The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell

336 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

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The enemy is massing on the borders, a united force for once.The king, a man of many victories, is in failing health, and his heir is an untested youth.Uthred, the king's champion, leads his country's forces to war, but his victory is soured by pe...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 62%
tense 51%
emotional 35%
informative 24%
challenging 19%
inspiring 15%
funny 14%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

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4.15

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