Legend

Tolkien is often regarded as the "Grandfather of Fantasy" by many. Since then, the genre has expanded tremendously, and now, David Gemmell is widely regarded as the Father of contemporary heroic fantasy. He always tackles mature topics, developed complicated characters, and created what many people today refer to as “gritty fantasy” - even before that term existed.

Gemmell's prose in Legend is short and his pace is quick, yet he never sacrifices substance for expediency. It's all there on the page - a degree of detail that sufficiently informs you of what's happening without leaving you feeling like the story is too short. As a result of the popularity of many characters, he developed sequels and tales set in the same worlds, the most renowned of which are his DRENAI books.

Legend involves a variety of recurrent themes, including heroism, honor, redemption, loyalty, and old age. Gemmell was a reporter before becoming a full-time writer; that is why during his life and career, he encountered and gained an understanding of violent males. His characters - often based on actual people - were always multifaceted and never two-dimensional.

Author: David Gemmell

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