Stormrider (The Rigante #4)
For immense armies of darkness are advancing on the highlanders, and it seems as if nothing will stop them. They crush their victims with ease, until only a few thousand men stand before them, with no help in sight. But these are not ordinary men they face. They are clansmen, and more than that, they are Rigante. . . .
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, although this 4th and last book in Gemmell's "Rigante" series was probably the weakest of the four. Certain changes in character in the book, particularly for Gaise Macon and the Moidart, seemed a little forced, and perhaps made more for plot convenience than for consistency in the story. This is still a rather minor complaint given that I really liked the story overall and was certainly caught up in it while reading it.
Generally a good story, but very dependent on remembering a lot of the characters and events from the previous Rigante books. Which is ironic, because I've complained before that the other books seemed written to be standalones with little direct connection - so this book caught me very off-guard. I think I would have enjoyed it far more if I'd have read it closely after the third book, Ravenheart.Stormrider contains all the elements we come to expect from Gemmell, but what he does expertly here
Don't let the cover art fool you - this is an amazing series.
I love this series!!!
David Gemmell has a gift for writing simply, rationally, and yet beautifully. I have read almost every single novel he has published, and although this one isn't my favorite or most recommended, it is the only one to make me cry. Oddly, it wasn't a main characters death or a stirring speech that got to me; it was the actions of two brothers, doing what was right, that got to me.Now others may not be so moved by it as I was, and that's fine. But as far as I'm concerned, this novel is a stirring
As always brilliantThere will never be enough words to try and explain the depth and meaning these amazing books. They are telling us so many stories but also lessons on humanity. Mr and Mrs Gemmell had there eyes open for a very long time. Such a shame Mr Gemmell is no longer with us.
David Gemmell
Paperback | Pages: 489 pages Rating: 4.21 | 5799 Users | 89 Reviews
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Original Title: | Stormrider |
ISBN: | 0345445864 (ISBN13: 9780345445865) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | The Rigante #4 |
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One glorious spark, one moment of Rigante rebellion has ignited a revolution and forged a legend. In the mountains of the north, the outlaw leader known as Ravenheart waits, knowing the forces of the blackhearted Moidart will come, led by the brutal ruler’s only son, Stormrider. Unaware that the fate of the world lies in their hands, sworn enemies Ravenheart and Stormrider will be forced to unite—and face the vengeance of an ancient evil.For immense armies of darkness are advancing on the highlanders, and it seems as if nothing will stop them. They crush their victims with ease, until only a few thousand men stand before them, with no help in sight. But these are not ordinary men they face. They are clansmen, and more than that, they are Rigante. . . .
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Title | : | Stormrider (The Rigante #4) |
Author | : | David Gemmell |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 489 pages |
Published | : | March 4th 2003 by Del Rey (first published 2002) |
Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. Heroic Fantasy |
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Ratings: 4.21 From 5799 Users | 89 ReviewsEvaluation Appertaining To Books Stormrider (The Rigante #4)
Draig Cochland is who the hero of this book.p 325: "All was silent at the center of the Wishing Tree woods. The ancient standing stones, only three of them upright now, cast long moon shadows across the hilltop. Other pillars lay cracked and broken on the ground, the meaning of the runic symbols carved into the golden stone long forgotten. A black beetle scurried across the surface of one fallen stone, its tiny legs powering it over a written wisdom it would never know."p 459: "The grass beneathI enjoyed this book quite a bit, although this 4th and last book in Gemmell's "Rigante" series was probably the weakest of the four. Certain changes in character in the book, particularly for Gaise Macon and the Moidart, seemed a little forced, and perhaps made more for plot convenience than for consistency in the story. This is still a rather minor complaint given that I really liked the story overall and was certainly caught up in it while reading it.
Generally a good story, but very dependent on remembering a lot of the characters and events from the previous Rigante books. Which is ironic, because I've complained before that the other books seemed written to be standalones with little direct connection - so this book caught me very off-guard. I think I would have enjoyed it far more if I'd have read it closely after the third book, Ravenheart.Stormrider contains all the elements we come to expect from Gemmell, but what he does expertly here
Don't let the cover art fool you - this is an amazing series.
I love this series!!!
David Gemmell has a gift for writing simply, rationally, and yet beautifully. I have read almost every single novel he has published, and although this one isn't my favorite or most recommended, it is the only one to make me cry. Oddly, it wasn't a main characters death or a stirring speech that got to me; it was the actions of two brothers, doing what was right, that got to me.Now others may not be so moved by it as I was, and that's fine. But as far as I'm concerned, this novel is a stirring
As always brilliantThere will never be enough words to try and explain the depth and meaning these amazing books. They are telling us so many stories but also lessons on humanity. Mr and Mrs Gemmell had there eyes open for a very long time. Such a shame Mr Gemmell is no longer with us.
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