The Empty Throne by Bernard Cornwell

352 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. The forces of Wessex and Mercia have united against the Danes, but instability...

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Community Reviews Summary of 793 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 40%
dark 37%
emotional 25%
funny 22%
challenging 15%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 29% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.26

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