“FOR HEADLONG, NONSTOP ADVENTURE AND FOR VIVID, EVEN FLORID, SCENERY, NO ONE EVEN COMES CLOSE TO HOWARD.”
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Aug 26, 2011
Dan
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The Conquering Sword of Conan is the third and final volume in Wandering Star's Robert E. Howard collection of Conan stories. I'll be reviewing them as I read them. That's the plan, anyway.
The Servants of Bit-Yatkin: The Servants of Bit-Yatkin is a story about Conan scouring a ruined temple in the jungle for the Teeth of Gwahlur, a cache of priceless jewels. Complicating matters are the priests who have come to the temple to consult the oracle, as well as the deceased Bit-Yatkin' More...
The Servants of Bit-Yatkin: The Servants of Bit-Yatkin is a story about Conan scouring a ruined temple in the jungle for the Teeth of Gwahlur, a cache of priceless jewels. Complicating matters are the priests who have come to the temple to consult the oracle, as well as the deceased Bit-Yatkin' More...
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Jul 06, 2008
Seth
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Howard's "Conan" stories have a legendary aura around them, but some of their mystique comes from the horrible pastiches written like Conan - and later stuff like DeCamp's actual Conan stories themselves, most of which are sub-par. DAW's third book concludes the Conan cycle with the last bits of uncut, completely raw stories, all as Howard would want them.
Conan stories are best when they capture and magify the gloomy, headstrong personality of the creator, and two of the stor More...
Conan stories are best when they capture and magify the gloomy, headstrong personality of the creator, and two of the stor More...
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Apr 01, 2010
Jonah
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Sep 06, 2010
Sam
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After several years of reading them on and off I've finally finished reading all 21 of Robert E. Howard's original Conan stories. I can't say I've loved every single one but as a concept, as a whole, I can't think of any other character that has had as much impact on me as Conan the Cimmerian. This final volume, Book 3 in the Del Rey series, is not my favorite of the books, but I have immense respect for the stories contained within.
The Del Rey editions of REH's Conan stories present More...
The Del Rey editions of REH's Conan stories present More...
Jun 16, 2011
Riju
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Although chronologically speaking Conan was followed by Bran Mak Morn amd countless other persona who had dared to challenge and defy destiny as presented to them by shrouded dark characters, he was the ultimate fantastic hero who depicted everything we may desire from the protagonist in a pulp-style fantasy (different from Tolkienisque and Lewisian writings). He was the final expression of brute strength, savage passions, and yet, a strange code of honour. This last book containing Conanical wr
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Aug 26, 2008
Jake
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This book is the final in a series of three collections from Del Ray (the other two being Coming of Conan the Cimmerian and Bloody Crown of Conan) that collect the entire corpus of Robert E. Howard’s writings about his now well-known, if often misunderstood, barbarian hero. This volume contains the last stories written by REH about Conan, including Beyond the Black River and Red Nails, which are apparently (and deservedly) two of the more famous of the Conan stories.
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Feb 15, 2009
Gary
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I am a huge fan of Robert E. Howard's Conan series and almost all of his other writings. Just pure fun and good fantasy. Nothing heavy but well written. The most astonishing thing about Howard's vision of Conan is when you realize where he lived (in the middle of no-where Texas on the west plains) and how could a guy like that manage to write material like this. Incredible. Nothing heavy, just good he-man fighting and love making. Some creative plots and characters. Just good mindless reading fo
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Sep 03, 2011
Mauro
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Leí la versión en español de este libro, es una colección de historias que se publica en libros con el título de Conan El cimmerio, de los cuales tengo leídos el 5 y 6; los que tengo seleccionados como 1 y 2 en español son traducciones de la compilación The Comming of Conan the Cimmerian.
Aug 05, 2009
Christopher
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Although the editor makes much of Howard's growth as a writer by this stage of his career, shortly before his suicide at age 30, only two stories in this collection are worth anything ("Beyond the Black River" and "Red Nails"). The other stories are rehashes or mediocre attempts that don't even hang together (e.g. "The Flesh Eaters of Zamboula"). And the editor entirely fails to even mention Howard's racism. Yes, he was writing at a time when racial attitudes tow
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Mar 28, 2009
Michael
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I highly recommend the new Del Rey editions of the Conan stories which are printed just as Howard wrote them. "The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian", "The Conquering Sword of Conan", and "The Bloody Crown of Conan".
Before reading Conan I loved adventure stories and swashbucklers like Tarzan, Three Musketeers, Lord of the Rings, Davy Crockett, Western gunfighters, Zorro, etc. Robert E Howard's stories and characters especially Conan is the most deeply satisfying More...
Before reading Conan I loved adventure stories and swashbucklers like Tarzan, Three Musketeers, Lord of the Rings, Davy Crockett, Western gunfighters, Zorro, etc. Robert E Howard's stories and characters especially Conan is the most deeply satisfying More...
Oct 15, 2009
Cwn_annwn_13
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Having read the old 1-12 series of Conan paperbacks religiously when I was teenager and going back to re-read the stories from time to time I was VERY happy when these were put back into print in nice and inexpensive volumes that were unedited pure Robert E. Howard written versions of the stories. Conan is a much deeper character than the public, even those that have read Conan, seem to understand. As well as Howard does not get the credit he deserves from the mainstream. As I have said before t
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Apr 05, 2011
Michael
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I really love the Conan stories, and these are Howard at his best, pushing the genre. Still, I grew tired of the formula and blatant misogyny.
Feb 21, 2010
Mike (the Paladin)
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I don't know, I have the hard back but it wasn't listed...
This is the third volume of the three volume set of Howard's versions of the Conan stories. It contains:
"The Servants of Bit-Yakin"
Beyond the Black River
The Black Stranger
"The Man-Eaters of Zamboula"
Red Nails
Untitled Notes: "The Westermark: ..."
"Wolves Beyond the Border", Draft A
"Wolves Beyond the Border", Draft B
Th More...
This is the third volume of the three volume set of Howard's versions of the Conan stories. It contains:
"The Servants of Bit-Yakin"
Beyond the Black River
The Black Stranger
"The Man-Eaters of Zamboula"
Red Nails
Untitled Notes: "The Westermark: ..."
"Wolves Beyond the Border", Draft A
"Wolves Beyond the Border", Draft B
Th More...
Apr 05, 2009
Michael
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I read this when I was in the 8th grade. I really liked it. Then the movie came out and I thought the movie was just awesome with the Govenator in it. Now, the movie looks pretty bad, and I have no idea what the book reads like now that I'm 40.
Sep 30, 2008
Dave
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I had no idea going into this book that the original Conan stories were so incredibly rife with racism and misogyny, to the point where even though the plots are interesting and the setting excellent, I can't overcome my disgust every time (and it is EVERY TIME) that Conan has to save a near-naked white girl from the unspeakable horrors that "brown-skinned men" will inflict on her. Ugh. Have to quit this one 3/4 of the way in, I'm afraid.
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Sep 18, 2007
Mediapig
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Sword and sorcery by the original master. Conan is to Lord of the Rings as Blade Runner is to Star Wars. Dark, brutal, but still undeniably fun! It's amazing to think these stories were written in the 30's! They literally created the tradition, and even Tolkien commented that he liked them and was inspired by them.
Dec 16, 2009
I love the Conan stories. This book makes up the last of the "complete" series--when it's gone, it's gone. Therefore I'm taking my sweet, sweet time finishing this baby.
"Beyond the Black River" is perhaps the best one yet!
"Beyond the Black River" is perhaps the best one yet!
Nov 27, 2007
Thomas
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More good stuff from REH. Includes the story 'Red Nails' Which is about as good as it gets. REH was definitely starting to chafe under the strictures of Heroic Fantasy and it shows, but 'Red Nails" is fine.
Jun 04, 2007
Dev
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The master of Sword and Sorcery. Great stories that scare and delight; a hero, who's strength and cunning go unrivaled, and a good dollop of other-world building that make all Conan's novels great reads.
Jun 13, 2008
Alan
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I unashamedly love this stuff as trite as it can appear to be. The only problem with Howard's work is that he was aproduct of his day and a bit of a racist. Sword and sorcery at its best!!!
Jul 11, 2008
Daniel
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This collection contains longer Conan works, including "By the Black River", in which Howard laid out many of his theories and thoughts about the decadence of the civilized world.
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Sep 11, 2008
Jeremy
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If you love any modern day fantasy, Tolkein, George R.R. Martin you owe it to yourself to read these 3 books! Robert E. Howard's stories are gripping and relentlessness.
Jul 20, 2011
Brandon
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It was interesting seeing how much Conan influenced RPGs. Red nails was a fun read.
