Velan the Reticent The Chronicles of Velan and Tygus Book 1 edition by James L Grant Literature Fiction eBooks
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"Toward that great city traveled Velan, the last of the Klatothian Tribe. Great of strength was he, dark of eye, grim of countenance. With a blade in his hands, he stole, he battled, he defended and he destroyed. He came with burning fire in his eyes, and a hard rage in his teeth, his thick boots eating miles of the earth. And truly, he never wore sandals, for those were for people who liked having their toes stomped…"
A tale of adventure, sorcery, swordplay and gold. Also, figs.
Velan the Reticent The Chronicles of Velan and Tygus Book 1 edition by James L Grant Literature Fiction eBooks
Especially with Warbirds, what's not to like?James Grant has returned to showcasing his writing skills instead of his talents as an cartoonist, and high time. It's been too long since he wrote _On the Banks of Lethe_ but it's been time well spent. He's still coming into himself as an author and it's obvious as you read _Velan_, his style improves, even as the story progresses, and he becomes more comfortable with his storytelling.
_Velan_ could easily have turned out to be just another Conan sendup but, in spite of the sardonic humor familiar to readers of Flem Comics, Grant also displays a genuine respect and appreciation of Howard's work in a novella that is the best tribute to Howard's Conan since John Jakes' _Mention My Name in Atlantis_.
Downside? It's a novella; it just doesn't go on as long as you'll wish it would. Upside? It's a novella; as a result it's a quick, affordable read. Also, since Grant's already at work on a sequel, we can look forward to a steady supply of twisted entertainment for the foreseeable future.
Buy the book. It's the best four bucks you'll spend today and if it encourages Grant to keep writing, as well as illustrating, we all win.
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Velan the Reticent The Chronicles of Velan and Tygus Book 1 edition by James L Grant Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Don't be fooled by the somewhat whimsical title; Velan the Reticent is both more and less than a parody of Conan and other sword-and-sorcery tales. Nor is it a deconstruction, satire, or commentary on the genre. It is, plain and simply, a reinvention of the genre for a new generation- a generation less interested in tall tales and superhuman characters and more interested in keeping their fantasy grounded in common sense.
Don't get me wrong- there's quite a bit of humor in the book, but the comedy does not take over the story or the characters. Of the three major characters- Velan the mercenary, Tygus the farmboy, and Retalia the -esque warrior- none of them ever stoops to clowning or outright idiocy. Even Tygus, who begins the story as green and inexperienced as they come, is allowed moments of intelligence, cunning, and even competence when the other two come up short. Only minor (and generally nonhuman) characters play the role of strict comic relief, and that sparingly enough to make it relief when they appear.
The result is a quick, satisfying adventure story that's fun to read, made all the better by James Grant's crisp, clear writing style. The writing dragged me by the nose (because nothing more sensitive was in reach) from beginning to end in one sitting. The ending, although providing closure enough for one story, leaves the reader wanting more- in my case, demanding it. I'm looking forward to the next installment when it comes- and to getting all my friends hooked on the first one.
-- Kris Overstreet
Excellent story, engaging and humorous. Unfortunately, it sets the stage for a ripping yarn, then ends without telling it! Because the obvious next book in the series remains unwritten, this is quite frustrating. Four stars for the feeling that the story is not complete within the book, otherwise a five-star read. Here's hoping the next installment comes soon...
One of the just plain fun storytellers. Wish he’d write a bunch of other tales to add to the chronicles.
Barbarian sword-and-sorcery books have never been of great interest to me. It's one of those genres, like military science fiction, high fantasy, and paranormal romance, where I can see where there are elements that other people might be drawn to (and are, in great numbers) without being drawn to those elements myself. So I came to Velan the Reticent, a novella suggesting a send-up of works such as Conan the Barbarian and Red Sonja, I was not entirely sure it would work for me. Parodies I like; parodies of things I've never seen or read, less so.
Fortunately, James L. Grant has wrote a book that is both funny and entertaining regardless of how much or little one knows about the genre. He does it the old-fashioned way - by creating real, complete characters who deal with the strange situations they face (scavenging warbirds, scheming townspeople, hidden temples) in realistic (for the genre) ways. The humor flows from the characters and their situations, rather than any forced wordplay, joking, or overt silliness, and is all the more effective for it. While I suspect there are depths I missed due to unfamiliarity with the genre, I nevertheless thorougly enjoyed the book and look forward to Velan's return.
Especially with Warbirds, what's not to like?
James Grant has returned to showcasing his writing skills instead of his talents as an cartoonist, and high time. It's been too long since he wrote _On the Banks of Lethe_ but it's been time well spent. He's still coming into himself as an author and it's obvious as you read _Velan_, his style improves, even as the story progresses, and he becomes more comfortable with his storytelling.
_Velan_ could easily have turned out to be just another Conan sendup but, in spite of the sardonic humor familiar to readers of Flem Comics, Grant also displays a genuine respect and appreciation of Howard's work in a novella that is the best tribute to Howard's Conan since John Jakes' _Mention My Name in Atlantis_.
Downside? It's a novella; it just doesn't go on as long as you'll wish it would. Upside? It's a novella; as a result it's a quick, affordable read. Also, since Grant's already at work on a sequel, we can look forward to a steady supply of twisted entertainment for the foreseeable future.
Buy the book. It's the best four bucks you'll spend today and if it encourages Grant to keep writing, as well as illustrating, we all win.
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