- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: The Black Library; First THUS edition (2 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844163911
- ISBN-13: 978-1844163915
- Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 15.3 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 299,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Nathan Long does a wonderful job of capturing the gritty elements of the dark world of Warhammer fantasy - JT McMahon, Amazon.com
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Gotrek and Felix take on the might of an entire orc horde in this flagship fantasy series. Heroic duo Gotrek and Felix arrive back on the southern coast of the Old World to discover that the orcs are running rampant. With the Empire's armies desperately fighting off a major Chaos invasion further inland the lands are laid bare. To honor an ancient pledge, Gotrek agrees to help a dwarf prince reclaim his hold from the savage greenskin invaders who have overrun it, but our intrepid heroes find more than they bargain for in the cold depths of the mountains. Supported by a major advertising campaign, associated merchandise and author appearances, this latest book coincides with the release of the second omnibus edition of the series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It's always going to be difficult when a new author picks up the torch from the original one, and far more so when the series in question is a cult-classic, famed for its character, wit and scenario, straight from the mind of Bill King. I've been reading and re-reading King's Slayer series since he published the anthology that was Trollslayer almost ten years ago, and have finally plucked up the courage to read the new work in the series, from the pen of Nathan Long. I'm glad I did.
Without giving too much away, much of the story unfolds in a way classic to the series, with our two intrepid heroes heading up a small gang on a presumed suicide mission. For better or worse, though, Orcslayer is a deeper experience than much of King's work, with the story cloaked with a sci-fi (for want of a better phrase) undertone that reaches its psuedo-horror conclusion in a startling manner.
Although the writing style is his own, Long shows a great respect for the seven books past, referencing every major character in them, as well as half the minor ones. His portrayals of Gotrek and Felix, thankfully, remain largely unchanged, Felix keeps his sardonic wit, and Gotrek his gruff exterior - although the latter's character is a more respectful and open being than before.
If, like I did, you loved King's novels, then I utterly recommend Orcslayer. It's akin to King's bleaker entires in the series, but largely retains the aforementioned wit and character. Approach it with an open mind and you may well discover that Long is a worthy successor to a series which was too good to end on Giantslayer.
Seriously, the worst thing about it are occasional quips like "slow-poke", "quarter century", and "you've just graduated from squigslayer to trollslayer", which made me read the rest of the chapter with an American accent in my head.
Without giving too much away, much of the story unfolds in a way classic to the series, with our two intrepid heroes heading up a small gang on a presumed suicide mission. For better or worse, though, Orcslayer is a deeper experience than much of King's work, with the story cloaked with a sci-fi (for want of a better phrase) undertone that reaches its psuedo-horror conclusion in a startling manner.
Although the writing style is his own, Long shows a great respect for the seven books past, referencing every major character in them, as well as half the minor ones. His portrayals of Gotrek and Felix, thankfully, remain largely unchanged, Felix keeps his sardonic wit, and Gotrek his gruff exterior - although the latter's character is a more respectful and open being than before.
If, like I did, you loved King's novels, then I utterly recommend Orcslayer. It's akin to King's bleaker entires in the series, but largely retains the aforementioned wit and character. Approach it with an open mind and you may well discover that Long is a worthy successor to a series which was too good to end on Giantslayer.
Seriously, the worst thing about it are occasional quips like "slow-poke", "quarter century", and "you've just graduated from squigslayer to trollslayer", which made me read the rest of the chapter with an American accent in my head.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I first bought this book I was slightly concerned that nathan long might not be able to write and maintain the story as good as the previous ones.
But compared the Giant Slayer (the previous book) I found the book to be a great improvement and greatly enjoyed reading it. The story seems to work more on the foundations of the two main characters gotrex and felix creating much more background which was brilliant to see. The battles and conversations were very well written and neatly planned.
Im sure the other characters in the previous books will make a future entrance so im really looking forward to reading the next.
But compared the Giant Slayer (the previous book) I found the book to be a great improvement and greatly enjoyed reading it. The story seems to work more on the foundations of the two main characters gotrex and felix creating much more background which was brilliant to see. The battles and conversations were very well written and neatly planned.
Im sure the other characters in the previous books will make a future entrance so im really looking forward to reading the next.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I was a little sceptical at first as to whether nathan long could keep up in the tradition of william king but i was happy to discover that it is as good as all the other slayer books. I relly enjoyed reading this, although i have to say that it didn't carry on where the last story left off like the other books have. We appear to have leapt forward 15 yrs or so. What happened to Teclis of Ulthuan, is Max ok and was snorri nosebiter still alive after being thrown back through the portal (i suspect by Gotrek) or did Max make him better. A lot of questions remain unanswered after Giantslayer, are the paths to the old ones still closed after all this time. All in all i really enjoyed this book but would have liked to have known what happened to the other characters that we have come to know. Cant wait for the next book to come out and soon i hope as nathan long did an excellent job
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A disappointing experience
I found this the eighth book in the Slayer series to be truly lacking. I rated it at a very generous two stars. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Z. Roche
Long way of perfect, but a reasonable effort !
Book 8 in the Felix and Gotrek saga.
I am sure that like many people who learned that Nathan Long would be taking over the reigns of the 'Slayer' series, I had... Read more
I am sure that like many people who learned that Nathan Long would be taking over the reigns of the 'Slayer' series, I had... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by Mr. R. Coleman
boring
I was led to believe this was about orcs and had it in mind there was gonna be some formidable orc warlord to contend with. Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by Twelve
4.5 stars
Gotrek and Felix arrive back to the southern coast of the Old World to discover that the orcs are running rampant. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Detra Fitch
Promising opening, but...
William King was, to my surprise as I first read Trollslayer, a good writer - the Slayer series was, I felt, amongst the finest of fantasy stories I had ever read, containing... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2007 by Thomas Murch
Gotrek & Felix take on the greenskins
This is the eighth book in the Gotrek and Felix series and the first by Nathan Long but unfortunately he cannot live up to the standard set by the previous author William King. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by T. R. Alexander
Just doesn't get it
Gotrek doesn't get tired. He doesn't slow down. He doesn't get hurt. He doesn't suffer from a hangover. He doesn't limp, or moan, or yell or yipe. Read more
Published on 18 April 2007 by F. Marrufo
Truly disappointing
I can't say I'm a huge Bill King fan having only read Daemonslayer and Dragonslayer but comparing them to Orcslayer, the quality of writing and plot is just not there in Nathan... Read more
Published on 5 April 2007 by Mark of Chaos
Orcslayer
I was looking forward to this novel after reading the other entire "slayer"
novels, I was surprised by the decision by the author to leap 15 years, whose decision this... Read more
novels, I was surprised by the decision by the author to leap 15 years, whose decision this... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2007 by Mr. H. Ryan
Orcslayer
I have all the previous slayer books and have read them more than once. What I liked was the action and humour which was present in all of them. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2006 by J. Pownall
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