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title: "The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend: Drenai Series"
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# The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend: Drenai Series

**Brand:** david gemmell
**Price:** R319
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- **What is this?** The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend: Drenai Series by david gemmell
- **How much does it cost?** R319 with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great book, great series, great author
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021*

In this installment of the series we go back in time to see the legend of Druss begin.  After seeing his ending in an earlier book it was nice to learn more about him and flesh out the legend of Druss.  We see Druss as a young villager as he starts an epic journey to reunite with his wife who was taken by slavers on a raid of his village.  We see him learn to bare knuckle fight and become a champion,  then cross an ocean in search of his lost love.  We see him become an emperor's champion,  make a few very good friends and do things few warriors can do.  Another great book by the great  Mr. Gemmell.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    The coming of age tale of an already popular character, Druss, enjoyable and easy reading.
  

*by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2015*

From countryside youth to  warrior legend is a tale often told, but a few things set this story apart. First, it's published after other books revolving about the same hero, Druss the Deathstalker, and in its intent to serve as a telling of coming of age/origins, it serves its purpose, adding depth to an already popular character. Second, the hero is constantly struggling with a dark family legacy; his allies often showcase endearing flaws, while some of his opponents are embued with redeeming qualities; and the story unfolds over many years, decades even. As a result, you get attached to many of the characters and feel the frustration and loss of Druss when he's powerless to shield them from the tides of history or the somber forces of destiny at play in his life. Combat scenes are described effectively, but for avid readers of fantasy or military history, the battles will often evoke a sense of "deja vu" lacking the minutiae or inventiveness of other books of the genre. All in all, an enjoyable and easy read.

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    Sometimes the Best Solution to a Problem is an Axe (Spoiler Free Review)
  

*by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2010*

'The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend' is the long-awaited prequel to Legend, Book 1 of David Gemmell's Drenai Series. This book takes a realistic look at the life of Druss, the man behind all of the epic ballads and sagas. The legends say that Druss rescued fair princesses from vile dragons, but this was never the case.  This book details some of Druss's greatest accomplishments in 4 Parts.  His quest to find his kidnapped wife Rowena, his demonic axe Snaga, the Chaos Warrior, and the battle of Skeln Pass...Characters:The legends depict Druss as a dashingly handsome dragon slayer and Rowena was a princess of astonishing beauty.  But the truth is not as poetic as the legends.  Druss is a simple man with a fairly unattractive flat face, who has a warrior's instincts and a gift when it comes to wielding an axe.  He lives by a simple, but rigid code of honor and a thirst for battle.  During a raid, his wife, a farm girl, was kidnapped and he travels halfway across the world to rescue her.  Not for her beauty or a king's ransom, but because she is the woman that he loves.Writing Style:David Gemmell's Writing Style is epic.  His settings are majestic, the action is fierce, and his characters are gritty and likeable.  Although this book is about dispelling exaggerated sagas and tales of old war heroes, the characters and deeds are still very heroic.  When you learn the truth behind the legends, the legends seem like silly fairy tales when compared to the actual events.Pacing:This book would have been better if it was just a "rescue the girl" story, but instead it skips around quite a bit and feels a bit rushed.  The book is very good, but it just doesn't flow well and feels a bit anti-climactic.Action:As with all Gemmell Books, this is loaded with visceral action.  There are fist fights, duels, skirmishes, castle sieges, field battles, etc...  This book has just about every type of action you can imagine and it's all hard hitting and gritty.Maturity:This book is for adults.  There's graphic violence and non-graphic sex and rape.Overall:I wouldn't say this is David Gemmell's best book, but if you ever wanted to know the truth behind Druss the Legend, then you will really enjoy it.If you enjoyed this book, you should read other books by David Gemmell, especially:  Legend, Waylander, Winter Warriors, The Knights of Dark Reknown, and the Rigante books!  You may also enjoy the original Conan stories of Robert Howard, the fantastic Cale Trilogies by Paul Kemp, or the First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.

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