Jarek Mace is the Morningstar, a one-time adventurer and bandit who takes on the might of the Angostin Empire from the troll-haunted highland forest. Only he stands up to both the Angostin king, Edmund, and the legendary Vampyre Kings as the country fragments into warring factions.
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'Has pace, conviction and gritty resolute vitality...The result is a book that will be enjoyed by Tolkien fans' -- TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and he is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.
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By Brad Smith
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Of course, there's a reference to one of the characters thinking about fleeing to Ventria, so you never know if the island of the Ikenas and Highlands aren't northwest of Drenai...
However, that's not the point. This is an excellent book about the nature of heroism and legend that twists and turns throughout history.
Unlike most of his books, Morningstar is narrated in the first person, in this case by one Owen Odell, a bard/magician who meets and befriends a rakish thief named Jarek Mace, and tells us his story.
As others have said, it's a decidedly different manner of writing for Mr. Gemmell; every other of his books that I've read have been third-person, before and since. It's a very good read, and quite fast, too; it's much thinner than his normal books, and read much faster, which is sometimes a good thing.
All in all, I rather enjoyed this novel, and highly recommend it.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
WOW WOW WOW WOW David Gemmell is a master of the trade that he does. This book weaves together a story of unbelievable. It is a story of perseverance by a man to conquer the forces of darkness. The rich imagary of the darkness and light is unbelievable. This is a must read for all you fantasy lovers.
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I'm not surprised that this is one of the best books that I have every read. Strap yourself in and hold on for one of the best mind rides that your brain will be able to handle.
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Best Fantasy Novel I've Read to Date (Maybe)
I've been reading fantasy since junior high. (Almost 20 years). I enjoyed the Hell out of this book. Read more
Published on Nov 2 2000 by Stephan Haight
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Long live Mace
Another great book by Gemmel, you have to admire his handling of characters, particularly his often reluctant heroes like Mace in this book. Read more
Published on May 27 2000 by tony farmer
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Gemmell's Best
Even thought the first person point of view is an experiment for Gemmel, it works well in Morningstar. Read more
Published on May 16 2000 by "frodo_52"
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A Great Stand-Alone Read!
Although 'Morningstar' is a departure from Gemmell's usual third person storytelling style, the book delivers some hard personal & philosophical punches from a first person... Read more
Published on Dec 21 1999 by "raithskar"
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Superficially different, for Gemmell
Totally entertaining and never boring (as usual) Morningstar suffers (I think) a little from its experimental first person point of view. Read more
Published on July 22 1999
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A true epic
I give David Gemmell's Morningstar: -5 Stars for the writing-style -5 Stars for the characterization -5 Stars for the depth of the story -4 Stars for the story itself The average... Read more
Published on Mar 13 1999
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Unputdownable! Gripping!
Well, these reviews are for the benefit of those who might be interested in the book so lets start... Read more
Published on Nov 5 1998
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Simply the Best
Without a doubt the best Gemmell book i've read< and i've read them all>
Published on Nov 4 1998
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A true bard's real tale.
Consider this. Most bards preach stories of fantasy, glorious hair, glorious features, noble manners and so on. Gets a little tiring, does it not? Read more
Published on July 16 1998 by Jacobs77@aol.com
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MORNINGSTAR is excitement all the way!!!!!!
This book is one where you don't wan to put down until each word is read. The story lay out is simply brilliant as the end is like the end of two stories of the same person. Read more
Published on Mar 15 1998
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