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Legend (The Drenai Saga, #1)

Legend (The Drenai Saga, #1) book cover
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Fantasy Fiction

by David Gemmell

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4.25 (18.3K ratings)
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description 345 pages

Legend by David Gemmell holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 18.3K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 345 pages.

About Legend

He is DRUSS the Legend. His skill in battle has earned him a fearsome reputation throughout the world and the stories of his life are told everywhere. But the grizzled veteran has spurned a life of fame and fortune and has retreated to the solitude of his mountain lair to await his old enemy, Death.Meanwhile, barbarian hordes of the Nadir are on the march, conquering all before them. All that stands before them and victory is the legendary six-walled fortress of the Drenai empire, Dros Delnoch. If the fortress falls, so do the Drenai. Druss reluctantly agrees to come out of retirement. But can even Druss live up to his own legends?Held by many to be Gemmell's most iconic work, the book is considered a classic in the heroic fantasy genre.

Detail Value
Author David Gemmell
Published 1984
Pages 345
Genres Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.25 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,260

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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18.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.25, Legend is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.25
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Legend?

Legend is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Legend worth reading?

Based on 18.3K reader ratings, Legend has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Legend?

Legend has 345 pages.

Who wrote Legend?

Legend was written by David Gemmell. It was first published in 1984.

What is the ISBN for Legend?

The ISBN-13 for Legend is 9780345379060.0.

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