Books matching: exotic high adventure
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Save:In "The Vanishing Tower," we follow Elric, the milkwhite albino, on a quest for revenge against the sorcerer Theleb K'aarna, driven by both hatred and love. With his companion Moonglum and the powerful runeblade Stormbringer by his side, Elric faces impossible odds and embarks on epic adventures across different realms. Michael Moorcock's writing style is described as easy to follow, filled with exotic high adventure and unique characters that stand out from the ordinary.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Elric Saga ) "The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt" by G.A. Henty is a historical fiction set in ancient Egypt, following the story of a young Rebu prince who is captured by the Egyptians and becomes a slave to the high priest's son. The plot revolves around the prince's journey of escaping Egypt with his companions, encountering different cultures and facing various adventures along the way. intertwines elements of ancient Egyptian culture, religious beliefs, and the presence of Moses during that era, providing a mix of adventure, coming of age, and cultural exploration.
The sun was blazing down upon a city on the western shore of the Caspian. It was a primitive city, and yet its size and population rendered it worthy of the term. It consisted of a vast aggregation of...- #3
Save:EXTINCTION by Mark Alpert is a gripping thriller that delves into the dangers of artificial intelligence and technology surpassing human control. The story follows Jim Pierce, a former military intelligence officer turned inventor, as he realizes the potential threat posed by his own creations. When his daughter, Layla, is captured by the Chinese military due to her knowledge about their sinister plans involving an artificial intelligence system named Supreme Harmony, Jim is thrust into a race against time to save her and prevent a catastrophic event that could lead to the extinction of the human race. The narrative combines elements of science fiction, technology, and suspense, drawing comparisons to classic works like Asimov's I, Robot and Orwell's 1984, while offering a fast-paced and thought-provoking storyline.
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Save:Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon is a swashbuckling adventure story set in the 10th century, following two Jewish bandits, Amram and Zelikman, as they navigate through the Khazar Empire while trying to protect a young prince. The book captures the essence of the time and place with its magical storytelling and richly colored narrative, incorporating elements of historical fantasy and pulp adventures. Chabon's writing style is described as intelligent, fun, and subtly characterized, offering a unique perspective on adventure stories with a Jewish heritage twist.
For numberless years a myna had astounded travelers to the caravansary with its ability to spew indecencies in ten languages, and before the fight broke out everyone assumed the old blue-tongued devil...
