Warcraft: World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde (World of Warcraft) | 
 enlarge | Author: Christie Golden
Publisher: Pocket Star
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 18327
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0743471385
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780743471381
Publication Date: December 26, 2006
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Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse that had plagued his people for generations, the orcs still wrestle with the sins of their bloody past. As the rampaging Horde, they waged a number of devastating wars against their perennial enemy -- the Alliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove the orcs to destroy everything in their path nearly consumed them as well.Long ago, on the idyllic world of Draenor, the noble orc clans lived in relative peace with their enigmatic neighbors, the draenei. But the nefarious agents of the Burning Legion had other plans for both of the unsuspecting races. The demon-lord Kil'jaeden set in motion a dark chain of events that would succeed not only in eradicating the draenei, but forging the orc clans into an single, unstoppable juggernaut of hatred and destruction.
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 Superb, author has improved much since Lord of the Clans February 1, 2007
Munly Leong (Tempe, AZ United States)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
I must admit I had my apprehensions given that I was slightly disappointed with Lord of the Clans. It was a much anticipated telling of the cancelled Warcraft Adventures which would have fleshed out the beginnings of Thrall, only there seemed to be not enough meat and what was there was predictable, even cliched storytelling.
Thanksfully this is not the case with Rise of the Horde. It is always a mark of a good writer who can make a story enthralling even when the audience very likely knows how it's going to do. You can't help but grieve, emphathise and feel dread for Durotan who has to slowly watch the Horde become perverted by "well intentioned" men as well as others like Ner'Zhul whom the Warcraft universe has not spent much time in portraying in a sympathetic light. Also a bonus is a thorough glimpse into the Dranei and their relationship with the Orcs prior to becoming the Horde and further insights into the Horde way of life beyond World of Warcraft's Horde side.
All in all this is a very strong novel which I was pleasantly surprised and a gripping read from beginning to end. For anyone reading this who thinks since they already know the story, you might wish to pass on this I can assure you that would be a mistake. You *might* know the story, but it was never told like this.
Makes me wish I'd resubscribe to WoW just for TBC to see what has happened to the Draenei!
Not what I expected... March 30, 2008
Debbie Kelsey (UT, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
... from a WoW novel. It was stunning, really. Okay, maybe that isn't the right word. But if you're a diehard fan of the games like me, you'll find yourself very attached to the storylines, especially if you're an Orc and/or Draenei fan. Some of the scenes near the end of the novel had me very emotional as you watch a genocide, one of a race and another of an ancient culture.
I suggest this to every single WoW player out there who wants to start reading the books.
I cuoldn't put this down! January 9, 2008
L. Tschetter (Minneapolis, MN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I could not put this book down!
The author does such a fantastic job in descriptions, details, excitement, and adventure. You really get the feel for each character and can feel their emotions. EXCELLENT read, especially if you love the Warcraft lore!
A good read May 17, 2008
Christopher J. Snider (PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a wonderful book, I really enjoyed the background it gives, it helps to flesh out the story a little better, and gives you more insight into the Orcs, and the Draenei. Well worth purchasing.
Absolutly a must buy! August 14, 2008
Michael B. Whisenhunt (Sauk Village, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you read the book before this and enjoyed it even a little bit, you will love this book! Great read!
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