The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

333 pages first pub 2000 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell is a exhilarating and immersive read that will captivate fans of historical fiction, Viking enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to epic tales of war, courage, and the formation of a nation, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a rich and action-packed adventure that brings the making of England to life.

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The first installment of Bernard Cornwell's New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, "like Game of Thrones, but real" (The Observer, London)--the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series.In th...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 7,075 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

tense: 37%

dark: 36%

informative: 27%

emotional: 15%

funny: 14%

challenging: 11%

inspiring: 9%

reflective: 8%

mysterious: 5%

sad: 5%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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