- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Earthlight; New edition edition (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743450108
- ISBN-13: 978-0743450102
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 213,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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ROBERT JORDAN
‘LORD OF EMPERORS is wonderful. I never expect less from Guy Gavriel Kay.’
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'This is Kay at his very very best!'
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This review is for both books of the Sarantine Mosaic (Sailing to Sarantium & Lord of Emperors.)
It came as a suprise to me to find that, after several standalone books, Kay once again produced a series, albeit of only two books. It was only upon reading this that I understood why. Quite simply the scope of this tale is just too epic to have squeezed into the one book. It is not a series. It is one story, split into two books.
For me, Sarantium was a real hit, given my love of ancient Rome. It was this book that made me look at the Byzantine empire as a continuation of Rome rather than something entirely different and separate. In fact it is this series, and Gordon Doherty's Legionary, that have really kindled an intense interest in late Rome, rather than the principate.
The Sarantine mosaic centres around a mosaicist travelling from a place that is based on the capital of the western empire at Ravenna, to the capital of the eastern empire: Constantinople. He is to create the new mosaic in the dome of the new temple being constructed there (based on the wondrous Haghia Sofia).
This is a story of art and love, of politics and betrayal and murder and war on a scale previously untouched by Kay. The portrayal of the emperor and his empress (based on Justinian and Theodora) are just intoxicating, as is the description of that great city. The events based around the historical Nike riots are frighteningly expressed and really drag the reader into the chaos.
I think that the two main things I've taken away from the series are the beautiful handling of religion and mysticism, which had influenced my own writing more than anything else, and the conclusion of the second novel (which spoiler-avoidance prevents me from detailing.)
You will just have to read it to see what I mean.
A must for all GG Kay lovers, readers of fantasy, but also readers of Rome and late Rome.
It came as a suprise to me to find that, after several standalone books, Kay once again produced a series, albeit of only two books. It was only upon reading this that I understood why. Quite simply the scope of this tale is just too epic to have squeezed into the one book. It is not a series. It is one story, split into two books.
For me, Sarantium was a real hit, given my love of ancient Rome. It was this book that made me look at the Byzantine empire as a continuation of Rome rather than something entirely different and separate. In fact it is this series, and Gordon Doherty's Legionary, that have really kindled an intense interest in late Rome, rather than the principate.
The Sarantine mosaic centres around a mosaicist travelling from a place that is based on the capital of the western empire at Ravenna, to the capital of the eastern empire: Constantinople. He is to create the new mosaic in the dome of the new temple being constructed there (based on the wondrous Haghia Sofia).
This is a story of art and love, of politics and betrayal and murder and war on a scale previously untouched by Kay. The portrayal of the emperor and his empress (based on Justinian and Theodora) are just intoxicating, as is the description of that great city. The events based around the historical Nike riots are frighteningly expressed and really drag the reader into the chaos.
I think that the two main things I've taken away from the series are the beautiful handling of religion and mysticism, which had influenced my own writing more than anything else, and the conclusion of the second novel (which spoiler-avoidance prevents me from detailing.)
You will just have to read it to see what I mean.
A must for all GG Kay lovers, readers of fantasy, but also readers of Rome and late Rome.
The Lord of Emperors is the second book in the series the Sarantine Mosaic. Guy Gaveriel Kay provides a rich back drop to his story centering on the main character the mosaicist Crispin.
Kay's writing style is rich and evocative and makes you both want to rush to the ending but also not wanting to get there.
I loved this book and felt a bit bereft when I was finished.
Kay's writing style is rich and evocative and makes you both want to rush to the ending but also not wanting to get there.
I loved this book and felt a bit bereft when I was finished.
This is a beautiful, captivating, magical story happening in a Byzantine-style world. I grew up in Istanbul (called Constantinople before 15th century) so the world Kay created gave me the humble impression that he did his homework and knew that era before coming up with the plot. He's one of my favorite writers so I'm probably biased regarding his style but this will remain one of the most memorable fantasy books I've read. I'm sure you won't regret buying it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply glorious
I am not normally moved to write reviews however, this novel and its predecessor 'Sailing to Sarantium' surely deserve it. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2005 by Louisa Hosafcioglu
Wonderful world patchwork
For those not familiar with Kay's work this series, in my own view, is the end product of an evolution as a writter and story teller for Kay. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2004 by Paulo Jorge Especial Luís
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