Has anybody read Lords of the North

[Archaea]

by Bernard Cornwell?

I listened to the cds driving from Reno to Vegas. A fantastic story.

It's about eighth century Britain and Danes. I recommend it highly. Apparently, it's the third in a series.

It starts off with a warrior having left a King Alfred of Wessex, heading to his home in North Cumberland, traces his fortune and misfortune in meeting Danes, battles, enslavement and various losses and victory. It is really a fun diversion.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Archaea

by Bernard Cornwell?

I listened to the cds driving from Reno to Vegas. A fantastic story.

It's about eighth century Britain and Danes. I recommend it highly. Apparently, it's the third in a series.

It starts off with a warrior having left a King Alfred of Wessex, heading to his home in North Cumberland, traces his fortune and misfortune in meeting Danes, battles, enslavement and various losses and victory. It is really a fun diversion.

I've read two of his King Arthur series, The Warlord Chronicles. My wife read this one and many others of his. She's a much bigger fan than I am of Cornwall. I think he's okay.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

I've read two of his King Arthur series, The Warlord Chronicles. My wife read this one and many others of his. She's a much bigger fan than I am of Cornwall. I think he's okay.

Perhaps I was just in the mood, as it was fun to see ancient insults, women fighting and men ripping each other's hearts out.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Perhaps I was just in the mood, as it was fun to see ancient insults, women fighting and men ripping each other's hearts out.

Well, it's pulp fiction. He does it very well. It's just a matter of taste, really. In the two novels I read the main character was kind of a saint, he never really evinced a dark side or weakness. The Arthur figure was more interesting. I like dark, complex characters. I respect what he did depictig Arthur as a dark age warlord and stripping out the Christian gloss. But I do believe the historical Arthur was a Christian not a pagan, as he depicted.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Well, it's pulp fiction. He does it very well. It's just a matter of taste, really. In the two novels I read the main character was kind of a saint, he never really evinced a dark side or weakness. The Arthur figure was more interesting. I like dark, complex characters. I respect what he did depictig Arthur as a dark age warlord and stripping out the Christian gloss. But I do believe the historical Arthur was a Christian not a pagan, as he depicted.

Utrid, definitely had a darkside.

When the woman he wishes to marry is considered married by proxy, he asks the priest if she's married, and the saint insists that she is, he kills the priest in front of priests and lords alike until he finds a priest who confesses she is not married.

None of the characters are flat, but instead engaging. It's a believable tale of how the characters may have interacted from time to time during the eighth century.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Utrid, definitely had a darkside.

When the woman he wishes to marry is considered married by proxy, he asks the priest if she's married, and the saint insists that she is, he kills the priest in front of priests and lords alike until he finds a priest who confesses she is not married.

None of the characters are flat, but instead engaging. It's a believable tale of how the characters may have interacted from time to time during the eighth century.

My wife has said the same thing about this book. You've convinced me to read it. She says his characterizations are stronger in later works.