crossbows. I know that alot of people prefer books that don't use things like guns and like it when battles are described in detail and yes, his books are extremely good when it comes to battles. There are always complex stories which lead to huge battles between many enemies. The storeis are easy to understand despite their complexity. The first book in any series is almost always hard to get in to but in this series it's fairly easy to get into it and understand what's going on and who's who. After your first book, you will definately be hooked. The first book in the Drenai Saga is titled "Legend" and I loved it. I'm pretty sure you people will like these books if you're into interesting stories with well developed characters and lots and lots of battles and action. So if you enjoy fantasy books like this then I strongly suggest you check out David Gemmell. To those of you who have read his books then please tell me, what's your favorite book in the whole of the Drenai Saga? __________________ <br /><br />>>>>>><br /><br /><i>The gate of tomorrow is not the light of heaven, but the darkness in the depths of the earth. So even if I go to hell, I will live to the end<br />of this world. And if the world does not come to an end... I will destroy it with my own hands. For there is no meaning if the end does not <br />come. Why, you ask? Simply because In this world, there are many like me who have killed their emotions. The only difference between me and <br />them is that I have the reaper one step behind me...and the will to cause such a tragedy...</i><br /><br />>>>>>><br /><br />-- The Order of Vier\'Tahl --

03-23-2004, 07:58 PM	#2
Rikard_OHF Beholder Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Het Hertogdom Gelre!!!!! Age: 40 Posts: 4,364	I'd have to say... Waylander 3 - Hero in the Shade bit late reply though... sorry for that :/ __________________ [img]\"http://confed.xl-designs.com/siggeh18.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" /> Return of the Bunny Army! <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" />

03-23-2004, 08:16 PM	#3
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 39 Posts: 3,281	Geez Rikard are you going on a thread resurection spree or something? [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

03-25-2004, 05:09 AM	#4
debiler Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 6, 2001 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Age: 45 Posts: 811	I haven't read all of them, but I'd have to go with Druss, the legend(is that the book's name in english?) --- love it!!! __________________ THE MIGHTY MALT BEER LORD IS BACK AGAIN!!! HAW HAW HAW! HAW! haw...where's my signature pic???

03-26-2004, 04:36 AM	#5
Rikard_OHF Beholder Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Het Hertogdom Gelre!!!!! Age: 40 Posts: 4,364	nah i wanted to make thread bout gemmell then i realised there had prolly been made threads before. theres no need for a new gemmell thread if someone started one already, especially one with such a good starting post as this one __________________ [img]\"http://confed.xl-designs.com/siggeh18.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" /> Return of the Bunny Army! <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" />

03-27-2004, 06:26 PM	#6
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 38 Posts: 1,162	I just realised I have two books by Gemmel...Ravenheart and Stormrider, both Rigante novels. I haven't started Ravenheart, but read over half of Stormrider...I'd have to agree that he is an ingenious author...he has a very distinct style (such as describing clothes) and I like the way he writes about character development and their emotions etc. The addition of gunpowder rifles and pistols in insteresting as well. [ 03-27-2004, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

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