Customer Reviews
Better than Cornwell? I think so - By: Barry Norman, 26 Jul 2008 
What a pleasant surprise? I had no idea Conn Iggulden was such an accomplished author?
Having read many books in the historical genre from Cornwell & Follett Conn stands in his (I assume its written by a man I would be surprised otherwise lol) own right.
I wanted to learn about Ghengis Khan, I expected tales of his battles etc but this book has sooo much more, the scale of the book has added real depth to the characters so you can feel for each one.
1st of the "Conqueror" series - I have so much to look forward to! I may even try the "Emperor" series after this tour de force of a novel alone!
A great read - By: Hayles, 16 Jun 2008 I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book - in fact I only read it on holiday when I had finished alll my books & had to raid my husband's suitcase. I was hooked into this story within a few pages. If you know nothing of Gengus Khan's life then this is even more fascinating - a tale of bravery, love & honour. It is a true page turner that just begs the question when will the blockbuster film be made.
Just fantastic - By: k Sert, 04 Apr 2008 I never usuallly read this type of novel however I am so pleased I did! What a fantastic book, historical & highly exciting, I just couldn't stop reading it. All I can say is sit back, relax & let the story unfold.....enjoy.
Brutal but brilliant! - By: B. J. Madeley, 01 Apr 2008 Wolf of Plains is the first novel in the Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden detailing the life of Genghis Khan, the great Mongol leader as he strove to create a vast Empire for his people. The book begins with Genghis as a smalll boy then known as Temujin - son of the Khan of a large tribe. Born into a powerful family he seems destined to lead, however on the death of his father the tribe is stolen from him & he is left on the Plains with his family to die. Plunged into a life where the only aim is survival - Temujin has to overcome much hardship, brutality & suffering. Somehow Genghis manages to drag himself out of this desperate situation to eventuallly become a conqueror of nations.
This is a truly wonderful book, possibly even better than any in the excellent Emperor series. Iggulden depicts Genghis as a hard, hate-driven & brutal man who is wildly ambitious, very intelligent & a terrific leader of men. This alll combines to make him a strangely likeable character & it is a joy to follow him as he bounces back from the brink of death to become the most famous Mongolian to ever walk the earth.
I highly recommend this book to fans of any historical fiction & particularly to anyone who enjoyed Iggulden's series on Julius Caesar because Wolf of Plains reallly is magnifficent!
Great Read - By: Woo Hoo, 26 Mar 2008 I'm not quite finished it yet. I usuallly read alot of gemmell & feist along with loads of other fantasy/war books.
I love this book, can't wait to finish it & start the sequel. Just feels so real & it's wonderfully written. Good short chapters add to the pace of the book & the characters are so well constructed that they are instantly believable. It sucks you in, read it for 5 hours solid without noticing, had to take a break!!!
Honestly though, if you're looking for great, action packed read this is as good as anything out there at the moment!
