298 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007504077
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The new novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series The Saxon Tales, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.A fragile peace governs the kingdoms of Wessex, East Anglia, under the rule of the lat...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
dark 43%
funny 34%
emotional 19%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%Average rating
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Torture, War298 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007504077
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The new novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series The Saxon Tales, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.A fragile peace governs the kingdoms of Wessex, East Anglia, under the rule of the lat...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
dark 43%
funny 34%
emotional 19%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 32% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, War