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EAN: 9780007201754 Format: Import ISBN: 0007201753 Label: Harper Manufacturer: Harper Number Of Pages: 560 Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Harper Studio: Harper Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The RiseI have been a huge fan of British authors David Gemmell and Angus Wells, both of whom have passed away in recent years. I saw Conn Iggulden's book Genghis on the shelf in the store. The unusual name first drew my attention and then the title. I am a fan of the history of Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Napoleon and many other great generals over the ages. On a whim I purchased the book and took it home. Covering the life of Temujin from birth until his rise as Khan of 3 tribes. This book ... Read More Rating:  - DisappointedI was expecting a good read as I am a fan of the Mongol Conquest. This book seems to just drag on and on. I had just finished reading Gemmell Troy series (Excellent)and had high hopes. This book is just BORING. I only resd it when I go do laundry!! Rating:  - Birth of an EmpireThe book is very interesting but the title is different here in Australia. The same book is called Wolf of the Plains and from Amazon it is called Birth of a Nation. Rating: - One of the BestConn Iggulden has written one of the best historical novels I've ever read. To be honest, I hate most novels and rarely finish them because they either become too stupid, too boring or both. I couldn't get enough of Genghis, though, and was sad when it was over. It ranks up there with Byzantium (Stephen Lawhead) and Isle of Stone (Nicastro). Here's what I liked about Genghis: 1) Like Isle of Stone, maintained otherworldliness throughout. Never did it seem like the author ... Read More Rating: - Excellent ReadI really liked this. I'll need to research and see how close it goes to real Genghis Khan history, but the hardships of the family when cast out were memorable. I recommend this for the historical fiction crowd like myself who likes a good dose of action. |
