The Chieftain (Telnarian Histories Book 1)

Disappointed compared to earlier Gorean novels

Loved it like the Gor series

This is hard to read at all - the narrative jumps around in time and place a LOT, more so at the beginning. Then the viewpoint shifts to that of someone else entirely. There are a lot of elements in common with the Gorean novels, though we are spared the repeated several-pages-long monologs common in that series. Its not a bad story, but its not really good enough to make one in much of a hurry to get the next book in the series.

I am one of the few fans of John Norman, apparently, who actually like the Telnarian histories. I recommend this tightly written and fast-paced space adventure story.

I love these books by Norman. There is plenty of his characteristically sexual themes of warriors and conquered women and it is good to see them off Gor. Norman rarely disappoints and your collection won't be complete without the Telnarian histories. There's a new fourth book in the series out too.

Book gifted from the author in exchange for an honest review.Cover :- 3 starsSex/steaminess :- 2 starsStory line :- 3 starsCharacters :- 3 starsOverall rating :- 2.75 starsPersonal rating :- 3 starsBook Pairing:- M/F when Romance or sex was presentDid it give me a book hangover :- NoIs this a review book or personal read :- Review ReadWhy I chose this book?I was asked to Review this titleWhat I liked about this book.* The story had potentialWhat I didn't like about this book.* Some parts of the book seemed to drag and some of the dialogue was boring.* I didn't get on with certain themes of the book.Would I read more from this author?I'll give Him another shotWould I recommend this book?Not really.

1. I'm not coninced this story was written by John Norman. The writing style between this series and the Gor series are radicaly different. Not even close to the same.2. The Chieftan is so slow I have to force myself to stay focused on it.

nobad book some parts are a little long winded

I have read most of John Normans books, and enjoyed them so I probably had higher expectations for this book than it really deserved.Vol 1 says it all, this book is a scene setter, with a simple story and reminded me clearly of the early Conan the Barbarian series. The hero is an unknown barbarian who interacts with a despotic Empire but really achieves very little.Yes I will read volume two.

Took a while for John Norman to tell the tale and then things see,med to happen quickly with bits missed out as the hero jumped ahead in time. Please don't dilly dally with the story John -get on with it and leave out some of the background stuff that really does not add to the story.

John Norman books are part of my ever growing collection and I really find the reading great and it paints a picture of what its about

The item was as described and arrived in the allotted time spot

Couldn't put it down (as usual)