Priest-Kings of Gor by John Norman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Priest-Kings of Gor
Book Review: Into The Sardar
Summary: 4 Stars
Tarl Cabot, enraged at the Priest-Kings for destroying his city Ko-Ro-Ba (In Outlaw of Gor), finaly reaches the Sardar mountains. There he is introduced first hand to those powerful and terrible rulers of Gor. But while meeting them he finds himself in the middle of a brewing civil war between the Priest-Kings themselves. He befriends Misk, and along with other Priest-Kings and slaves is able to defeat the enemy Priest-Kings while restoring the honor of his city at the same time.
While not the best of Norman's early books, Priest-Kings of Gor is still head and shoulders above any book written after (Book #18) Blood Brothers of Gor. I liked the storyline and the haughty and tenacious Vika got my blood boiling! I both loved and hated her. Norman created great characters in this book.
I reccomend this book to new readers of the series. However, I suggest readers start from the beginning of the series so as to better understand what has occured to that point. Indeed, Outlaw of Gor (Book #2) is a direct prequel to Priest Kings.
If you like Sword & Planet styled Science-Fantasy you will not be disappointed in these early Gor books.
A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
Book Review: Priest-Kings of Gor
Summary: 3 Stars
This is the best writing Norman has done so far in the Gorean series.
I find the dwelling on female slavery tiring. Every female is to die for, everyone of them learns to just love being his slave.
This book had enough action to keep me interested. Hopefully he is growing as a writer as the series progresses.
Book Review: The Priest-Kings of Gor
Summary: 3 Stars
I thought the book was good as it provided additional information on Tarl Cabot's background and history, and about the Priest-Kings, but at times it went into a bit too much technical detail.
I enjoyed reading it as I want to follow the continuing adventures of Tarl on Gor. I liked the end as it sets up the story for then next novel, "The Nomads of Gor."
Book Review: The best one so far...
Summary: 4 Stars
Other than one chapter, this book was great. Very hard to put down. It's got everything a good sci-fi should have. The creation of the Priest-kings is Norman's best work. Incredible detail makes them believeable. The only chapter that went on too long was Tarl putting Vika in safe keeping (I think Chap 26) in the plastic cage. other than that chapter, the book was darn near perfect.
His writing is MUCH better than the first book. There's a lot going on in this book so you find yourself reading as fast as possible to see what happens. Take your time, read it slowly, and enjoy some of the best science fiction I've ever read.