You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Seemed like a transitional book for both the author and the main character. Uhtred can't seem to anticipate actions as well as he did in previous books and then there is a major cliff hanger so for me this wasn't one of the stronger books in the series.
6/10
6/10
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.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
3.5. There was a lot of back and forth and I know I am getting tired of the Christians being so hateful to a man that has again and again saved their lives and their land. Yes, I understand that this is fictional but to repeatedly condemn someone because they do not have the same beliefs as you is ridiculous. That Uhtred continually comes to their aid is hard for me to swallow as well.
The battle at the end was very well written. And Uhtred the younger earned his own reputation. Can't wait to get to the next book to see what has happened.
The battle at the end was very well written. And Uhtred the younger earned his own reputation. Can't wait to get to the next book to see what has happened.
Sent off to the UK to get it before it comes to the US. AmazonUK delivered - I read - Cornwell delivered.
He always does.
Though it's no fun watching a great warrior begin to show his age, Cornwell satisfies as he fills in Utred's character and deftly steers him away from his own quest so that he can champion the quests of his Lords and Ladies. Does he attain what he most wants? Can he defend Alfred's legacy - a new England? Well, read the thing - you won't know until the end.
It took me 3 days to finally turn the last page and I wish it was 3 times as long.
'The Pagan Lord' earns its place on your bookshelf.
He always does.
Though it's no fun watching a great warrior begin to show his age, Cornwell satisfies as he fills in Utred's character and deftly steers him away from his own quest so that he can champion the quests of his Lords and Ladies. Does he attain what he most wants? Can he defend Alfred's legacy - a new England? Well, read the thing - you won't know until the end.
It took me 3 days to finally turn the last page and I wish it was 3 times as long.
'The Pagan Lord' earns its place on your bookshelf.
As usual Cornwell does an excellent job of putting some meat on the very, very bare bones of what we know about an obscure medieval battle. One might take issue with what he puts on those bones, but he does make a good story out of it (as usual).