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The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing #2)

by R. Scott Bakker

3.94 · rating details · 1,810 ratings · 78 reviews

With his spectacularly powerful debut The Darkness that Comes Before, a fantasy epic that rewrote conventions of the fantasy genre and garnered thunderous praise from reviewers and readers alike, R. Scott Bakker introduced readers to his richly imagined world of myth, violence, and sorcery. In The Warrior Prophet, the thrilling story of the powerful logician-monk Anasurimb...more

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Published September 2nd 2008 by Overlook (first published January 1st 2005)

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Jan 26, 2012

Justin Evans rated it

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I loved the first book in the series, but it turns out that what I liked was the world-painting aspects of the thing: learning about the people, the characters, the history of the world Bakker made up. The story's good, but for the first half of this volume I was a bit bored. The problem is simple: it's not just hard to write interesting battle scenes, it's absolutely impossible. "Names, names, weapon-nouns, violence-verbs, adjectives, blood, dead." Repeat four or five times, and I'm a...more

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Nov 10, 2011

Kiel rated it

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Bakker went from a 3-star book to a 5-star book with his second novel in the trilogy. He definitely lived up to the promise glimpsed in his first novel.

Plot
I didn't notice while reading this (so it clearly didn't bother me), but now that I'm thinking about it there really isn't a cohesive arch to this book. There's no second storyline that intersects and sheds light on the first storyline, really. I suppose that's part of the problem of writing a chronicle of a Crusade with nu...more

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May 12, 2010

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In The Warrior Prophet, the second volume of the Prince of Nothing trilogy, the story of the powerful logical-monk Anas rimbor Kellhus and the apocalyptic Holy War is continued, as readers are invited further into the darkly enchanting, horrifyingly threatening battlescape upon which the war will be decided.

As the crusade plunges violently southward, struggling with both the enemy and internecine turmoil, the enigmatic Kellhus finds himself ever closer to the elusive goal of meeting ...moreIn The Warrior Prophet, the second volume of the Prince of Nothing trilogy, the story of the powerful logical-monk Anas rimbor Kellhus and the apocalyptic Holy War is continued, as readers are invited further into the darkly enchanting, horrifyingly threatening battlescape upon which the war will be decided.

As the crusade plunges violently southward, struggling with both the enemy and internecine turmoil, the enigmatic Kellhus finds himself ever closer to the elusive goal of meeting his father, gaining further mastery of the ancient knowledge he will need for the encounter. And amid the brewing apocalypse, his swift-rising career has aroused more than curiosity from his enemies. With each step south, the challenges and perils mount, as the enigmas surrounding Kellhus and his quest blur in and out of focus.

R.Scott Bakker first novel in the series “The Prince of nothing” he created a new and fantastic universe filled with intriguing plots and characters. In the first novel we are introduced to characters that actually act accordingly how the events evolve and people react. The second novel “The Warrior Prophet” Kellhus is rising into the ruler or conqueror we anticipated in the end of the first book. I guess that was a spoiler and against all my “review rules”, but I guess it is not a big surprise when it comes to a fantasy book. What is more interesting is how his comrades of war and love are coping.

And it is in Bakker second book, the plot advances and grows into a more complex storyline. But at the same time it gives the reader a good overview over the different intrigues and plots. Which can be somewhat overwhelming in other “complex” novels?
With great writing skill, Bakker draws us deeper and deeper into story and the characters. He has a mesmerizing writing technique that spells bounds the reader and by itself it can be good enough for me.
If you are looking for a more profound meaning in the novel, then are plentiful of dilemmas and afterthoughts.

One of the most obvious is the moral and ethics that is an underline trough novel. How to live a “righteous life” without compromising our own principles and what happens to a person if you do step over the barrier.

So what can you aspect from the novel? : Love ,deep an sincere hatred, vast vast kingdoms, warriors, intrigues, hardened soldiers, beautiful women and men, battles, conquer and subdued.
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Oct 20, 2010

David rated it

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This is an EPIC fantasy book. The whole series is sweeping and impressive in its scope. Bakker writes battle scenes as a general might, focusing not only on the characters that we know, but also on the movements of the armies and the strategy that leads to their ultimate victory or defeat.

The first book was dark and gritty, but in this volume Bakker really dwells on the horrors of war (and since the entire 600 pages follows a holy war, there are plenty of them). This is definitely not...more

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Oct 19, 2009

Michael rated it

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In my review for The Darkness That Comes Before, I mentioned that the book was mostly spent setting the scene for the holy war that was about to begin. In The Warrior-Prophet, the war is very much underway. The book follows the progression of the army through all sorts of terrains and and all sorts of horrific setbacks.

There's a LOT of violence. Bakker's method of writing the war scenes is reminiscent of The Illiad: he is clearly trying to capture all of the important events, su...moreIn my review for The Darkness That Comes Before, I mentioned that the book was mostly spent setting the scene for the holy war that was about to begin. In The Warrior-Prophet, the war is very much underway. The book follows the progression of the army through all sorts of terrains and and all sorts of horrific setbacks.

There's a LOT of violence. Bakker's method of writing the war scenes is reminiscent of The Illiad: he is clearly trying to capture all of the important events, such as the successes and deaths of the many (many) nobles and warriors on the field. So, he bounces from character to character, following many characters we've only heard about in passing before the war began. It is a very effective, and very fun, way of describing the combat.

All of his main characters go through notable growth in this book, including the enigmatic and dangerous Kellhus. Looking back, it's amazing to see how far everyone, including the Holy War itself, has come since the end of book 1. This is all very epic, and well-written. And, it has some surprises in store for you. Especially the last three pages. I have no idea what to make of the last three pages.

I have been vague about the storyline. Let me explain. No, there is no time. Let me sum up. A priest named Maithenet has developed a cult-like status, and has been getting people riled up about waging a holy war on the people to the north. Then, for their own reasons, numerous other forces get involved. These include Emperor Xerius and his brilliant, arrogant nephew, Conphas; the Scarlet Spires, a mysterious and cursed school of sorcerers; and the Mandate schoolmen, a spiritual sect that relives the first apocalypse every night in their dreams.

Meanwhile, Anasurimbur Kellhus joins the war, pretending he is a prince from a distant land. In fact, he isn't a prince at all, and is simply using the holy war as a means to arrive "safely" at a distant holy land where he expects to find his father. The warrior Cnaiur is travelling with him, and is the only one who knows Kellhus's true nature: Kellhus is not a man, and has the capability to read people's thoughts and emotions to a degree way beyond any human's. He can remember everything he has ever learned. He isn't tempted by any vice or weakness. And, he isn't hindered by any morals or emotions: Kellhus is only interested in logic, and at getting what he ultimately wants.

As the holy war moves, Kellhus convinces the army, slowly and subtly, that he is a true prophet, and his political power continually grows. Through the end of this book, Kellhus's power is still growing.

This is a vast simplification. A lot is going on in this series.

Although the intricacies of Bakker's world and the complexity of his characters make this series very rewarding, it also makes the books feel slow. The Prince of Nothing's pacing is similar to that of The Lord of the Rings, and for similar reasons. You get an immersion here that you rarely do in fantasy. The fantastic elements are always near, but they aren't overused. The character's endless, miserable trek across the desert feels miserable. And, because you're hearing a fairly complete story of a huge war, you hear details about many minor characters that you don't really care that much about. But, all of this adds to your sense of awe as a reader for the sheer size of this holy war.

And, since you know it's the real reason you read fantasy in the first place, let me just tell you there are lots of scenes with startling badassery. You WILL go, "Damn, _______ is a pimp!" numerous times. Oh, yes, you will.

If you are bothered by graphic sexual content or graphic violence, don't read it. If you have a habit of putting down books because they aren't full of fun fight scenes, skip it. (There's only a few fight scenes in the first 700 pages of the series.) But ultimately, I think this is a terrific series and I recommend it to anyone interested in gritty fantasy that doesn't go along with your expectations or the genre norms. This is a good one.
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Aug 20, 2010

Scott rated it

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The Holy War marches on. The story continues in the novel, and while more layers are added to the obfuscations and the bastardry, while tends to stand out is the bleak beauty of the phrasing as things reach the darkest moments for those who march.

Considering I've started reading with a eye towards these reviews, I kept seeing phrasing that I wanted to share with you. About the prose Bakker uses to capture the desolation of 300,000 men, camp followers, and lackeys who cross a desert, ...more

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Aug 07, 2011

Neil Pearson rated it

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Bakker continues to redefine the standard for dark AND intelligent fantasy.
This book focuses a lot more on Kellhus and we get to see just how powerful the Dunyain are. We also discover just how selfish the Dunyain can be too. The holy war is depicted with brutal honesty and it is clear there are no "good guys" present. The battles are some of the best I have read in describing large-scale action and the magic/monsters are filled with awe and horror. I also like how Bakker keeps the "...more

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Feb 18, 2011

Noel Thingvall rated it

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PROS: Every bit as meticulous, challenging, and absorbing as the first volume. The heart of this story is a Holy War, and I love the honest depiction of just how hard it is to assemble various factions and their sub factions and their sub factions and vaguely shove them in the direction of your enemy with the hopes that too many of your own villages won't get plundered before they read the destination. Magic fully comes into play and is a rich and complicate mixture of mathematics and philosophy...more

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Jan 05, 2009

D. Eric rated it

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"The Warrior Prophet" picks up the momentum of the first book in the series and keeps on rolling. The plot moves into the Holy War itself and supplies plenty of action and magic that the first book so sorely lacked. The book does continue the "heaviness" of the first book, but do not mistake this as droll--it is a sophistcated deepness so often lacking in modern fantasy that hearkens more towards the writings of Stephen R. Donaldson or Guy Gavriel Kay. It is also strongly ...more

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Aug 13, 2011

Craig rated it

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A much better read than the first one. There's still way too many names and places and just generally proper nouns floating all over the place, but it seems like the focus has settled a little bit, or perhaps I've just gotten immersed in the world enough that it's not so jarring. Or possibly it's because the Holy War has finally gotten underway...

Also I have to admit that I'm happy the more occult, or "fantastical," aspects of the world are leaping out in sharper relief. ...more

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Oct 06, 2010

D-day rated it

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This is the second book of the Prince of Nothing series. This one is a little easier to follow as all the main characters are together for the most part. Still a very dense read. There isn't as much backstory in this one, but what there is very intriguing (eg the 'inchoroi'). The main story threads still concern Achamian, but Kellhus features very prominently as well, and remains enigmatic, just what are his goals and motivations? There are definite hints that not everything is what it seems. I ...more

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Nov 08, 2010

Jac rated it

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It took me a while to get through this book. My only complaint is something that I don't have the right to complain about. Since this trilogy takes place entirely inside a holy war, I don't feel it proper to complain that the war part was grueling to read. Graphic descriptions of the brutality and gore of war complete with the war formations of each tribe and listing of officer names was too much for me. I found myself skimming through the war pages to get to the pages describing the people and ...more

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May 22, 2010

Marc rated it

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It took me awhile to read The Warrior Prophet. It's not because it's a bad book, but it is a long book.

I didn't think it was possible but Bakker crammed even more stuff into The Warrior Prophet than in the previous book. I couldn't keep straight all these unpronounceable names or which side was which. Getting past those things, it's a very enjoyable book.

What Bakker does best is characters and the relationships they have. The trilogy may be called The Prince of Nothing b...more

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Nov 09, 2010

Jurgen_i rated it

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I put to the first book 5 points. The Warrior Prophet is also good, sometimes great. But i put only 1 point. Scott Bakker sought to spoil the book with much efforts. A tricky job. I don't know, why.

N.B. This review doesn't contain spoilers, since the main spoiler is the author. The plot is based on events of the first crusade, which ended with crusaders' victory and capture of the holy city. Look at the content: first march, second march, third march. Now you know, holy army won't be d...moreI put to the first book 5 points. The Warrior Prophet is also good, sometimes great. But i put only 1 point. Scott Bakker sought to spoil the book with much efforts. A tricky job. I don't know, why.

N.B. This review doesn't contain spoilers, since the main spoiler is the author. The plot is based on events of the first crusade, which ended with crusaders' victory and capture of the holy city. Look at the content: first march, second march, third march. Now you know, holy army won't be defeated until the last march. But, somewhere in the first part of the book it becomes obvious that inrithi cannot be defeated and Kelhus should be a victor. At any cost (even the plausibility doesn't matter).

The author was trapped by this plot. And the book is such: the holy army goes to Shimeh and defeats again and again superior Fanim forces. At the end Scott Bakker even doesn't bother him to explain how. Last battle looks so: Fanim gathered everyone left in their lands, assembled one more huge army (over 100 000), took 100 battle elephants. They attacked, attacked, attacked, and were defeated. How? Don't know. I'm sure, even Scott Bakker doesn't know and isn't able to explain.
To escape the trap and make more interesting, the author creates different obstacles to the Men of the Tusk, but that made things only worse. Many of those obstacles couldn't be overcome in that situation. That's why the author just releases Deus ex machina - and everything is ok.

The problem is that the author changed some crucial points, comparing to actual events. Readers, please, do not believe Scott Bakker!!! Muslims weren't united that time. They were departed both religiously and politically (to many small, medium and large state units). Even more, crusaders fought first of all with Seljuks, not Arabs. The absence of unity was the main reason of crusade victory.

But the main problem of the book is Anasurimbor Kelhus. I liked this character at the beginning, but then Scott Bakker started nearly worshiping to him, as almost all the characters of the book. Kelhus just become an extremely cheating hero with legions of dei ex machina. A human being just cannot evade things that are moving faster than certain threshold (arrow e.g., except at the end of trajectory or with great luck. It's just anatomy, nothing more. Training doesn't matter. Matrix is matrix. Real world is different, has own laws and rules). But Kelhus evaded dozens or hundreds of arrows, after it killed hundreds of desert warriors. Everything is ok. But not for me and not for logic together with reality.

As in lots of pulpy poor fantasies, main villain - the Consult - is very mighty, but very stupid. Isn't it obvious, that it will be defeated? Authors, please, stop doing such stupid things!

Ehh, pity, just a pity. This could be a great book, if not cheating and if not Kelhus (how it became in the middle of the book). Don't want to write about positive aspects of the books (there are many) - i'm too upset! Why Scott Bakker did so? Have no idea. I get out of his fans!(less)

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Oct 02, 2009

Jenn rated it

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So this was definately better than the first one, sorta. The characters got marginally more interesting but the plot took a bit of a dive. I realize that the purpose of a middle/second book is to lay ground work andput people where you need them but this was painfully slow. There were good bits don't get me wrong. Especially where Achamain was concerned but most of the other plot was slower than neccessary. It reminded me of a whole book riding through Rohan or a whole book of hanging out in Edm...more

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Mar 30, 2009

Logan rated it

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I enjoyed this one more than the first, though I still have some issues with it. It's a good series, with an intricate and engrossing story to tell, but something about it still makes me hesitate when people ask me what I think of it.

To begin with, I'm still not particularly attached to any character besides Achamian. I don't really care about others because their personalities feel flat, or they're just utterly unlikeable. And not in the good way, either.

Then there is Ke...more

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May 12, 2011

Paul Stotts rated it

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There weren’t enough superlatives to describe the brilliance of R. Scott Bakker’s first volume in “The Prince of Nothing” trilogy, “The Darkness That Comes Before”. After such an astounding debut, I wondered if the second volume could match the intellectual depth and overall intensity of the first book. Well, “The Warrior-Prophet” more than lives up to the lofty standards set by the previous book, providing one of my favorite fantasy reading experiences ever.

Reading Bakker’s work is li...moreThere weren’t enough superlatives to describe the brilliance of R. Scott Bakker’s first volume in “The Prince of Nothing” trilogy, “The Darkness That Comes Before”. After such an astounding debut, I wondered if the second volume could match the intellectual depth and overall intensity of the first book. Well, “The Warrior-Prophet” more than lives up to the lofty standards set by the previous book, providing one of my favorite fantasy reading experiences ever.

Reading Bakker’s work is like being deliciously overwhelmed, caught in a stunning sea of nuances and detail that boggles the mind. It is akin to gazing at a great painting and finding yourself lost in the minute details for hours on end. It is the rare work where I find after finishing a paragraph, I pause to reflect on what I have read, digesting the various ideas and philosophical insights in the book. In that regard, “The Warrior-Prophet” requires active thinking when reading, coaxing the reader to confront and discuss these ideas Bakker presents, an aspect I greatly enjoyed.

The Holy War started by Maithanet, the Shriah of the Thousand Temples, continues its march southward to the sacred city of Shimeh. Immense and bloody battles ensue throughout the course of the book between the invading Inrithi factions and the heathen Fanim. Anasûrimbor Kellhus, a mysterious Prince, gradually asserts a greater influence on the Holy War by offering indispensable counsel to the Great Names administrating the war. Furthermore, Kellhus’ remarkably godlike actions and manner begin to transform him in the eyes of the Inrithi from a minor outlying figure into a larger-than-life prophet. But not everyone is pleased with Kellhus’ seemingly divine transformation and the power it brings him.

Drusas Achamian is a Mandate sorcerer traveling in company with Kellhus and their two consorts, Esmenet and Serwë. Tortured by apocalyptic dreams that he believes are prophetic, Achamian is convinced that Kellhus is necessary to the success of the Holy War and must be helped. But in assisting Kellhus, Drusas may have to sacrifice everything he has.

Bakker crafts a dark and profound tale filled with magnificent battles, glorious world-building, and an immense depth to his characters unseen in fantasy. Kellhus, who is unbelievably godlike in his abilities, is stunning. His penetrating intellect and manipulation of the other characters would come off as ludicrous in the hands of a lesser writer. But with Bakker, Kellhus is a dominating success.

The world-building is incredibly deep and innovative with a tremendously imagined historical background. There are some twists and turns, but the plot is mainly straightforward, concentrating on the massive battles of the Holy War. And it is in these war scenes that Bakker does some of his best work, presenting fantastically descriptive and bloody battles that rank up there with some of the best in fantasy.

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“The Warrior-Prophet” is a stunner of a novel, a dark, delicious and deeply engaging masterpiece featuring an incredible amount of depth and painstaking detail. R. Scott Bakker’s “The Prince of Nothing” series is not just stupendous, it is becoming monumental.
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Feb 19, 2010

This Is Not The Michael You're Looking For rated it

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This book was very up and down. Bakker's writing is complex...not simply the story, but the writing itself. Part of it is continually throwing thousands of names at you, but part of it is a density of expression which can be hard to parse. This book opens with a prologue/recap of the first book and I found it somewhat bothersome that in reading the recap (which was written in a very straightforward, easy to understand style), I discovered half a dozen things that I had never picked up on from th...moreThis book was very up and down. Bakker's writing is complex...not simply the story, but the writing itself. Part of it is continually throwing thousands of names at you, but part of it is a density of expression which can be hard to parse. This book opens with a prologue/recap of the first book and I found it somewhat bothersome that in reading the recap (which was written in a very straightforward, easy to understand style), I discovered half a dozen things that I had never picked up on from the first book. Whether that is a failure of me as a reader or Bakker as a writer is difficult to know, but it's not a good sign.

As for this book itself, it has two basic themes: war and suffering. Not exactly cheery material. The structure of the book is somewhat more straightforward than the first book, but the plot is almost less advanced. A huge part of the book is detailing the atrocities of the "crusade" and the details of the battles. After awhile these start to really wear, the secondary characters blue together further and further, and its more of a tedium than a revelation to read about another town pillaged, plundered, maimed and destroyed by the angry crusaders.

As for the primary plot, this advances fairly well, with an unexpected twist or turn, but is actually fairly straight forward in execution. As with many middle books in a trilogy, it is largely about getting the characters from point A to point B. I like the portrayal and development of a few of the major characters, but so much of it is lost in the muddiness of the overall writing.

Another troubling aspect is that this book has a heavier dose of (essentially) Christian mythology mixed in than I would have expected after the first one. I find this mildly disturbing.

Finally, the ending was very muddled. A huge part of the ending has various characters essentially delusional, not helping the narrative or focus. The "good guys" (I use this term sarcastically) end up winning a battle they have no business in winning, with no adequate explanation. I'm pretty sure it was explained in some subtext that I missed, but it was very unsatisfying (although will probably be clearly explained in the prologue to the third book...sigh).(less)

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Jul 27, 2008

Reid rated it

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This what a good sequel should be: a slow, climactic build on the foundation of the first book, eliciting more, complex emotions from the readers, slowly illuminating more aspects of the central characters, a moderate addition of new perspectives, and, most important in fantasy novels, a richer and wider understanding of the world the story is couched in. For those of you who know George R.R. Martin (the best fantasy writer since Tolkien), Bakker really deserves to be in the conversation, and i...more

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Jan 27, 2008

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Jan 17, 2012

Nathan rated it

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The fantastical first crusade continues, including a long sojourn in the Antioch-analogue. Jerusalem in the next book. Some very good battle scenes for a fantasy book, and the greater evil is awakening. Some overlong passages of philosophy, but overall still fairly intriguing. rated MA for strong violence, sex scenes, some coarse language and adult themes. 3.5/5

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Feb 16, 2009

Robert rated it

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What Bakker began in "The Darkness That Comes Before," he continues to excellent effect in "The Warrior Prophet." I can't imagine a book better tailored to my current tastes and needs, bringing together the strengths of some of my more cherished authors -- Umberto Eco's genius at illuminating history, the dark imagination of a Clark Ashton Smith and Michael Shea's gift for language -- delivered with economic plotting and gifted character craft that allows for very little wast...more

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Aug 07, 2011

Ruth rated it

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c2005. The publisher has gone with a quote from the SFF Site: "Violent, passionate, darkly poetic, seethingly original, these are books that deserve attention". Yep - it is violent but it is the passion that will remain in the memory. I am too much of a dunce to understand what is meant by "darkly poetic" - seems like a bit of mumbo jumbo to me but it sounds good! Good read but, for me, a bit clunky in parts. " FWFTB: march, south, infidel, faith, madness. FCN: Anasurimb...more

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Apr 21, 2011

Mach rated it

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The Holy war continues and the Men of the Tusk march on to ancient Shimeh. Anasarumbor Kellhus the Warrior Prophet gains more and more followers and the nobles are starting to fear his growing power.

If you liked the first book, you will love this one. The story is so epic in scope i have trouble remembering the names of people and places. All the violence that the first one lacked is here, it's dark with gritty violence and sex, if you are squemish, this isn't for you. What i like mo...more

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Feb 01, 2009

Don Loewens rated it

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This book while still good, moved a little slower than the first book in the series. This is a result I believe of more space dedicated to some philosophical thoughts of the characters and factions. These were still interesting but it just seemed like they were put in the wrong places and kind of hindered the flow of the story.

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Oct 19, 2010

Michael rated it

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A step up from the first book, here Bakker keeps the pace with the movement of the Holy War.

Also, he does a good job of pushing the mystery as well as defining the historical context of the action.

I can't wait for the next volume, but I'm worried the resolution won't satisfy me.

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Jun 09, 2009

Sean O rated it

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Read it, thought it was ok, the author has created an interesting reflection of the crusades, but the story is taking too long to go anywhere. I'm unsure about reading the next in the series as it looks like one more neverending saga, which I hate. Trilogies are bad enough.

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Jul 07, 2009

Token Female Gamer rated it

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I should probably make a shelf named "Abandoned" because thats what this book is ending up as. I made it about half way and just cant bring myself to pick it up anymore.

To call this a painful read is an understatement! I would give it negative stars if I could. Every single character in the story has been reduced to completely despicable stereotypes, leaving not a single likable thing about the story untouched.

As the rest of the storyline is about the atrocitie...more

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Jun 18, 2011

David Spencer rated it

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I can't recall how many times I let out audible noises as though the words weaved their way through my mind and impacted with electrochemical processes like some kind of spirit materializing and leaving a trail of ectoplasm in three dimensions through various regions of my brain in the shape of Bakker's concepts.

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Apr 08, 2011

Jon rated it

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*Xinemus and Achamian were sweet in this book.
*The desert was good.
*Seswatha was sweet.
*There were two big shockers in the book. One that I cared about, one that I didn't.

If it wasn't for those four things I would've gave this book one star.

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The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing #2)

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