Conan Chronicles

by Robert Jordan

Book Overview

Three classic Conan novels from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time Before Robert Jordan conquered the bestseller lists with the Wheel of Time, he revived the legendary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312859295
• ISBN13: 9780312859299
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Conan lives!

A great collection of Conan tales by the master storyteller Robert Jordan. A truely worthy successor to R E Howard.The use of language captures a nice period (old style) feel Three excellent tales to sate the hunger of Conan fans

Hatest thou o' insufferable bores

I think o' wise and long winded reviewers that you confuse immature with fun. Is going to the opera of the same intellectual value as riding a roller coaster, of course not. But I know which one I'd rather do. And like a roller coaster, Jordans Conans may share the same basic structure but they're different enough that I have and will ride them all. As for Howard, I've read Howard, more than just his Conans, and call me blasphemer and throw me from your ranks, but I prefer Jordan. ps. Reviewers, if a book is such a blight to your eyes that you cant find it in yourself to finish it, find it in yourself to not review it.

A masterpiece.

This book does not get anywhere near as much respect as the Conan Chronicles deserve. People have called this book a work of "Junk" But I do not agree in any way shape or form. There is a point though, and everyone knows it: This book is not the wheel of time. I agree. I think this is better than wheel of time. The wheel of time is so slow and plus it does not have anywhere near the fast heart pumping adrenaline rollar coaster like the Conan chronicles obtain, nowhere near. I think that Jordans skill was better back then when he was writing these books. The original author of Conan, the hot tamele, the great authoristic talented writer known as Robert E. Howard was a great writer. Robert Jordan brung the aspects of Conan back to the written word and the idea of ink upon paper, and for that we must respect him. I grew up watching the conan movies, and when i got this book, I didn't think that it would live up to the movies at all. It did, though, and plus it lived up to the original Conan books. So, my advice to the people who think that this book is "Bad" or "Junk" Just does not have much respect for Conan in general, I think. The wheel of time was good, yes, but this was way better in my opinion. Jordan is a talented author, and he always was. And although I think that Wheel of Time isn't that great, I still do like it. But it could be better. If you're into good fantasy, get this. It's the only book that I've ever Re-read in my entire life.

Conan Rocks

It isn't the Novel that The Dragon Reborn has become. Each book is complete in itself, which is very rewarding for the reader. Yet, each new book brings forth some elements found in previous books. I enjoyed every story. Conan is quick with his blade, wide with his ale, and all arms for his wenches.

Robert E. Howard couldn't have said it better....

Robert Jordan has managed to capture the spirit of Conan perhaps better than any other author since the originator, Robert E. Howard. The intrigue, the suspense, the unimaginable made believable are all there. There is a difference, however. The bulk of Conan by Mr. Howard was written as an on-going serial. Jordan has extended Conan into full-length novels, giving him more room for exposition and plot-building. The effect is that much more affecting. Read it. It's good