Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Looking for books similar to games broken sword i already tried to find some other forums but no one could help me. Inspired by the authors own wartime experiences, the broken sword is a riveting comingofage story that offers a never before seen wormseye view of the chaotic underbelly of a nation hopelessly unprepared for war and its destructive aftermath. But even if it was a comic like tintin or a kids novel id be keen for a short, quick read. Though an epic fantasy reminiscent of tolkien s lord of the rings, poul anderson did not borrow from tolkien. With immersive and quite addictive gameplay, wellwritten storyline excellent visuals, and dynamic background music, broken sword is a fabulous game series to play and enjoy. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be standalone stories, totally independent from the others. Broken sword series offers prominent features such as different locations, various mysterious to solve, hiddenobjects, npcs, and more.
The original text was returned to print by gollancz in 2002. Like the icelandic sagas on which it is modeled, the story is grim and violent, told with considerable style and conviction. Back in 1954, poul anderson released his novel the broken sword. And i admit, i didnt know about the broken sword until a year ago.
Yet the magical nature of the story is so breathtaking that the author gets away with it. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves in their war against the trolls, and only skafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade bolverk the icegiant to make tyrfing whole again. A slightly different version of this book was published by abelardschuman, inc. If youre familiar with properties like these, even if you dont know ronin warriors directly, youll feel the tug of animeesque nostalgia right from the beginning. Goodreads members who liked the broken sword also liked.
A novel of the reign of richard iii by rhoda edwards is. Reads like a short story with characterisation perhaps sacrificed for thunderous pace. Orbit books and i have twilight world science fiction in my to be read pile. Apr 03, 2008 back in 1954, poul anderson released his novel the broken sword. Mar 18, 2015 the sign of the broken sword audiobook g. Like stormbringer, the weapon has the need to feed every time it is unsheathed and there are some unwanted killings, just as in the moorcock books. Forget the warts, broken sword a fascinating boils and all biography of a unique divisional commander of a strange driven character. Frank croziers career, in all but his genuine moral and physical bravery, was both flashmanesque and fascinating. At a time like this, an independent news organisation that fights for data over.
Veterans can enjoy the new content, new players can experience one of the genres best, and everyones happy. Admired for his hard science fiction, mysteries, and historical novels, he was responsible for classic books like the broken sword and. Chesterton 18741936 in the freezing english countryside, father brown leads flambeau to the many monuments and shrines of the great general st. The answer is yes, here goes a great list of books like skyrim. Browse your favourite books and read them free in our ereader. I have a tender spot for cripples and bastards and broken things. The first game was released as circle of blood in the united states, although all later releases keep the broken sword name. Find books like the broken sword from the worlds largest community of readers. The broken sword anderson, poul, dirda, michael on. Not many have heard of it because a little book came out that year took all the spotlight some book called the lord of the rings. Published the same year as tolkiens the fellowship of the ring, the broken sword also features elves. The broken sword was published in the same year as the fellowship of the ring in 1954. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts.
The first, in the us, was poul andersons the broken sword. The broken sworda fantastic tale that lays the foundation of cursed swords, brave warriors, cruel scheming gods, events set in motion that take generations to play out. A gritty, often brutal saga which contrasts greatly with the ponderous epic lord of the rings. The broken sword is a mini classic which i really enjoyed. The broken sword brings ancient prophecies, changeling children, cursed swords, elves the likes of which modern. Like its predecessor, the smoking mirror is a visually beautiful game that puts its two central characters, american adventurer george stobbart and his french. A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone youtube. The smoking mirror remade in this fashion as well since that installment is rare these days. It was issued in a revised edition by ballantine books as. So let me tell you what i like about what i am looking for. Of course like all rankings of fantasy books this list is subjective.
All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all categories music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts if you like broken sword. May 18, 2010 but while gabriel knight is closer to stephen king or anne rice, broken sword feels more like indiana jones, and exudes much of the same appeal. Thor has broken the sword tyrfing so that it cannot strike at the roots of yggdrasil, the tree that binds together earth, heaven, and hell. But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves in their war against the trolls, and only scafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade bolverk the icegiant to. Movies began to take themselves seriously in the thirties, comic books began. Another sword and sorcery mastermind greatly influenced by poul andersons work was karl edward wagner, creator of the. The book remains an astounding influence of several important writers in the genre. Thor broke the sword tyrfing to save the roots of yggdrasil, the tree that binds earth, heaven and hell.
The broken sword kindle edition by anderson, poul, dirda, michael. The shadow of the templars was released seven years prior to the da vinci code to great acclaim as part of. If you like the broken sword you might like similar books the dying earth, three hearts and three lions, swords and deviltry, the eyes of the overworld, swords against death. It was issued in a revised edition by ballantine books as the twentyfourth volume of their ballantine adult fantasy series in january 1971. Aragorn spent much of his early life battling orcs and other.
Goodreads members who liked the broken sword forever. Poul andersons classic fantasy, the broken sword, knocks the. If you are looking for a standalone fastpaced novel then broken sword is a great choice for you. Hey everyone, im rereading the silmarillion for the first time in a decade, and i just finished up the.
But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves in their war against the trolls, and only scafloc, a human child kidnapped and raised by the elves, can hope to persuade bolverk the ice giant to make tyrfing whole again. The shadow of the templars, was released in 1996 by revolution software. Now the elves need the weapon for their war against the trolls. The smoking mirror, was released a year later, and was followed by broken sword. To ask other readers questions about the broken sword, please sign up. The smoking mirror is revolution softwares followup to the extraordinary graphic adventure circle of blood called broken sword.
Expect the usual elves, trolls, and goblins, but this time with a changeling twist. Thor has broken the sword tyrfing so that it cannot strike at the roots of yggdrasil, the tree that binds together earth, heaven and hell. If you like tolkien and want to read someone who belongs on the same shelf by right of his. Apr 21, 2020 looks like tristams books could be very useful for the news reporter. Published in 1954, poul andersons the broken sword is one of the forgotten giants of early modern fantasy. Except for the final three books, which are a traditional trilogy.
In modern hands, this would take twelve volumes to craft and not be half so powerful in its action and consequences. The broken sword, poul anderson recommend fantasy to read, always in. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The series is known by several different names across various countries. Both stories borrowed much from norse mythologyandersons tale is set in a fictitious viking age, and like him, tolkien was also an avid scholar. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. The nook book ebook of the shards of a broken sword. The broken sword is a fantasy novel by american writer poul anderson, originally published in 1954. Chesterton 1874 1936 in the freezing english countryside, father brown leads flambeau to the many. Set in medieval england, the book features a vast combination of cultural and religious influences. The broken sword has the honour of being the first poul anderson book i have ever read and i am now thankful to the person who recommended it to me. If you like broken sword official you might like similar games.
The broken sword, by poul anderson november 18, 2009 by pedro orm the strong, as the fifth son of a great viking landsman, could not expect a big inheritance from his father, and so he departed to conquer his own land in the danelaw. Also, like elric, in the end, the sword eventually brings his downfall. In twelve days of faery, king markon of montalier is at the end of his tether. The sword tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together. The broken sword fan in me would like to see broken sword ii. At the the outset i did initially think i wouldnt be able to get into it due to some old fashioned word usage here and there. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the broken sword. Jan 25, 2003 the broken sword by poul anderson 274pp, gollancz fantasy masterworks.
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