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335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,303 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
dark 45%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 11%
reflective 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, Sexual violence
335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,303 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
dark 45%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 11%
reflective 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, Sexual violence