
Warriors of the Storm
The Last Kingdom Series, Book 9
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Narrateur(s):
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Matt Bates
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Auteur(s):
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Bernard Cornwell
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The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.
A hero will be forged from this broken land.As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.
A fragile peace is about to be broken…
King Alfred’s son Edward and formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms’ greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Æthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred’s own daughter married to Ivarson’s brother, who can be trusted?
In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior’s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.
©2015 Bernard Cornwell (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedAwesome story
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Brilliant- best yet.
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Best Book Yet!!
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Bernard Cornwell is by far the best historical fiction writer ever. And this volume of this epic saga is just another proof of that.
Perfect as usual
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Cornwell's novels follow a predictable template. Usually he adds interesting facts such as referencing historical fiction. In this book, however, he underplays events that could have made the reading more enjoyable. I had the feeling I was reading through a writer's block. Brain fuzz.
In summary, Uhtred and his band of ultra-loyal henchmen face insurmountable odds, he is forced to make a series of 'difficult' (predictable) decisions based on actions by his antagonists. Concurrently, Uhtred, in all ways obvious, creates a rift with his followers, (3rd level NPCs) and those he loves/loved. With much 'suspension of our disbelief' unrealistic luck prevails. wrinkles are ironed out. Uhtred is lightly beat up and to the simple minded characters he is once again praised as an unwitting hero. Gag
Cornwell, you need more substance, more main dish, not a weak conglomeration of side items.
In reflection, I have found Cornwell loses his mojo mid-series and is hit and miss by the end.
In addition, my opinion if the narrator is neutral. I do miss Keeble's voice acting. The current narrator is to unemotional. Except sometimes he yells into the mic after voicing the text quietly. Dramatic effect? No - annoying to be blunt.
Will I carry on with the series?
Possibly, because I watched the Netflix series and I am ammused how much the screenwriters have diverted from the Novels.
Predictable as usual
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