Against the Horde [Paperback]

David Gemmell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace Books; First Edition edition (May 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441009956
• ISBN-13: 978-0441009954
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,353,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Gemmell was born in London, England, in the summer of 1948. Expelled from school at sixteen, he became a bouncer, working nightclubs in Soho. Born with a silver tongue, Gemmell rarely needed to bounce customers, relying instead on his gift of gab to talk his way out of trouble. This talent eventually led him to jobs as a freelancer for the London Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, and the Daily Express. His first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and has remained in print ever since. He became a full-time writer in 1986. His books consistently top the London Times bestseller list.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't despair....this is the same as "Legend", July 28, 2000

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D. Tan "tan1415" (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Against the Horde (Paperback)

This story is about Druss the legend. Part of the Drenai Saga. This was for Gemmell his breakthru novel. So if you can't find this edition....just buy the Title: Legend. It's the same book just a different title. And if you like it there is still plenty of books in the Drenai series. If you're a 'virgin' gemmell reader. Let me warn you. His books are addictive.

The good news: he has written a lot of books.

The bad news:Once you're a fan....it will not be enough. And before long you'll be hanging around bookstores yearning for his latest release.

The good news:gemmell is a very productive writer.(without comprimising the quality)

The Bad news: it's still not enough.

So people be warned before you start on any of his books. because it's EXTREMELY addictive.

Daniel Tan

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Available under the title "Legend", November 14, 2000

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Duncan Haldane - See all my reviews

This review is from: Against the Horde (Paperback)

"Against the Horde" was the original US publication title for David Gemmell's first novel. In the UK it was published with the title "Legend" and is still available under that title.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most outstanding piece of fantasy literature tha, December 9, 1998

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[e-mail] (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Against the Horde (Paperback)

This is an excellent book full of drama and intrigue. If you like to think and become involved wiht the characters then this is the book for you. It has an intricate plot that weaves together a wonderful tale of a group of characters that are all uniquely different. The old warrior Druss, legend of the past, comes out of retirement to battle against a horde of vicious barbarians from the north. He is badly outnumbered over 500 to 1 but will fight to the last man. This novel is a tear jerker at times and full of vicious savagry. I guarentee that you won't want to set it down and when you turn the last page you'll know that was one great novel. All I can say is that is my all tiem favorite novel and wil remain so forever. It has the mark of greatness.