2 Reviews
|
5 star:
|
|
(0) |
|
4 star:
|
|
(1) |
|
3 star:
|
|
(0) |
|
2 star:
|
|
(1) |
|
1 star:
|
|
(0) |
| | | |
|
|
|
|
|
The most helpful favourable review
The most helpful critical review
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Greco paean
Wonderful book. Reminded me of studying Ancient History A Level many years ago. Some of the classical allusions (Fidias!!) are a little heavy-handed but I think the evocation of ancient warfare is superb. It's strangely comforting to know that someone out there has really thought about what it would be like to fight in a phalanx. As with his other novels, the prose can be...
Published 5 days ago by Polonius
|
 |
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the first book
The first book was suprisingly good. It started off a bit dreary, but then picked up towards the middle as they head home. The second book reminds me of David Gemmell's lion of macedon series, but not nearly as good.
Published 4 months ago by SoundFi88
|
|
|
Most Helpful First | Newest First
|
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Greco paean, 17 Feb 2012
This review is from: Corvus: Macht Series, Book 2 (Kindle Edition)
Wonderful book. Reminded me of studying Ancient History A Level many years ago. Some of the classical allusions (Fidias!!) are a little heavy-handed but I think the evocation of ancient warfare is superb. It's strangely comforting to know that someone out there has really thought about what it would be like to fight in a phalanx. As with his other novels, the prose can be intensely visceral and quite often literally so. Nonetheless, another fine outing from an author who tells a gripping yarn with some taut prose and a refreshing absence of the moralising and occasionally cloying sentimentality often associated with this genre. I await the final instalment of the Macht trilogy with interest.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the first book, 28 Sep 2011
This review is from: Corvus: Macht Series, Book 2 (Kindle Edition)
The first book was suprisingly good. It started off a bit dreary, but then picked up towards the middle as they head home. The second book reminds me of David Gemmell's lion of macedon series, but not nearly as good.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
|
|
|
|
Most Helpful First | Newest First
|
|
|
