The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden

Avwriter · 08-30-2012, 01:46 PM

What you you think of this series? I love historical novels, such as those by Edward Rutherfurd, and have always been curious about Genghis Khan. Is the series worth buying (basically one book free), or should I just try the first book, and tread cautiously? On Amazon, the consensus seems to be that it is a great read, but is filled with inaccuracies. I am curious if opinions here differ.

Andrew

DiapDealer · 08-30-2012, 02:30 PM

I really enjoyed the first book of the Conqueror series, but haven't got around to the rest yet. As far as inaccuracies go, it is historical fiction after all. He's making some stuff up and taking a few liberties here and there. I'm not sure why anyone would expect otherwise. Over all... I thought Iggulden did a fine job of letting me smell the meat cooking inside the smoky yurt.

Belfaborac · 08-30-2012, 05:11 PM

I've also read only the first volume, on the strength of which I bought all the others.

Inaccuracies? Like DD says it's historical fiction, not a learned work submitted for peer review, so who cares. If you buy it in order to be entertained I'm sure the series will deliver, but I wouldn't enter a debate on the life and times of Genghis Khan on the strength of having read it.

Anyway, I enjoy Iggulden's writing a lot. I thought the Emperor series was excellent and I think this one will prove just as good when I get started on it again.

carpetmojo · 08-30-2012, 06:36 PM

Very decent buy for a long read - like in the airport bookshop, say, ahead of a long haul ....

A good "ripping yarn".

jgaiser · 09-02-2012, 08:59 PM

You all made me look at the series. In the United States the first book is titled Genghis: Birth of an Empire. A bit over halfway through the first book and already purchased the second in the series Genghis: Lords of the Bow. As carpetmojo says, a ripping yarn.

AncientGardener · 09-05-2012, 02:44 AM

I've read a lot of Iggulden's books and enjoyed the epic action. Eventually I lost interest; they start of really well but seem to 'thin out' towards the end. The characters become two-dimensional and lacking in emotion. I've still got them on the book shelf though.

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Avwriter Addict Posts: 350 Karma: 1422834 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GA Device: Sony PRS 505, 600, 350, T-1, PW1, Voyage, Oasis2	The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden What you you think of this series? I love historical novels, such as those by Edward Rutherfurd, and have always been curious about Genghis Khan. Is the series worth buying (basically one book free), or should I just try the first book, and tread cautiously? On Amazon, the consensus seems to be that it is a great read, but is filled with inaccuracies. I am curious if opinions here differ. Andrew Last edited by Avwriter; 08-30-2012 at 01:48 PM.

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08-30-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,549 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I really enjoyed the first book of the Conqueror series, but haven't got around to the rest yet. As far as inaccuracies go, it is historical fiction after all. He's making some stuff up and taking a few liberties here and there. I'm not sure why anyone would expect otherwise. Over all... I thought Iggulden did a fine job of letting me smell the meat cooking inside the smoky yurt.

08-30-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
Belfaborac Wizard Posts: 1,498 Karma: 5199835 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-950	I've also read only the first volume, on the strength of which I bought all the others. Inaccuracies? Like DD says it's historical fiction, not a learned work submitted for peer review, so who cares. If you buy it in order to be entertained I'm sure the series will deliver, but I wouldn't enter a debate on the life and times of Genghis Khan on the strength of having read it. Anyway, I enjoy Iggulden's writing a lot. I thought the Emperor series was excellent and I think this one will prove just as good when I get started on it again.

08-30-2012, 06:36 PM	#4
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Very decent buy for a long read - like in the airport bookshop, say, ahead of a long haul .... A good "ripping yarn".

09-02-2012, 08:59 PM	#5
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,281 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	You all made me look at the series. In the United States the first book is titled Genghis: Birth of an Empire. A bit over halfway through the first book and already purchased the second in the series Genghis: Lords of the Bow. As carpetmojo says, a ripping yarn.

09-05-2012, 02:44 AM	#6
AncientGardener Member Posts: 21 Karma: 500010 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: kindle	I've read a lot of Iggulden's books and enjoyed the epic action. Eventually I lost interest; they start of really well but seem to 'thin out' towards the end. The characters become two-dimensional and lacking in emotion. I've still got them on the book shelf though.