Dragonslayer (Gotrek & Felix)

by William King

Book Overview

Gotrek, the dwarf Trollslayer, and his companion, Felix Jaeger, the disinherited son of a wealthy aristocrat, journey back aboard the arcane dwarf airship to search for a long-lost treasure and its... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841541222
• ISBN13: 9781841541228
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Games Workshop
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Gotrek and Felix, Book Four

Slayer Gotrek Gurnisson is a dwarf on a death quest. He roams the land searching for the mightiest of evils to fight and slay until he is finally rewarded with a glorious death that will long be remembered and talked about for generations to come. Felix Jaegor is sworn to accompany the Slayer, however long it takes, even though it could end in his own death. Should he survive, it will be Felix's job to record and report the heroic dwarf's many battles, as well as how Gotrek fell in combat. This time they are after the mighty dragon Skjalandir, a ferocious beast that has awaken after a couple centuries of sleep. But Skjalandir is not the only problem lately. The forces of Darkness are coming in the form of an orcish invasion that may rival the Chaos Incursion two centuries prior. Grey Seer Thanquol, one of the Skaven, along with Lurk, his mutated henchman, wants revenge against the dwarf and human. Lastly, the infamous orc leader, Ugrek Manflayer, is en route. It all adds up for one heck of a climatic ending, typical of the Felix and Gotrek pairing. **** The dragon did not show up in this story nearly as much as I expected. However, there are several battles and tactical plans to keep readers entertained. The love triangle between Ulrika, Felix, and Max continues as a sub-plot, not to mention the Thanquol sub-plot. Readers will not find anything new in the love triangle, but there is a bit of change in the parts concerning Thanquol and Lurk. In an interesting twist, readers will find out what is so special about the sword Felix has been carrying. The scenes jump around often, but in my opinion, not too much so as to become a problem or confusing. The background of some of the main characters are filled out some so I actually feel as though I understand them a bit more, as well as how they think. This shows great talent on the author's part. A great addition to the Gotrek & Felix series! **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Another enjoyable entry in this winner of a series

While not as intense as its predecessor in the series, this fourth entry in the Felix and Gotrek saga (after Trollslayer, Skavenslayer and Daemonslayer) is every bit as fun.This book follows the fearless pair and their comrades back from the horrors of the Chaos Wastes and on to a hidden mountain citadel of the dwarves. As usual, along the way there's plenty of axe hewing action and bloodspattered goodness.The dragon of the title of course shows up, as well as a nice little horde of orcs you know you can rely on to show our heroes some special hospitality.Not an absolutely essential entry in this series, but a very welcome addition for people like me who just can't get enough of this pair. For people just beginning this series, I'd probably recommend Daemonslayer first.

Dragonslayer

After racing through the first books in the series, it just gets better. Immensely enjoyabe read if you are into fantasy, AD & D or sword and sorcery. Fairly light and fast moving, good humour and interesting characters (when axe is not hewing into skaven flesh). Many orcs died, and Grotek did not think it too many.I like this series because William Kings writing style delivers fast and furious action while finding time to create interest in the fate of our doom seeking heroes. My idea of dwarves being stubborn, intractable, built like mountains and almost single minded in purpose fits in nicely with one of the main characters, Grotek.If you enjoy Shillatoe, Dave Duncan, Weiss/Hickman, Gemmell and so forth, but wanted a bit more action (ok, and a little less depth of character) then have some fun with this series.

Great fantasy storyline.

Unlike most game based series this is a great book. The whole series in fact makes me want to play the game it's based on. The characters are interesting with unique and interesting villians from all over the "Warhammer" world.

Felix and Gotrek continue on...

This wonderful series shows no signs of stopping. Bill King has taken two wonderful characters and given them a great more life than the premise might initially offer. The ex-noble and his staunch Dwarven companion continue to chop their way through their foes. Don't start here though! Go back to the first in the series and start there.