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335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
dark 45%
informative 24%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 47%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 43% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, Sexual violence
335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
dark 45%
informative 24%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 47%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 43% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, Sexual violence