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Violence
A lot
Significant violence as the legendary assassin uses his skills in battle; characteristic of the Gemmell heroic fantasy
Language
Barely any
Minimal language in the Gemmell tradition
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic references
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of redemption, the weight of a life spent in violence, and the possibility of choosing good
What this book is about
David Gemmell's classic heroic fantasy features his signature redemption arc for a deadly warrior. Violence is significant and characteristic of the Gemmell style. Adult heroic fantasy.
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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Assassin violence
Heroic fantasy action
Redemption theme
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