Il cuore di Derfel

4.5/5 StarsEnemy of God, the second book in 'The Warlord Chronicles' trilogy by Bernard Cornwell, and the series so far, has truly been serendipity for me. As I mentioned in my previous review, I’ve never bothered to start Cornwell’s work, it brings me joy when someone, a friend (even better again wh Leggi tutto

Religion The second book of the Warlord Chronicles, Enemy of God takes this epic Arthurian story up another notch. The political manoeuvrings, personal quests, mix of diverse personalities, and the unpredictable relationships between male and female characters, makes for captivating reading. The compe Leggi tutto

Book 1: 3* Book 2: 3.5*'s This darker and less romanticized view of Camelot picked up speed in book two. I've grown to enjoy more and more this version of the characters and especially the view of Lancelot and Guinevere who definitely don't come out smelling like roses. The clash between the Britons an Leggi tutto

The second novel in Bernard Cornwell's "historical fiction" series about the Arthurian legend continues. While it was just as entertaining as the first novel, I had to deduct a point. Why? Arthur is an absolute idiot. Consistently making the wrong choices, supporting the wrong people, and honoring t Leggi tutto

Bernard Cornwell does not disappoint and once again I enjoyed his book immensely. The way he connects myth and fiction in this book is astonishing. I applaud his singular storytelling skills and I cannot wait for next (and unfortunately final) book in this series!

Just placed my expanded review of this wonderful nook onto BookNest.eu. http://booknest.eu/component/k2/william/1594-enemy-of-god-the-warlord-chronicles-2-by-bernard-cornwell “So many dead. Their footsteps will not stir a rush on the floor nor frighten the mice that live in the monastery’s thatched Leggi tutto

Review in Portuguese from Desbravando Livros : Uma obra-prima da literatura estrangeira! Um dos melhores livros já lidos na minha vida! Uma obra sem comparação! Esse é o único jeito possível de começar a resenhar esse livro magnífico de Bernard Cornwell. Com uma narrativa absurdamente leal aos fatos d Leggi tutto

Back-2-back with a series which Ive not done in eons! We pick up directly from the end of the prior book, the aftermath of the battle of Lugg Vale. Derfel is again front & centre retelling his story as an old monk. Merlin is at the centre of the politics, others think they control the kingdom but in Leggi tutto

8/10 A slight improvement on the previous novel but definitely a feel of a second book in a trilogy. I enjoyed the first book but it took some time to get into and there were a hell of a lot of names to take on board (only for the majority of them to die or no longer be involved after 50 pages). This Leggi tutto

Number two in the Warlord series. This is the warts and all story of Arthur, Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and the rest of the round table knights. There is nothing cosy and romantic about this tale. Lancelot is a narcissistic pig. Guinevere has delusions of grandeur and Arthur wants nothing more than to be Leggi tutto