'Legend' in the series 'Drenai Tales' by David Gemmell follows the story of Druss the Legend, an aged hero, who is called out of retirement to defend the fortress of Dros Delnoch against the invading Nadir tribes led by Ulric Wolfshead. The plot revolves around the epic siege of the fortress, showcasing themes of bravery, honor, and courage. The writing style is described as engaging, immersive, and filled with vivid descriptions of battles and characters, drawing readers into a world of fantasy and warfare.
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'Legend' contains medium content warnings mainly related to graphic depictions of violence and the toll of war which may be distressing to some readers.
From The Publisher:
"David Gemmell tells a tale of very real adventure, the stuff of true epic fantasy."-R. A. Salvatore
Druss, Captain of the Ax, is the stuff of legends. Tales of his battles are told throughout the land, and the stories expand with each telling. But Druss himself grows older, until finally, the warrior turns his back on glory and retreats to his mountain lair. There he awaits his old enemy: death.
But far below, the barbarian Nadir hordes are on the march. All that stands between them and the Drenai people is a mighty six-walled fortress, Dros Delnoch-a great citadel that seems destined to fall. If it does, the Nadir will sweep inexorably across the land, killing all who oppose them.
Reluctantly Druss agrees to come down from his mountaintop to lead this last, hopeless fight. Lost causes mean nothing to him-he has fought in such battles a thousand times in a thousand lands. And he is a hero to inspire a new generation of warriors. He is Druss the Legend.
Thus begins David Gemmell's most celebrated novel-an unrivaled classic of mythic heroism and magnificent adventure. . . .
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This was middle of the road for me - I understand that this is one of "those books" that you have to read if you enjoy Fantasy, and more specifically, Heroic Fantasy - let me say that, without spoiling those who have not read, this is a book of three parts - the first is a few chapters of going to battle and getting ready to fight - then the battle takes 85% of the book - and then the epilogue - there is very little of anything as far as storytelling goes - it is one big romp of war - and the end of the battle - huge let down - it felt like the author said, well, I only have 1,000 words to write, so I will end the war and wrap the story - with a 'twist' that made me re-read, because i could not believe that he did what he did - I will maybe read one more Gemmell, but for the most part, he writes well enough to read, but the stories of his taht I have read leave wanting a Story - it is a string of action sequences with no real reason and a slew of people telling stories of the past for backstory - last chance will be Waylander ....
What can you read after
Legend?
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