In this sixth book in the Gorean series, former earthman Tarl Cabot finds himself in the most depraved city that Gor has to offer. Port Kar is a city of robbers, brigands and men without allegiance to any cause or kingdom where the weak are quickly consumed by the strong. However, Tarl Cabot is able to flourish in the cutthroat environment of the city, for he is a powerful Tarnsman, used to having his way. He finds that there is much to learn in Port Kar, where the people are celebrated for their skill of training their voluptuous slaves into utter obedience. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the first book of the Gorean Saga, TARNSMAN OF GOR, E-Reads is proud to release the very first complete publication of all Gor books by John Norman, in both print and ebook editions, including the long-awaited 26th novel in the saga, WITNESS OF GOR. Many of the original Gor books have been out of print for years, but their popularity has endured. Each book of this release has been specially edited by the author and is a definitive text.
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After his most popular Gor novel, "Nomads of Gor," and his magnum opus, "Assassin of Gor," John Norman has Tarl Cabot head off in a new direction in this 6th volume of the Counter-Earth series. I think "Raiders of Gor" is a notch below those two, on a level with "Priest-Kings of Gor," which is certainly a comparable novel from the series since it also redefined Tarl Cabot's role on Gor.
We have heard mention of Port Kar in the earlier books and now Tarl Cabot is visiting the cesspool of Gor. The city has no Home-Stone and power belongs to those strong enough to take it. However, on his way to Port Kar, on a mission in service to the Priest-Kings, Tarl Cabot has an experience with transforms him from the Tarnsman of Ko-ro-ba into Bosk, captain of Port Kar. One of the consequences of this change is that Bosk is not inclined to serve the will of the Priest-Kings in their battle with the Others. But even in Port Kar, the coming war for the control of Counter-Earth is part of the power politics of the Council of Captains.
"Raiders" focuses much more on the Tarl/Bosk character at the expense of some of the wonderful supporting characters Norman had created in the previous couple of novels, although there are a few (e.g., the slave-boy Fish). But whatever faults the rest of the novel might have for fans of the series, the sequence in which Bosk decides to stay and fight for Port Kar is one of the dramatic highpoints of the series.
"Raiders of Gor," at least for me, was the last really decent John Norman novel for a long time ("Marauders of Gor" was the next one that was up to this level). After this point what is usually described as the Gorean Philosophy becomes more dominant than the adventures of Tarl Cabot in Norman's writings.
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I have just finished this book on the Kindle and it was yet another brilliant chapter in John Norman's (so far) 28 book series of the Counter-Earth. This time we find Tarl Cabot having been taken prisoner and made a slave of the Rence People. Humiliated and ashamed he loses all dignity and the Tarl Cabot as we know him seems to die, to be replaced by his new identity, Bosk, Pirate Admiral of Port Kar. This book finds Tarl (Bosk) a more brutal person seeking revenge and riches. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and there never seemed to be a dull moment.
Now reading book 7: Captive of Gor (Gorean Saga 7)
Gor series I have read so far:
Tarnsman of Gor (Gorean Saga 1)
Outlaw of Gor (Gorean Saga 2)
Priest-Kings of Gor (Gorean Saga 3) (my favourite so far)
Nomads of Gor (Gorean Saga 4)
Assassin of Gor (Gorean Saga 5)
Raiders of Gor (Gorean Saga 6)
Now reading book 7: Captive of Gor (Gorean Saga 7)
Gor series I have read so far:
Tarnsman of Gor (Gorean Saga 1)
Outlaw of Gor (Gorean Saga 2)
Priest-Kings of Gor (Gorean Saga 3) (my favourite so far)
Nomads of Gor (Gorean Saga 4)
Assassin of Gor (Gorean Saga 5)
Raiders of Gor (Gorean Saga 6)
By R. Kent
Format:Paperback
The first time I read this book back when I was a teenager I remember being disappointed with how Tarl Cabot transforms into Bosk of Port Kar and how he was no more a super human invulnerable warrior.
However on second read through I have found this to be the best book in the series so far, the way Norman writes the disgrace of Tarl at the hands of the rence people is brilliant and coupled with his revenge against the Slavers of Port Kar with his long bow, these two chapters are true high points of the series for me.
There is not a wasted chapter in this book (though John Norman does like to describe boats and how they work too much to my liking!), although Tarl Cabot is gone Bosk of Port Kar is a more believable character.
Great read though i found his journey to Cos a bit unbelievable at times.
However on second read through I have found this to be the best book in the series so far, the way Norman writes the disgrace of Tarl at the hands of the rence people is brilliant and coupled with his revenge against the Slavers of Port Kar with his long bow, these two chapters are true high points of the series for me.
There is not a wasted chapter in this book (though John Norman does like to describe boats and how they work too much to my liking!), although Tarl Cabot is gone Bosk of Port Kar is a more believable character.
Great read though i found his journey to Cos a bit unbelievable at times.
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