Easily Readable with a certain element of "un-put-down-ability"

A well known and well loved piece of fantasy fiction, that does not challenge or push any boundaries but is entertaining all the same.

In a sentence the book could be described as - a take on the "Helms Deep" scenario from The Lord of The Rings. Mass hordes of enemy soldiers put our heroes under siege in a mountain fortress that has for years been the stronghold of our heroes in times of trouble.

To this scene enter Druss a ageing but fabled warrior whos name sends fear running through enemys and courage through the veins of his allies.
A large part of the storyline hinges on the ability of the aging and weary Druss. Will he be strong enough to last through this most vital campaign of his long lide?

If you are looking for an inventive and progressive fantasy novel this might not be for you, however for an enjoyable and easy read it may just be unparallelled in the genre.