Lion Of Macedon

I want to punch this book in the face. Might lower the rating later, we'll see.......more

This book markets itself as historical fantasy but really it's a historical fiction with some supernatural elements. Hence my first disappointment. I was also underwhelmed by the characters who were all fairly bland and predictable. Then there was the plot, which consisted of endless descriptions of......more

Simply put, this is one of Gemmell's Best. A fantastic read, well thought out and expertly paced. Parmenion made me research a ton of stories on Ancient Greece(from Epominandas, to the Sacred Band, to Cleombrotus and beyond), and that is the mark of a book that had an impact on me. Shoot I even saw t......more

I wasn't sure if this would get a full 4 stars because the middle felt bloated, breaking the pace that Gemmell had set in the beginning. I think this came from trying to fit so much of Parmenion's history in one volume rather than allowing a book for each phase of his military life. However, the end......more

I don't know how I missed this particular of book and am so glad I was made aware of its existence. It rivals the Rigante series in terms of it's protagonist and covers a fantastic period of history that contains some of the most epic battles of all time. Parmenion is a man without a people. Born to......more