Sword Song (The Saxon Chronicles, Book 4)
by Bernard Cornwell
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Book Reviews of Sword Song (The Saxon Chronicles, Book 4)
Book Review: #4 not as good as earlier volumes
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked up the initial three books in the Saxon series. I had to read the 4th. It was good but not as engaging as the previous. I am starting to wonder about Uhtred and where the author is taking him. Because it is told in first person, in his old age, it takes out some of the suspense: you know he's going to win every battle and experience some amazing saving event that will put him in favor with Alfred, despite their mutual dislike for one another.
It is a must read for those that have read the first three volumes. It was just not as compelling as the others.
Book Review: The series is beginning to get irritating
Summary: 2 Stars
I read all of the previous books in this series. I enjoyed the first one, the second one less and so on. As an optimist, I had hopes for this one.
I am used to the formulas in this genre (e.g. all prophecies are true) but not when they are overdone as they are in this series. Of course all of the villains are disreputable with no redeeming qualities.
The main character is a bit of a dim bulb. The difficulty is that he does not appear to learn as he ages from book to book.
Book Review: The Fourth Book in the series is another winner!
Summary: 5 Stars
Should you buy the book? Will you like the book?
If you've read the first three, it's a no-brainer because Bernard Cornwell delivers in Sword Song another entertaining, historically oriented adventure story. You know you're going to like it.
My wife, not a reader of this genre, picked up the book as soon as I finished it and she loved it. She commented on how much she enjoyed Mr. Cornwell's writing style, the way he told the story and how he grabbed her from the first page.
Book Review: Bravo!
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again Cornwell proves he's the best of the historial fiction writers living today!
He really brings to life the times, the places, and most of all the people.
It's funny that the main characters aren't always likeable, but they are vividly real.
No one else can create such vivid feelings and emotions just from reading the words as Cornwell does!
Bravo!
Book Review: The saga continues
Summary: 5 Stars
Another great book from Bernard Cornwell. The only problem was, I read it too quickly! This is the 4th book in the series and there is more to come, can't wait. It is sort of like a medieval Sharpe, with swords instead of muskets. If you like action, a bit of blood and guts and historical drama, you will love these books, just make sure you read the other 3 in the series first.