The Flame Bearer by Bernard Cornwell

The Flame Bearer

The Last Kingdom #10

Bernard Cornwell

284 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. Northumbria's Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Mercia's Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have agreed a truce. And so England's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, at last has the chance to take back the home his trait...

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Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 50%
dark 33%
emotional 29%
funny 29%
challenging 18%
informative 16%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 23% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.26

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