Saviour's review
The Quest by Wilbur Smith
** spoiler alert **
Wilbur Smith's books always have a broad sweep which I enjoy, particularly the 'Taita' novels which are based in ancient Egypt and are crammed with details of life in that civilisation. Readers looking for a similar hit here might be disappointed with this one, though. The story starts off in India, only very briefly visits Egypt and then takes off to central Africa, with the climax set in a Xanadu-like city peopled with immigrants from around the world.
It's really Harry Potter with weird sex and spells. In my humble opinion, not a patch on River God or even Warlock.
Wilbur Smith's books always have a broad sweep which I enjoy, particularly the 'Taita' novels which are based in ancient Egypt and are crammed with details of life in that civilisation. Readers looking for a similar hit here might be disappointed with this one, though. The story starts off in India, only very briefly visits Egypt and then takes off to central Africa, with the climax set in a Xanadu-like city peopled with immigrants from around the world.
It's really Harry Potter with weird sex and spells. In my humble opinion, not a patch on River God or even Warlock.
