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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's even better than I hoped, October 17, 2007

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W. Morgan "Eclectic Reader" (Renton, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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I loved Dawn of Empire. This book is better by any measure. The writing style and dialogue is more flowing. Mr. Barone chooses to write the action in a non-linear fashion, switching scenes and rewinding the time line to catch-up to the action. At first disarming, I grew to see the value particularly in the final battle scenes with its divided action. He develops the Lani character into someone we grow to understand and believe in. Similar to his treatment of Trella, Sam Barone understands the value of a strong female persona. Even the minor characters are sufficiently developed to generate empathy (or hate).
While the ultimate results of the siege were predictable, there were enough little surprises along the way (boats, a heroic cat,....) to captivate this reader.
This book stands alone. By all means read DOE if you haven't, but the author has cleverly interwoven the necessary background into this novel without boring those that have. Very nice job.
More please!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The wait is worth it!, October 3, 2007

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Simply put... I loved this book! Finding out what happens to Eskkar and Trella, and the city of Akkad makes for one AMAZING story! There really is no need for me to say more because I would be just repeating what others have said. This is a wonderful story with everything that a wonderful story needs. Period!

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4.0 out of 5 stars a better sequel, October 11, 2007

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Philip D. Long (clay center, kansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the rare books were the sequel is better than the original. Speaking as a historian, there are nit picking faults; Coins did not come into being for over 3,000 years, horses were too small to ride then, but the exciting story over rules any faults.
I expecially liked how the author did not make the mistake of writting his characters like they were modern. Trella and Eskar are early bronze age characters but their life and times show that nothing has changed in millinia. A well written book about a rich cast of characters. I hope more are on the way.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good sequel.
Empire Rising continues on from where the previous book ended. The ruler of Akkad, Eskkar, is scouring the area around Akkad, trying to wipe out any remaining bandits, and hoping... Read more

Published 6 months ago by J.Flood

2.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Political Correctness
Since when was ancient Mesopotamia politically correct? Seems this author has bur up the butt about equal rights and giving your enemies second chances, yadda,... Read more

Published 6 months ago by David Crowder

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth getting
If you have not read the first book in the sequel than you should. It is well written and pulls you in to the book. Read more

Published 8 months ago by William B. Thornhill

2.0 out of 5 stars Nowhere as good as vol. 1
The battle scenes are well written, if full of gore, and the storyline not implausible, but I agree with many of the 3-star criticisms, and I skipped over whole sections about... Read more

Published 11 months ago by General reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Plodding through Old Mespotamia
When the jacket boasts glowing reviews from the likes of John Lescroat, Raymond Strait and Conn Igulden, you know you're in for some less than stellar reading, and so it proves to... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Corporal Trim

2.0 out of 5 stars Zero Research
The writer needs to do some serious research on the story's 3100 BCE time period. He has coinage in use over 2000 years ahead of time, and he includes writing and detailed record... Read more

Published 14 months ago by William K. Eakins

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first!
Empire Rising is one of those few sequels which is actually better than the first book (and I really loved Dawn of Empire). Read more

Published 20 months ago by Sandra Saidak

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm disappoined in one main character...................
I was SO looking forward to reading the 2nd in this series.............as, I had been so thrilled with the first book. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Erin

2.0 out of 5 stars Fails to Rise to the Occasion
At the dawn of history, one man sketches the first outlines of a civilization on a dangerous and uncaring canvas. Read more

Published on December 14, 2009 by Giles Gammage

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Storytelling Of A Neglected Era
Barone's second book is equal to his first book "Dawn of Empire" - which should be read first although it's not strictly necessary it does add background to "Empire Rising's"... Read more

Published on August 18, 2009 by Taylor Rand

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Empire Rising, Lady Trella, Lord Eskkar, Hawk Clan, Alur Meriki, Empire Kising, Honorable Korthac, Noble Rebba, Mistress Trella, Korthac's Egyptians, Noble Corio, Noble Families, Council House, City of Akkad, Butcher's Lane, Noble Eskkar, Even Bantor, After Ninazu, Even Eskkar, Tell Eskkar