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lovetlr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, War, Violence, and Drug abuse
horsinabound's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ias1969's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
celtic67's review against another edition
4.0
I know Dan as a historian through his non-fiction books and documentaries, but this is his first foray into historical fiction. And what a debut it is. The writing and storyline are top notch and the language used is authentic to the times; which is not always the case with some historical fiction.
Dan Jones' debut novel is an impressive work of historical fiction set in the Hundred Years' War and, more particularly, during the Crecy Campaign. It bears all the hallmarks of the meticulous historical research we have come to expect from this author.
It is clear from the off we're in for a no holds barred and gritty novel that depicts the brutality of warfare in the period that it is set. The invasion of France by Edward 111 and his son the Black Prince in the furtherance of their claim to the French throne. They claim Phillipe the French King is an imposter and Edward is the rightful King. The narrative is well written and you can almost hear the clash of swords, the screams of horses and the groans of dying men as the two armies clash. In amongst this are the Essex Dogs and though they fight on the English their first allegiance is to each other. A band of brothers for the fourteenth century. A great addition to the field of Historical Fiction. Recommended.
Dan Jones' debut novel is an impressive work of historical fiction set in the Hundred Years' War and, more particularly, during the Crecy Campaign. It bears all the hallmarks of the meticulous historical research we have come to expect from this author.
It is clear from the off we're in for a no holds barred and gritty novel that depicts the brutality of warfare in the period that it is set. The invasion of France by Edward 111 and his son the Black Prince in the furtherance of their claim to the French throne. They claim Phillipe the French King is an imposter and Edward is the rightful King. The narrative is well written and you can almost hear the clash of swords, the screams of horses and the groans of dying men as the two armies clash. In amongst this are the Essex Dogs and though they fight on the English their first allegiance is to each other. A band of brothers for the fourteenth century. A great addition to the field of Historical Fiction. Recommended.
vortimer's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced, brutal and compelling, reminiscent of an older Bernard Cornwell before they became a bit samey.
The characters are well drawn, with Loveday making a sympathetic lead, while The Earl of Northampton is a gloriously profane monster, stealing every scene in which he appears.
I did find the drug addiction subplot pulling me out of the story. Not knowing anything about narcotics in the middle ages, It seemed anachronistic - interested to learn more.
The characters are well drawn, with Loveday making a sympathetic lead, while The Earl of Northampton is a gloriously profane monster, stealing every scene in which he appears.
I did find the drug addiction subplot pulling me out of the story. Not knowing anything about narcotics in the middle ages, It seemed anachronistic - interested to learn more.
mysteriesandhistories's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Second time around and still as brilliant. Iām slightly in love with Northampton š
katkelley's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0