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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Another good instalment in the series. Started a little different, but this is probably just me.
A number of years have passed since Death of Kings and Uthred is getting older. Peace is in the land, and that is not good for a Warlord.
While there is a little frustration with some elements of the story, it ends on a massive high. Really interested in where this going.
If you have not read any of the previous books - then don't start here - start from the beginning, you wont regret it.
A number of years have passed since Death of Kings and Uthred is getting older. Peace is in the land, and that is not good for a Warlord.
While there is a little frustration with some elements of the story, it ends on a massive high. Really interested in where this going.
If you have not read any of the previous books - then don't start here - start from the beginning, you wont regret it.
The action starts very quickly in this book. In the very first chapter, Uhtred has managed to disown his son, murder an abbot (accidentally, of course), kick in the teeth of an old acquaintance, had his become an outlaw, and had his hall burned. Naturally, this is business as usual for Uhtred. I immediately got a kick out of his new name for the son formerly known as Uhtred, now known as Father Judas. In family tradition, his younger son Osbert is now known as Uhtred.
His nasty habit of burning bridges is now catching up to him. With the men remaining loyal to him, he heads north and hatches an impossible and risky plan to retake his ancestral home. However, he's outmanned but still manages to exact some revenge, which I was cheering for.
Uhtred remains the only man who manages to see the bigger picture, and while he's getting older and a little wiser, he's still headstrong and manages to leave a trail of offended people in his wake, which doesn't help to win him allies. As usual, he only earns respect from the Saxons in charge when the situation is desperate and they need his help.
There were so many plot twists that I never saw coming in this story. The action started right away, and picked up throughout the story, keeping me turning pages late into the night. I love watching Uhtred's star rising and falling, and knowing that he's far too stubborn to give up, and far too distinguished in battle to fully lose the respect of common men and fellow warriors, no matter what he does as a pagan. Uhtred's wry sense of humor comes through clearly in this book, and I enjoyed the story thoroughly. It ends on a cliffhanger, and I strongly suggest that if you read this one, you have the next book close at hand, because you'll want to pick it up immediately. Trust me.
His nasty habit of burning bridges is now catching up to him. With the men remaining loyal to him, he heads north and hatches an impossible and risky plan to retake his ancestral home. However, he's outmanned but still manages to exact some revenge, which I was cheering for.
Uhtred remains the only man who manages to see the bigger picture, and while he's getting older and a little wiser, he's still headstrong and manages to leave a trail of offended people in his wake, which doesn't help to win him allies. As usual, he only earns respect from the Saxons in charge when the situation is desperate and they need his help.
There were so many plot twists that I never saw coming in this story. The action started right away, and picked up throughout the story, keeping me turning pages late into the night. I love watching Uhtred's star rising and falling, and knowing that he's far too stubborn to give up, and far too distinguished in battle to fully lose the respect of common men and fellow warriors, no matter what he does as a pagan. Uhtred's wry sense of humor comes through clearly in this book, and I enjoyed the story thoroughly. It ends on a cliffhanger, and I strongly suggest that if you read this one, you have the next book close at hand, because you'll want to pick it up immediately. Trust me.
This is where I started to feel like this series was becoming formula writing. Same plot, some conflict. I started to wonder if I actually like the book or if I was reading out of loyalty alone. This book was still good, but I would say it's the last quality book in the series.
Another solid book in the series. Although it basically follows the same pattern as the previous books, it's always nice to return to Uhtred's world.
I think this one is my favorite in the whole series (so far!)!
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly this is the best in the series, and I feel I say that every book. Uhtred is old, and a little bitter to begin with. You see him realise he is old. You see young Uhtred come into his own, Ethelflead is an amazing character, and so much more depth than in the series.
Honestly I love this series and how the characters come to life. Uhtred is showing more and more depth as the stories go on. I can't wait to start the next one.
Honestly I love this series and how the characters come to life. Uhtred is showing more and more depth as the stories go on. I can't wait to start the next one.
Cornwell sin sorpresas. Se lee, se disfruta y se olvida. No creo que quepa clasificarlo como Novela Histórica sino dentro de un género mejor aunque hoy menos apreciado: es sobre todo una novela de aventuras. El enfrentamiento entre anglosajónes y daneses es aquí pura tramoya para que Uthred cabalgue, navegue, queme y luche. Lo de siempre. Con virtudes, energía y alegría a raudales y vicios, principalmente su anacronismo y el ocasionalmente irritante anticristianismo del autor. Me da la impresión de que la saga está ya agotada pero que al pobre Uthred, ya cincuentón, le van a tener cabalgando sin llegar a Bebbanburg al menos por dos libros más, ya publicados. Y yo me los leeré en próximos veranos, los disfrutaré como quien disfruta un granizado y los olvidaré prontamente. como se olvida un helado de verano.
Great as ever. Don't know who Uthred of Bebbanburg is?
Still remember how the series began: "My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred. "
Still remember how the series began: "My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred. "
I really liked this book about a Saxon manwho recaptures his home in Britain from the Danes. very gritty without being gross.
adventurous
informative
medium-paced