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Stormbringer Hardcover – January 1, 1996

by Michael Moorcock (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins Publishers
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1996
  5. ISBN-10
    0583113435
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0583113434
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Publishers (January 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0583113435
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0583113434
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.9 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Michael Moorcock

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Born in London in 1939, Michael Moorcock now lives in Texas. A prolific and award-winning writer with more than eighty works of fiction and non-fiction to his name, he is the creator of Elric, Jerry Cornelius and Colonel Pyat, amongst many other memorable characters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Elrik the wild
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2011
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I read this book when I was young and really enjoyed it. Though I had forgotten most of the storyline, it stayed as a fond memory. I bought it again and was most glad that I did. It reads as a novel in itself, lots of action, and lets the imagation see clearly the story as it unfolds. I am going to order the set of the Elrik novels because I liked it so much, lol, and I don't really even like to read books.
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Asai
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011
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I dunno how but I lost my original copy of this book, and have the previous 5 still. Amazingly even though it said "used" and was only a couple bucks, it was in BETTER condition than all the previous 5 that I still own, and I take good care of my books! I was very impressed with the quality, and glad to read through an old favorite again that I'd thought lost forever.
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Iggy
5.0 out of 5 stars E L R I C !!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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The Elric saga is what so many modern day fantasy Hollywood blockbusters are based on...this is the one and only original by Michael Moorcock with beautiful artwork by Michael Whelan (reminiscent of Frank Frazetta) if you are lucky enough to find one of the "pulp trash" paperbacks from days of yore.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark high fantasy at its best
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016
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The last in the original series of Elric of Melnibone. This is high fantasy at its darkest with one of the most original characters ever devised.
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khuddle
4.0 out of 5 stars Good ending
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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Not the best of the series. The first book, Elric of Melnibone, is a masterpiece, an easily the best of the 6 book Elric Series.
"Stormbringer" I would probably place second. It is huge in scope, and has Elric facing off against a huge assortment of
Chaos Lords introduced in the earlier books.

** SPOILER ALERT ** One thing that annoyed me about this book was I was REALLY looking forward to a showdown between
Elric and his patron deity, Arioch, and you never get it. Well, actually, you do get it, but it is a VERY quick skirmish, and Elric
doesn't actually get to kill Arioch, only banishes him to planes of Hell. Moorcock would have better been served by bringing Arioch
in towards the end of the story, like he does with a bunch of other Lord of Chaos, like Paray and Xiombarg.
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Thomas Mobley
5.0 out of 5 stars A delicious ending
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
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Mmmmmmmmmoorecock!
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Hal
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book. Full of adventure and surprises
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016
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Awesome book. Full of adventure and surprises.
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Uruloki
5.0 out of 5 stars Review: Stormbringer (Elric Saga) (Michael Moorcock)
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2004
Plot:
Elric, Crimson-Eyed Albino, Last Emperor of Melnibon?, Kinslayer (and many more unflattering titles), is still closely bound to his sword, Stormbringer. It being a product of Chaos, much like himself, makes it the perfect weapon against his former Masters.
In this book, the last of the Elric Saga, Elric will at long last learn his Fate. More yet, he will have to blow the Horn of Fate, thrice, before the World can be reborn. But of course, the Lords of Chaos aren't just going to let him destroy everything they own, everything they are.
It's an all out Battle against the Dukes of Hell themselves, and Elric is running out of Allies. The Sourcerer-Albino still has a few tricks up his sleeve, and the Horn of Fate is able to help him rouse the Dragons of Melnibon? from their slumber on the Dragon Isle.
But it will take more than the Mighty Melnibonean Dragons to overcome these forces of Chaos.

While his enemies are numerous and the most powerful forces in all of the Multiverse, Elric is aided by The Servants of Fate. And that is help one cannot overlook.

Of course, that's all I can say, I can't spoil the entire book for you, wouldn't be nice.

Characters:
Michael Moorcock's characters are somewhat unique. Elric most of all. He is in some ways a typical anti-hero, though so much more. The characters, and particularly Elric, are very well thought out, and as Moorcock would say "They're everything Tolkien's characters aren't".
Moonglum is in many ways (still) the exact opposite of Elric. Though they are both part of a greater being, and serve a common purpose, they are entirely different.

Dyvim Slorm again is completely different. Whereas Elric lacked certain Melnibon?an traits (among other things due his albinism), he is the perfect example of a True Melnibon?an. What that means, you will have see for yourself.

Still, you will have to read the book to get better acquainted with all the characters. Who knows, you might just like some of them .

Book's Cons:
The only downside to this book is that it is the last one in the Saga. After this there is nothing more for Elric. Once you read the Final Chapter you know that it's time to let go of what is in my opinion the most amazing character in the history of Fantasy! You might just shed a tear, though that's not really a bad thing.

Book's Pros:
The best part of the book is that despite its being Fantasy, very dark and gloomy Fantasy, you can still relate to it. Of course, you can't relate to going up against the Lords of Chaos, but Elric is a very emotional character in some ways, and that is something everyone can relate to.
I'm not going to lie to you, not many people will like this book. Fantasy is already a somewhat 'despised' genre among many, and Moorcock is possibly one of the more despised writers ever, but that alone is a great proof of his awesome talent.

If you like a very exciting book, of which you know the end will be sad; if you like Moorcock's Multiverse, his Champion Eternal, his struggle for the Balance; then you will love this book. If not, then you won't.

The best 'pro' however is this one: Elric can kick some serious ass with that bad ass sword of his! Go Stormbringer!

Other Comments:
To put in the word those silly kids nowadays use "OMFG IT PWNZ!11!!".
Erhm, I mean, yes, the book rocks.
In all seriousness, this is my favourite book in my favourite Saga by my favourite author. Before I read Moorcock's books I thought nothing could get better than The Lord of the Rings, boy, was I wrong.
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Padraig Mac Lochlainn
5.0 out of 5 stars You HAVE to read this!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2020
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I picked it up intending to read a few pages and couldn't put it down until I reached the end! A lot of punch packed into such a short volume.
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David North
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic of it's time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2013
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"Stormbringer" is Moorcock at his best. If you like graphic novels you'll love this too. The imagery is vivid, and the story tight. Moorcock's style when this was written will not appeal to some modern readers of fantasy, but if you like Howard's Conan, be prepared to switch loyalties.
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Peter Dalton
5.0 out of 5 stars Sword & sorcery at its best by a master of the genre
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2016
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Sword & sorcery at its best by a master of the genre. Moorcock brings a depth to fantasy that few other writers do. Fritz Leiber is perhaps the only comparable figure.
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NickB
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2016
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Excellent Service, Excellent Product.
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Kagenie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2016
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Perfect.
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