Saxon Tales The Last Kingdom, Book 1, (Paperback)

from JaneSteen

Where I got the book: audiobook on Audible. I decided I should listen to a Bernard Cornwell series as an attempt to gain a better understanding of the non-romantic, battle-based side of historical fiction. I knew I liked Cornwell as I'd randomly read a couple of his novels, and I picked this Saxo...

from kukulaj

My first Bernard Cornwell novel! I expected a jolly romp and got that and more! There is a bit of reflection on destiny etc. in the midst of all the bloodshed... and the bloodshed is all well situated in well motivated plot... I know it would be a great read and it was! Definitely a page turner!

from VoodooYeager

This book is amazing. If you are a fan of the historical battles between the Saxons and the Danes, this book is for you. Cornwell paints a stark picture of life during the time of the Viking invasions into Great Britain. Couple that with the life of one confused boy who is torn between his birthr...

from ilonita50

I received this book from Goodreads first-reads, thank you! The cover edition is dedicated to the TV series which I haven't seen yet, but it does work and the story seems more personal for me. This is my first book read by the author and I am glad that I like the story so much to give fully 5 sta...

from LynnMPK

I loved this book. I had watched the TV series, so I was familiar with the characters and setting already. I really enjoyed spending more time with these characters and am looking forward to spending time with some characters that have yet to be introduced. The writing is very straightforward, a...