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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN num: 9780345408006
ISBN number: 0345408004
Label: Del Rey
Manufacturer: Del Rey
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: May 01, 1999
Publishing house: Del Rey
Release Date: May 01, 1999
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Enter a powerful realm of legend, dark sorcery, and conquest, where the mighty Drenai warrior Druss faces his most deadly opponent . . .
Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory. Only the stolen Eyes of Alchazzar--mystic jewels of power--will save Druss's dying friend, then unite the Nadir tribes against the evil of the Gothir. Druss agrees to help look for the twin gems--hidden for centuries in the shrine of Oshikai, the Demon-bane, the Nadir's greatest hero.
It has been prophesied that with the recovery of the stones, there will come the Uniter, a magnificent fighter who will free the Nadir from brutal oppression. But Garen-Tsen, the sadistic power behind the Gothir throne, also seeks the gems. To control them, he will send five thousand men against a handful of savages, Talisman, and the one Drenai warrior.
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David Gemmell's books tend to sit on my to-be-read shelves for a long time. My issue is that, for heroic fantasy, they are dreadfully serious. Don't get me wrong, gemmell is a superb writer, and Druss is a thinking man's axe-wielder. I like the books, but I'm always moderately depressed after reading one. They have a grimness that has nothing to do with whether their endings are good or bad. In Gemmell's world, triumphs always have a bite to them.
Druss the Legend (which may be the last Druss story Gemmell wrote) tells of the final defense of Dros Delnach against the united Nadir tribes. Or more precisely, it is a story told against that setting. It is Druss's memories of the events 30 years previously that set in motion this final confrontation. At that time the Nadir were a chaotic group of warlike tribes, and that part of the world was ruled from Golgothir by a madman. It is in that city that Druss finds himself entered in a fighting tournament as a replacement for a champion who threw himself on Druss's left fist and expired unexpectedly. As usual, things don't work out quite as expected and Druss finds that his final opponent will be Klay, the imperial champion and a surprisingly honorable man. In short, Klay receives a fatal wound defending Druss, and our hero and his poet friend set out to find the fabled Eyes of Alchazzar, the only thing that will save Klay.
The Eyes are the object of several quests besides Druss's and in no time he is embroiled in defending the resting place of the Nadir's greatest hero from an onslaught by the Gothir army. A simple matter of 200 tribesmen in an indefensible temple facing 2000 trained soldiers. They are led by Talisman, a Nadir who also wants the Eyes so that he may raise The Uniter - the predicted hero who will bring the tribes together and put a stop to Gothir oppression. The story is full of fighting and battle, but the presence of Sieben, Druss's poetic companion, takes the elements of conflict and makes them part of a story where right and wrong are a bit blurry. The characters face both internal and external conflict and outcomes are often bittersweet.
Regardless of the discomfort that arises from reading a fantasy that makes the realities of war all too real, you will find that all of Gemmell's books are compelling reads that will cause you to take time out to think every now and then. As I said, this is the last in Gemmell's Drenai Saga, but it stands quite well on its own. The very first volume is Legend and I encourage those who enjoy this volume to go back and take in the whole series.
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A novel of the time of Ulric. Druss undergoes a mystic journey to help a man, and ends up defending a Nadir shrine with Nosta Khan, and Talisman, a Nadir leader.
Magical jewellers, a prophecy of violet eyes, and man who will unite the Nadir tribes.
First, Talisman, Druss and their few allies must survive the onslaught of several thousand Gothir warriors.
This book also gives some detail of Druss' descent from the time of Waylander and his relatives.
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The Legend of Deathwalker by David Gemmell is the Seventh book in the Drenai saga. This book follows up nicely from the previous book, The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend. This book also ties in directly with Mr. Gemmell's very first book titled Legend, in that it follows the same main character, Druss, through a few early adventures and further explains how Druss truly became a legend.
I have heard some people describe Mr. Gemmell as a `one trick pony' meaning that most of his books follow the same course. Druss, or the main character, finding himself amid a large scale battle of impossible odds and somehow winning the day. For the people who describe him like this, I think they are missing the point of Gemmell's novels. While there may be some similarities, but there are so many more plot elements and human interest pieces within each of his books to say they are a copy of everything else he has done is wrong.
The plot of this book actually is much deeper than the past few novels. There is Druss' mission to help someone based on his honor alone. Then there is also the subplot of the Uniter bringing together all the tribes of the Nadir into one tribe. I was pretty sure I knew how this book would end, on both plot lines, yet, as it turns out I was wrong on both accounts which made it much more interesting for me to read. Gemmell does a fantastic job of weaving the two plots together to form a solid story.
As with every other Gemmell book I have read the true strength of the book lies in the chracters. This holds just as true in this book. The characters are very believable and easy to get behind and understand their motivation. The character of Talisman, Sieben, and countless others all seem like real people with real motivations and real fears. Reading about deep characters that one can relate to adds much to the reading experience. In terms of character development all the main players develop a great deal in this book and it interesting to see where certain pieces of Druss' tale fit after reading the previous books.
Overall, this is another very solid book by Mr. Gemmell. Fans of his will surely enjoy this book and people who are considering reading this book should enjoy it as well. I would recommend people read Legend very first and then The First Chronicles before reading this one. In that order there will be a much better understanding of events and characters. I think Gemmell's book could transcend the fantasy genre if given the chance. If you have even an inclining of trying this book give it a shot. I am fairly certain you won't be disappointed.
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What a great addition to the series. David Gemmell writes with a compelling pen, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in his fabulous Drenai world. Each book has continued to stand alone, but also be apart of the larger series, and that has made Gemmell enjoyable to continue to read. The magic might be subtle in Gemmell's books, but he includes just enough sorcery to quench the reader's thirst for a complete fantasy book.
Druss is competing in a fist-fighting tournament when a friend of his, while saving his life, took a poisoned arrow in the back. To save his friend, Druss needs to find the Eyes of Alchazzar, which have unique healing powers. With his good friend Seiben and an unlikely companion in Talisman, Druss begins his search for the Eyes. This journey will bring Druss in the presence of the Drenai's worst enemy, the Nadir, and could even help the Nadir in their search for the Uniter.
With each book, more and more knowledge of the Drenai sprouts from the pages and I absolutely love it. I love learning about this fantastic world Gemmell has penned into his books and I can't wait to read more. Enjoy this installment, but make sure if you want read Gemmell's books, start with Legend. Enjoy!
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Awesome book by David Gemmell. This book continues with the exploits of Druss, the Legend, who ends up fighting his own people to help the Nadir, and a man who is dying. Most importantly, this book reveals the beginning of the unification of the Nadir, and the birth of their leader, Ulric the violet eyes. This book also seems to bring the curtains down on Druss, as his death is mentioned in the epilouge. It is interesting to see different clans, who would usually slit each others throat try and fight together for a common cause. Also emerges the name "Deathwalker" for Druss.
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