1356 by Bernard Cornwell

448 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

The rascally Thomas of Hookton, aka Le Batard, and his band of not-so-merry mercenaries are bidden by the Earl of Northhampton to unearth the lost sword of Saint Peter in this recreation of the Battle of the Poitiers in 1356 wherein a severely out...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 50%
dark 42%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
inspiring 21%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.85

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