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"This is how the oldest tales should be read and known. Gemmell is a master of plot, but his triumph is creating men and women so real that their trials are agony and their triumph is glorious."
--Conn Iggulden
"David Gemmell carries us away to a four-cornered, wholly convincing cosmos, so masterfully done that the reader thinks 'Ah, this is what it was really like.'"
--Stephen Pressfield
"To anyone who enjoys an action-packed historical epic."
--Joanne Harris
"The loyalties and betrayals, the love and the hate, the endless, everlasting courage of the men -- and the women -- of both sides are brought to life in this vivid, inspirational recreation of the Troy myth."
--Manda Scott
--Conn Iggulden
"David Gemmell carries us away to a four-cornered, wholly convincing cosmos, so masterfully done that the reader thinks 'Ah, this is what it was really like.'"
--Stephen Pressfield
"To anyone who enjoys an action-packed historical epic."
--Joanne Harris
"The loyalties and betrayals, the love and the hate, the endless, everlasting courage of the men -- and the women -- of both sides are brought to life in this vivid, inspirational recreation of the Troy myth."
--Manda Scott
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Praise for "Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow":
" A powerful, page-turning series encompassing the Trojan war . . . packed with high adventure, vivid characters and fascinating historical detail."
- "Birmingham Independent"
" A powerful, page-turning series encompassing the Trojan war . . . packed with high adventure, vivid characters and fascinating historical detail."
- "Birmingham Independent"
"From the Hardcover edition." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has the same humour and 'grit' typical of all Gemmell novels.
It continues from Troy - Lord of the Silver Bow. Although the main characters in this book feature only briefly in the first novel, it does have many of the same characters such as Helikaon, Andromache and Oddyeus. The main characters in this book are Banokles and Kalliades.
This book, which is sadly Gemmells last, is in my opinion not one of Gemmells very best but is never the less a gripping read.
I have read 22 of Gemmells 30 novels and not one has been a 'bad' book. Some i'll admit are better than others, but it is an amazing feat to write such a wealth of novels, and at the such high standard. He was very ill when he was writing it, so its amazing that he managed to write it at all.
David Gemmell wrote many gripping novels and was undoubtedly the best in his field. His books had humour, great characters, and that made him the best known heroic fantasy author.
I'm sure his novels will be read by future generations.
It continues from Troy - Lord of the Silver Bow. Although the main characters in this book feature only briefly in the first novel, it does have many of the same characters such as Helikaon, Andromache and Oddyeus. The main characters in this book are Banokles and Kalliades.
This book, which is sadly Gemmells last, is in my opinion not one of Gemmells very best but is never the less a gripping read.
I have read 22 of Gemmells 30 novels and not one has been a 'bad' book. Some i'll admit are better than others, but it is an amazing feat to write such a wealth of novels, and at the such high standard. He was very ill when he was writing it, so its amazing that he managed to write it at all.
David Gemmell wrote many gripping novels and was undoubtedly the best in his field. His books had humour, great characters, and that made him the best known heroic fantasy author.
I'm sure his novels will be read by future generations.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I agree with those who expressed sorrow on hearing that David Gemmell had passed away, and like many others I am an avid reader of all his books, but this a review so. The first book was a fast paced book that seemed to rush up to the start of war (in a good way), this one begins three years later with the war started and the two sides trying to out manover each other, and take as much of the Great Green as possible. This is a well written book and I have to admit I love some of the characters Kallides and Banokles especially, and these two are often the main characters in this one as well as the last. The main problem though is it is a middle book and feels like one, slow in places as it builds up to the last book (I hope david's wife is going to finish it a fitting tribute). A few parts feel rushed, but all in all it keeps you hooked and continues the story well, although i admit to finding it difficult to feel anything for Achillies, Hektor or the rest as we already know what is going to happen in the end, but it is fun reading a fantasy author's idea of it.
44 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was deeply saddened to read about the death of David Gemmell on Orbit's publishing web page. He has been a superb writer of epic fantasy and I loved his Lord of the silver bow book. I will be devastated to hear that he was unable to complete this trilogy before his untimely death. I send my sincerest condolences to his family and friends and speaking as one of his many fans he will be greatly missed. Thank you David for all your wonderful stories you will not be forgotten.
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Adventure, tension and excitement
There's not too much I can add to my review of this, the second novel in the trilogy, without repeating what I said in my review of the first book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Isis
Cliched, drab and disappointing
I liked the idea of re-telling the Trojan legends from a different angle, focused on fresh characters and I expected someone with Gemmell's imagination to at least create a sense... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Sandham
All in all a great installment in this historic fantasy thriller
No question that David Gemmel was a brilliant writer and his second book in his Troy series is a riveting read full of action, wonders, sense and sensuality. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Gary Selikow
5/5 STARS
The book is a must read as it is so beautifully written. The characters are all unique in their own way and they all end up connected to one another as the plot uncovers. Read more
Published 9 months ago by vannie
Troy
Love this series. Love it so much I bought it for my old man to read.
Published 20 months ago by J. Brough
a very good sequel
this is second book of the Troy series by David Gemmell and it does not disappoint! story telling at its very best!
Published 22 months ago by rob_hawke
From Enemy to Heroes
Strange that the first book concentrated so much on the character of Helikaon that you might spend some time with the first chapters of this wondering why Gemmell concentrates on... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Filthy Raider
Just as good as the first book
Having loved the first part of this triology I was so pleased to find that the story continued in the second book is as good as the first. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. C. A. Wardman
David gemmell's TROY
This really is an alternative version of Troy.If place and peoples names were changed you wouldn't have a clue you were reading about the Trojan war. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by William Harkin
David Gemmell
This series of books was recommended by a friend. He loaned me the first one and I then bought the whole series. What more can I say, a superb read, entertaing and well-paced.
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Mr. M. W. Wabe
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