Terra em Chamas by Bernard Cornwell

Terra em Chamas

The Last Kingdom #5

Bernard Cornwell with Alves Calado (Translator)

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health; his heir, an untested youth. His enemy, the Danes, having failed to conquer Wessex, now see their chance for victory. Led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 64%
tense 56%
emotional 32%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 37%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.14

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