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352 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008139476
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred the Great, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England’s four kingdoms.The story is seen th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,070 reviews
Moods
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 28%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Rape, Cursing, Death of parentMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Blood
352 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008139476
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred the Great, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England’s four kingdoms.The story is seen th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,070 reviews
Moods
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 28%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Rape, Cursing, Death of parentMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Blood