Genghis: Lords of the Bow Audiobook

" Rather slow to start, this turns out to be a good read that must get accepted as fiction. Iggulden differs sharply with Jack Weatherford on a number of key details in his interpretation of The Secret History of the Mongols. The biggest difference lies in the presentation of Temujin's father who had a far more humble status than Iggulden presents. I would think that could have lent far more drama to the early chapters of the novel. The real conflict between Temujin and Bekter/Begter makes more sense as Weatherford presents it and I can't understand why Iggulden chose to make them full brothers rather than the half brothers they actually were. The relationship between Temujin and Jamuka is important to the development of the growing Genghis and I can't see why it got left out. I suppose Temujin's period of captivity/slavery is reasonably abbreviated from the actual. "

" I think only Iggulden could write a whole chapter on climbing a cliff-face and make it interesting. "

" Know it as "Wolf of the Plains" "

" Definitely love this book, if you like historical fiction this is definitely the book for you. The characters are so lovable and the storyline is pretty easy to understand. "

" I enjoyed this - got so immersed in it I thought I was there. I love this sort of thing any way and got hooked on historical fiction years ago reading Eagle of 9th by Rosemary Sutcliffe. Well worth a read "

" Very satisfying tale of survival, revenge, and ultimate conquest. Quite bloody and morally challenging "

" At first I didn't know which of the brothers was Genghis... Then it all came together. "

" I dropped this book after page 200. "

" Long book but worth the effort. It took a bit to get used to the terminology and to follow who was who, but it was quite interesting and the characters were developed well. Who would have thought it possible to develop compassion for the family of Genghis Khan? "

" Excellent book on Genghis Khan; takes him from birth to approx age of 20; drew me right into the Mongol world and what it was like to survive on the plains during this time period. "

" One of the best books I have read in a while. Highly recommend. "

" Recommended by a high school boy - and it's definitely a guy book. Too many battle scenes and too much violence for my tastes. And yet it was well-written and motivated me to check out a biography on Ghengis Khan. "

" According to Hugh Nibley, The Jaredites were more like people of the Monguls than like the people of Lehi. Just curious about that culture. Bloodthirsty people. "

" To my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed this rousing tale - plenty of action, adventure on an epic scale. "

" I really enjoyed this series. This book was the best of the series. My 10 year old read the series also and loved it. "

" Love this entire series of books! Pulls you in, you fall in love with the characters & before you know it.... You are right there with them! "

" fifth time through, and still a 24 hour book. that says it all really. probably my fav historical fiction of all time. if he writes a sixth, I will happily start it all again. "

" Gripping story well researhed, love historical fiction when it's written like this. "

" Great Historical fiction,based on the true Life of Genghis Khan. this book is exciting and very well written. Looking forward to reading the next three books in the series. "

" Long book but worth the effort. It took a bit to get used to the terminology and to follow who was who, but it was quite interesting and the characters were developed well. Who would have thought it possible to develop compassion for the family of Genghis Khan? "

" Fantastic read as were all of them!!! "

" A quick read. Conn Iggulden writes about the young Genghis Khan telling a story of a harsh and unforgiving life in Mongolia. It is the early life that molds Khan into the man he would become a ruthless leader who has a vision which would unite the tribes of Mongolia. "