Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur by Bernard Cornwell

Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur

The Warlord Chronicles #3

Bernard Cornwell

448 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

In The Winter King and Enemy of God Bernard Cornwell demonstrated his astonishing ability to make the oft-told legend of King Arthur fresh and new for our time. Now, in this riveting final volume of The Warlord Chronicles, Cornwell tells the unfor...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 72%
emotional 44%
sad 36%
tense 36%
reflective 20%
mysterious 12%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 12%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

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4.39

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