The Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell

The Lords of the North

The Last Kingdom #3

Bernard Cornwell

319 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Returning to his northern home, Uhtred of Bebbanburg finds himself caught up in the takeover crusade of a self-proclaimed ruler of Northumbria, a situation that culminates in a midnight siege on a seemingly impregnable city.

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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 48%
tense 44%
emotional 29%
informative 24%
funny 16%
challenging 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 11%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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