Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

335 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 51%
tense 48%
challenging 31%
informative 20%
emotional 17%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 37% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.14

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