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| Title | : | Stormrider (The Rigante #4) |
| Author | : | David Gemmell |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 489 pages |
| Published | : | March 4th 2003 by Del Rey (first published 2002) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. Heroic Fantasy |
David Gemmell
Paperback | Pages: 489 pages Rating: 4.21 | 5799 Users | 89 Reviews
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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. . . .
Mention Books Supposing Stormrider (The Rigante #4)
| Original Title: | Stormrider |
| ISBN: | 0345445864 (ISBN13: 9780345445865) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Rigante #4 |
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Ratings: 4.21 From 5799 Users | 89 ReviewsRate About Books Stormrider (The Rigante #4)
4 Stars. This is a 4 book series that really would have worked better as 2 books. Books 1 & 2 could have been the first book and Books 3 & 4 could have been the second book. That being said. I really enjoyed the characters in this book and the overall story. I'm glad I read it and will read some more of David Gemmell's novels.It was sad that stormrider had to die in the end.However he was really brave and Kaelin and the others failed to notice it until he died.Well now i know where the green and tawny brown eye thing came from.And I came up with a soul name of my own: 'The rose in the flames'.Not so good.
It saddens me to finish reading this book as I know that no more Gemmell books will ever be written. What can I add to what I have already written elsewhere about Gemmell's other works? Incredibly warm and human characters that shine when they are in stage. Complex and human drama without saccharine deus ex machina. Epic and brutal warfare. An easy going pace to the plot. The ending might be a little contrived but that is easily pardoned as it was appropriately and dramatically jarring.
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.
Sometimes like now I wonder if reading Gemmell is an extreme masochistic act. Finishing this I feel a great deal of despair and pain and only a little joy. So really read it, it's great.PS. Never thought I'd say this but the Moidart may be one of the best characters ever created.
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.
Out of all Gemmell's works this is one of the few books I didn't especially enjoy. While it is a reasonable Gemmell tale with some good characters the earlier Rigante books I feel are superior and much more memorable reads. It's another typical Gemmell story of characters in a seriously messed up situation but the underrated author has done it better on several other occasions.
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