legends stories in honour of david gemmell

My favorites are probably the first one and last one. Their length is, irregular to say the least. Although its not mentioned in here, I believe it to be an influence to be mentioned in this review because I know some people I can recommend such style, and I’m sure many out there looking for some fantasy not evolving around pure savagery would appreciate.Ībout fifteen authors are featured, giving us more than 200 pages of pure enjoyment. Some more fantastic than others, but all have swordplay and magic, just at different levels.ĭigging a little deeper, despite all the darkness, David was a Christian (I’ll let those who know him better than I to confirm that), so virtue is something common in his works and the ones present in this tribute. In Fantasy.Īll the stories you’ll find here have such traits. They would have their baggage and complex personalities but in a totally different world and setting. He was a journalist and his skills as one showed in his own works, where both heroes and villains were relatable because they were based on real people. Legends 3 is a small collection of stories in memory of David Gemmel, known for its excellent characterization and gritty world settings (not edgy!).īook starts with a felt introduction by Stan Nicholls, remembering the beloved author by telling the reader the important things distinguishing him as both a person and a writer, going through his passing and eventual origin of the David Gemmel Awards. You made July’s reading pretty fantastic. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.Legends 3: Stories in Honour of David Gemmel is ultimately a collaborative project between various fantasy actors, but I’d like to thank first of all, Library Thing for the opportunity of requesting this book and of course to the Editor Ian Whates, to whom I’m grateful for sending me a PDF copy to enjoy. By Any Other Name - Justina Robson About the Authors … ( more) All Deaths Well Intention'd - RJ Barker 15.

A Hero of Her People - Anna Smith Spark 14.

Pelicos the Brave and the Princess of Kalakhadze - Steven Poore 8. Full of swordplay, treachery, deeds both dark and noble, with cunning thieves and wily tricksters, blood-thirsty gods and flawed heroes - welcome to Legends. In the Legends anthologies, today's finest fantasy authors pay homage to one of fantasy fiction's greatest ever writers.

David Gemmell passed away in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters, epic settings, and thrilling tales.

Legends stories in honour of david gemmell