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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Not what I had come to expect from a Bernard Cornwell
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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:
No
Fate is inexorable. So, as with all the books in the Saxon Stories, this one got me hooked on the first 10 pages. After some quick research to remember how the last book had ended, I was able to fully get into the newest installment of Uthred's saga and couldn't put it down until I finished it. Great battles (Shield Wall!), cunning deceptions and twists of luck told in Cornwell's delicious writing style make this a fine step in Uthred's long way to the North. The only problem is that it ended too soon!
4 Stars ✨
“The art of war,” I told him, “is to make the enemy do your bidding.”
Another fantastic installment to the Saxon Stories! Loved the last battle- on pins and needles with the ending though, Cornwell always leaves me wanting more! He does such an amazing job of writing the character Uthred he’s portrayed so well at this point, I feel as if I was there and know him well. Such a great series!
“The art of war,” I told him, “is to make the enemy do your bidding.”
Another fantastic installment to the Saxon Stories! Loved the last battle- on pins and needles with the ending though, Cornwell always leaves me wanting more! He does such an amazing job of writing the character Uthred he’s portrayed so well at this point, I feel as if I was there and know him well. Such a great series!
I've been unwell and haven't been reviewing this year. I'm uploading all my reads now and maybe someday I'll write a proper review here.
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
medium-paced