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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Uhtred, ondertussen zijn mid-life crisis al voorbij, komt oog in oog te staan met zijn sterkste rivaal tot nu toe. Ra, ra, overleeft hij het?
(Spoilers: ja, want er volgen nog 6 boeken)
Man, deze serie is perfect.
(Spoilers: ja, want er volgen nog 6 boeken)
Man, deze serie is perfect.
It's somewhere between 3 and 4 stars for me.
Obviously, I've read 7 books in the series now, I'm in it for the long haul but I was really desperate for some character development for good ol' Uhtred. The opening chapters didn't give me much hope, with his conflict with his first-born son but, by the end of the book, there was a glimmer that an old dog might indeed learn a new trick.
I enjoyed the battle scenes, of course, Bernard Cornwell knows his craft. A few times I had to squint to get my orientation right. I also found it a tiny bit farfetched that Uhtred would once again find himself leading, and directing, the nation's fate even though he is unwelcome in the land but it was entertaining nonetheless.
This book did a good job of setting up, what I hope will be, a book with some character development especially given our MC is getting long in the tooth. Looking forward to book 8.
Obviously, I've read 7 books in the series now, I'm in it for the long haul but I was really desperate for some character development for good ol' Uhtred. The opening chapters didn't give me much hope, with his conflict with his first-born son but, by the end of the book, there was a glimmer that an old dog might indeed learn a new trick.
I enjoyed the battle scenes, of course, Bernard Cornwell knows his craft. A few times I had to squint to get my orientation right. I also found it a tiny bit farfetched that Uhtred would once again find himself leading, and directing, the nation's fate even though he is unwelcome in the land but it was entertaining nonetheless.
This book did a good job of setting up, what I hope will be, a book with some character development especially given our MC is getting long in the tooth. Looking forward to book 8.
I'm a big Bernard Cornwell fan, particularly the Sharpe and Uhtred series. Uhtred is now in his 50's and Alfred in his grave. The Danes and Saxons are at an apparent peace whilst Uhtred is still railing again authority. When he kills a bishop accidentally Uhtred is driven out from his home and pulled into a plot that threatens the kingdom.
I was a little disappointed with this book compared to others. It feels a little tired. Uhtred is still arrogant, but has a tendency to repeat himself as does the author. I found myself flipping through pages to move one. What saved pagan Lord was the fight scene at the climax. It felt like Cornwell was enjoying himself the most at this stage. I suspect one more maybe two in the series and then Uhtred will be at rest...
I was a little disappointed with this book compared to others. It feels a little tired. Uhtred is still arrogant, but has a tendency to repeat himself as does the author. I found myself flipping through pages to move one. What saved pagan Lord was the fight scene at the climax. It felt like Cornwell was enjoying himself the most at this stage. I suspect one more maybe two in the series and then Uhtred will be at rest...
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This should really be called "The Snarly Lord" because Bernard Cornwell's favorite way to describe how Uhtred speaks is "snarled." Uhtred snarls a sentence approximately once per page.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes