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The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell
4.0

Oh, oh, oh - picked this up on Friday, finished on Monday.

I read the first six books all in one go, and have been waiting for this one. The problem with binge reading is I tend to miss the details, and don't pay much attention to the author's narrative skill. Having to wait for this one, and then spreading it out over a few days raised my faith in Bernard Cornwell. Yes, he writes battle scenes that are stellar, but he's also got a firm grip on characterization, plotting, and historicity.

Don't start with this, but if it's next in line for you, do read it. Uhtred, his progeny, lovers, comrades, enemies, and all the rest make their appearances, the intrigue is better than ever, the jokes are funny, the battles are thrilling and messy, and it's a fine continuation of the romp that is the making of England.