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Do I have to read his Drenai series in order, or can i read them in any order? Furthermore, if i only read Legend, is that a stand alone novel... or must i read on?

Pete Kim you need to read them in order. it is more rewarding that way and gives a truly interesting perspective. the author meant it to be that way. and yes, …moreyou need to read them in order. it is more rewarding that way and gives a truly interesting perspective. the author meant it to be that way. and yes, you can read only legend and be done with it as a stand alone novel. if i may, every single book is almost the same book. sounds terrible? well guess what, me and gazillions of other readers all thought that same song and dance was so good, we read all his novels :)(less)

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Insensitive question, but did this series end properly, or did it stop only due to the author's death?

Grog Wilsnatch The series ended properly, all of David Gemmell's books finished and closed the holes, I wish that he had lived longer and written more books but that…moreThe series ended properly, all of David Gemmell's books finished and closed the holes, I wish that he had lived longer and written more books but that is selfish of me. All of his books I rate 5/5 and reread them periodically (less)

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Can someone please advice on the reading order of this series? Should it be chronologically or as per the publishing order?

Kostas The best way for the first time is definitely in publishing order. That way you'll see Gemmell's growth as a writer, and also the connections among th…moreThe best way for the first time is definitely in publishing order. That way you'll see Gemmell's growth as a writer, and also the connections among the characters and past events.
Either way start with Legend and afterwards you can pick whichever you want, as they're all standalone - except the two Skilgannon novels. Those should be read last.(less)

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Is there anywhere that I can get the Dranei Series with each book having the same 'Cover Art Work'? Legend has a completely different style to the others, and there's also some in the middle and in the end which have different art work... really frustrating for someone that collects books as well as reading them..!

Kostas The Drenai series was published through 1984-2004, so it's understandable that they have different covers; especially the first editions/reprints.
Ther…moreThe Drenai series was published through 1984-2004, so it's understandable that they have different covers; especially the first editions/reprints.
There are some newer editions though that Orbit has lanched and have the same cover art theme: http://www.orbitbooks.net/2012/03/30/...(less)

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On my Goodreads page I see a copy of Dvid Gemmell Legend and it is only 94 pages. In other places I see it is 345 pages. Can somebody please explain?

Jeremy There was a graphic novel that was created based on the story in Gemmell's original 354-page work. The 94-page entry that you're seeing in your feed i…moreThere was a graphic novel that was created based on the story in Gemmell's original 354-page work. The 94-page entry that you're seeing in your feed is likely the graphic novel.(less)

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