The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom #1

Bernard Cornwell with Jonathan Keeble (Narrator)

13 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Description

This is the exciting - yet little known - story of the making of England in the ninth and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England's four kingdom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,004 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 29%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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