The Burning Land
by Bernard Cornwell
Taste attributes: historicalwaradventuredramaunsavouryheavylinearbig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questunderdog triumphsdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeWeighty and wide-ranging: an emotional historical novel. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
In a clash of heroes, the kingdom is born.At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health; his heir, an untested youth. His enemy, the Danes, having failed to conquer Wessex, now see their chance for victory. Led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair, the Viking hordes attack.
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- Author
- Bernard Cornwell
- Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 352
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- Open Library
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