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Another great read in Bernard Cornwell's Saxin series.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
I'm still impressed with Cornwell's ability to depict battle and weave his fictional character, Uhtred, into historical events that occurred between 876 and 889 A.D. in Wessex and Mercia.
I'm not sure what historical works he consulted while writing this series, but his imagination of phalanx-styled warfare is spot on. Perhaps he read Victor Davis Hanson's The Western Way of War or his edited collection Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience to construct his realist depiction of early middle ages battle.
I'm not sure what historical works he consulted while writing this series, but his imagination of phalanx-styled warfare is spot on. Perhaps he read Victor Davis Hanson's The Western Way of War or his edited collection Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience to construct his realist depiction of early middle ages battle.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is the first one in the series that focuses more on Uhtred's journey rather than the plot. I loved it. Uhtred is still young and proud but for the first time he acknowledges his limitations and understands fear. It was a nice change from the first two books where Uhtred constantl saved saved the day.
This is the part of the series where I admit that I'm completely into it, and in fact had to rush to another library before coming to work to get the next installment. The plot of this one was incredible, great twists and action. The characters are a lot of fun, including the women characters. There is humor, intrique, revenge. And it has the best castle battle scene I've ever read. Fantastic fun read!
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Este audio-livro consta de 10 cd's e a versão que tenho é lida por Richard Armitage.
É a história de um homem - Uthred - a da sua vingança contra os senhores que lhe assassinaram a família e lhe usurparam o território.
Achei a história empolgante e envolvente, se o tivesse lido em papel de certeza que não o teria pousado. Os audio livros têm a (enorme) vantagem de poderem ser ouvidos no carro e devo dizer que com este a hora de ponta se tornou bastante mais suportável. Ao ponto de desejar que houvesse só mais um bocadinho de trânsito para poder acabar de ouvir o capítulo :)
Admito que quis ouvir este livro por ser lido por Richard Armitage, mas confesso que me senti tão envolvida na história que a determinada altura deixei de pensar nisso.
De qualquer das formas, Armitage não se limita a ler o texto: interpreta-o. Cada personagem tem uma voz, um timbre, um sotaque, uma vibração diferente (e são MUITAS personagens) de tal forma que tinha de me relembrar constantemente que era só uma pessoa que estava a ouvir.
É a história de um homem - Uthred - a da sua vingança contra os senhores que lhe assassinaram a família e lhe usurparam o território.
Achei a história empolgante e envolvente, se o tivesse lido em papel de certeza que não o teria pousado. Os audio livros têm a (enorme) vantagem de poderem ser ouvidos no carro e devo dizer que com este a hora de ponta se tornou bastante mais suportável. Ao ponto de desejar que houvesse só mais um bocadinho de trânsito para poder acabar de ouvir o capítulo :)
Admito que quis ouvir este livro por ser lido por Richard Armitage, mas confesso que me senti tão envolvida na história que a determinada altura deixei de pensar nisso.
De qualquer das formas, Armitage não se limita a ler o texto: interpreta-o. Cada personagem tem uma voz, um timbre, um sotaque, uma vibração diferente (e são MUITAS personagens) de tal forma que tinha de me relembrar constantemente que era só uma pessoa que estava a ouvir.
3.5 stars
I'm enjoying reading about Uhtred's (fictional) life even though I don't always necessarily like him as a person. That said, Uhtred does seem to be showing the beginnings of some much needed maturity. There are still times however when I have to shake my head at the ease with which schoolyard taunts can reduce grown men into behaving like impulsive toddlers. The characters still dont feel as fully realized as they could be but the pacing is solid and the action sequences are suspenseful. I am deducting half a star though for a certain event at Dunholm that felt like more of an easy cheat than anything else.
I'm enjoying reading about Uhtred's (fictional) life even though I don't always necessarily like him as a person. That said, Uhtred does seem to be showing the beginnings of some much needed maturity. There are still times however when I have to shake my head at the ease with which schoolyard taunts can reduce grown men into behaving like impulsive toddlers. The characters still dont feel as fully realized as they could be but the pacing is solid and the action sequences are suspenseful. I am deducting half a star though for a certain event at Dunholm that felt like more of an easy cheat than anything else.
adventurous
medium-paced