335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007331789
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
dark 45%
challenging 28%
informative 22%
emotional 20%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007331789
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
dark 45%
challenging 28%
informative 22%
emotional 20%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.