This omnibus is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who was fighting in Greece when he received a head injury that deprived him of his short term memory, but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with supernatural creatures, the gods and godesses. Latro meets the black man, another mercenary from a far land. Part one of a duology called "Latro In the Mist" (and now, with a third book, a trilogy) by Gene Wolfe. This omnibus is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who was fighting in Greece when he received a head injury that deprived him of his short term memory, but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with supernatural creatures, the gods and godesses. Noté /5. Free delivery on qualified orders. He starts to explore his world, and we discover that he is in classical Greece, and that not⦠Here is a better one: Inchoatus review. Selezione delle preferenze relative ai cookie. Gene Wolfe's Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete-- the novels that comprise the omnibus Latro in the Mist-- are the first two installments in an as-yet-incomplete fantasy epic set circa 500 BC. Latro in the Mist by Gene Wolfe (Orb/Tor, $17.95, 640 pages, trade paperback; published in January 2003.) Rent or buy Latro in the Mist - 9780765302946. Skip to main content.sg. All about Reviews: Latro in the Mist by Gene Wolfe. Soldier of the Mist is a Historical Fantasy novel by Gene Wolfe.A prologue claims the story is the translated version of an ancient scroll written (mostly) by a man called Latro, a Roman mercenary trapped in Ancient Greece after the defeat of Xerxes's Persian army at the Battle of Platea. Latro finds himself a pawn in a struggle between Demeter and Artemis, the terrifying moon goddess revered in Sparta. The reader is further grounded in the otherworldly past by the use of clever names used by Latro in his âtranslationsâ from Greek to Latin. Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete by author Gene Wolfe centers on the adventures of Latro through Ancient Greece. A distinguished compilation of two unforgettable fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete. The Book of the New Sun is an incredible sci-fi novel, and Latro in the Mist, and it's Egyptian sequel, are both very unique and quality novels. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion `Soldier of the Mist' is the diary of Latro, a soldier of ancient Rome (maybe) who suffered a head wound on the battlefield. SPEDIZIONE GRATUITA su ordini idonei. The time seems to be a short while after the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC with the Persian army in retreat after its loss. Although I read the two novels separately, you should look for the omnibus (ISBN 0-765-30294-2), for reasons I will go into later. The black man becomes his companion. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers I figured I'd review each half as a separate book and leave the combined duology in my "currently reading" list. Much later, I picked up a copy of The Soldier of Arete, however, it was at that time impossible to find the first book.Finally, I bought Latro in the Mist to have the (at the time) complete series only to almost immediately give it to a friend's daughter who had just messed up her ankle in a car crash. Zerothly: (Added) You know what? Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases. Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete: Wolfe, Gene: Amazon.sg: Books. Retrouvez Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. 30-second Sci-Fi Book Review #197 Latro in the Mist by Gene Wolfe BECOME A PATRON! With `Soldier of the Mist' Wolfe tells a story that would stop any other author in their tracks. http://30secondscifi.50th.st Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete: Wolfe, Gene: Amazon.com.mx: Libros Yeah I completely agree about Gene Wolfe; he's honestly one of the very best authors in Sci-fi / fantasy and he seems to be relatively unknown. Athens is Thought, and Sparta is Rope, a common misunderstanding at the time apparently. Compra Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete. A distinguished compilation of two unforgettable fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete. Amazon.in - Buy Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté book online at best prices in India on Amazon.in. But he meets someone else - a river-man/god . The two previous novels, combined in Latro in the Mist (Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete) are generally considered classics of contemporary fantasy. Compre o livro Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete na Amazon.com.br: confira as ofertas para livros em inglês e importados Zero and a halfly: (Update the Second) These books present parts of ⦠Buy Latro in the Mist by Wolfe, Gene online on Amazon.ae at best prices. Itâs a fantasy novel with gods and ghosts (which may not be real, see my discussion below.) This is a really awful review. Latro in the Mist is an omnibus of two books Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete (); a chunky page (with another 16 pages. But Latro in the Mist surprised me. In his foreword to Latro in the Mist, which pairs Gene Wolfeâs acclaimed historical fantasies Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete. Itâs a historical novel about real events set in Greece in 479 B.C., and populated with historic characters. Latro in the Mist is an omnibus of Gene Wolfe's two novels featuring the forgetful kouros Latro: Soldier of the Mist (ISBN 0-812-55815-4) from 1986 and Soldier of Arete (ISBN 0-812-51155-7) from 1989. (This is an omnibus of Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete.) I read The Soldier of the Mist (friend's copy) when it first came out. Every day when Latro awakens, he has a new case of amnesia. Read Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté book reviews & author details and more at Amazon.in. Latro now finds himself in Egypt, a land of singing girls, of spiteful and conniving deities. Latro is in the camp of the army of the great king (Xerxes I of Persia). So I've been trying to read Soldier of Sidon to see exactly what was so exciting about that it beat out my friend Cat's book for the World Fantasy Award, and as part of that I read the first two books in the series, in a compilation called "Latro in the Mist." Latro now finds himself in Egypt, a land of singing girls, of spiteful and conniving deities. These were a couple of very good⦠Latro in the Mist is a compilation of two novels, Soldier in the Mist and Soldier of Arete. Itâs the story of a Roman mercenary who is injured fighting for the king of Persia against the Greeks. AbeBooks.com: Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté (9780765302946) by Wolfe, Gene and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Latro in the Mist By Gene Wolfe. Try. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. This is a fat book (well, a fat book containing two thinner books) telling the story of a man who wakes up with a head injury after a battle, and finds he cant remember anything since his childhood. All Hello, Sign in. 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