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The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
5.0
A masterpiece. Cornwell is such a methodical and precise writer, his prose was truly stunning. I love his interpretation of Arthur, viewed through the lens of Derfel. I love seeing characters I know be done in a more realistic and some times villainous way, and I grew to love Derfel and his relationships with Nimue, Gawaub, Cwyen and even Guiniviere.
The battles in the book were spectactular and detailed, the book also highlighting both the darkness and the light of saxon era Britain and the tenuous relationships kings had with each other. It was interesting seeing allies become enemies and vice versa as the story progressed.
I can't wait to dive in to book 2 and 3 and I hope they are just as well done.
The battles in the book were spectactular and detailed, the book also highlighting both the darkness and the light of saxon era Britain and the tenuous relationships kings had with each other. It was interesting seeing allies become enemies and vice versa as the story progressed.
I can't wait to dive in to book 2 and 3 and I hope they are just as well done.