The stories of Conan have always been hit or miss with me and I have found this collection to be more misses than hits.
Robert Howard's stories when they are good get my blood pumping and creates a world that is different and yet somehow close at hand.
When they are not, it is work to get to the end. I had to drop this book and pick up another book often, before eventually returning to Conan, determined to finish.
The story at the beginning was of a longer format than usual. The plot itself was interesting, but I found a longer story made it more difficult to keep the blood pumping and I am now convinced that Conan is at its best in quick-paced short bursts.
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