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Morningstar (Paperback)

by David Gemmell (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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As the Angostin battle hordes surge over the Southern Borders of the Highlands, the bandit, Jarek Mace, and his friend, the magicker and bard Owen Odell find themselves in a country in desperate need of heroes. The invaders have no respect for person or place, stealing and laying waste to everything in their path. Behind them evil sorcery is unleashed as a mad necromancer brings back to halflife the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only Mace has the courage to stand up to the Angostins and the Undead: soon he is hailed as a figure of myth, the legendary Morningstar come to save his people once more. But only one person really knows Mace: Odell remembers how the now famous bandit was once but a thief and philanderer, who would as soon cut a purse string or a throat for the price of a meal. As the final climactic battle approaches and strange manifestations occur, Odell wonders which of the two Maces will triumph: the self-serving thief or the saviour of his people, the Morningstar. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another good (sort of) stand-alone?, Dec 26 2001
By Brad Smith (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the most well written Fantasy books I have read, Mar 16 2001
By "035a191is1userswits-isys" (Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Morningstar, Dec 31 2000
By Daniel Pharris (Utica, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best
Without a doubt the best Gemmell book i've read< and i've read them all>
Published on Nov 4 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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