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re: The Last Kingdom(netflix)
Posted on 1/28/20 at 9:51 pm to SeeeeK
Posted on 1/28/20 at 9:51 pm to SeeeeK
I kind of feel this way about the books
SPOILERS (it’s history, but still...)
The books went way down hill after the death of Alfred the Great and Aethelflad. It’s getting a little silly that an old as Uhtred is still alive and kicking. The last few books have been basically complete fiction with no basis in history or historical figures at all
SPOILERS (it’s history, but still...)
The books went way down hill after the death of Alfred the Great and Aethelflad. It’s getting a little silly that an old as Uhtred is still alive and kicking. The last few books have been basically complete fiction with no basis in history or historical figures at all
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Posted on 1/29/20 at 8:23 am to Tiger1242
I read through to when Uhtred helped Alfred out of the swamp and retake his Kingdom. I think he was given a wife and some back 40 farm. He mad. I quit reading afterwards because I could see where this was going. Uhtred gets mad, makes a mistake, Alfred punishes him, Uhtred makes amends.
Posted on 1/29/20 at 11:35 am to Tiger1242
I was very hesitant towards this tv show as the books are of one my favorite series, but the adaptation has been spectacular. If anything, they could use more episodes per season, not less.
For those who have read the most recent book...
...was anyone else disappointed in it. The writing seemed different to me, almost as if it was not Cornwell but a fan of his writing it. Weird over-explanation of things, boring dialogue and Uhtred making really in-Uhtredlike decisions (maybe dementia is setting in?)
It was definitely the worst book of the series for me.
For those who have read the most recent book...
...was anyone else disappointed in it. The writing seemed different to me, almost as if it was not Cornwell but a fan of his writing it. Weird over-explanation of things, boring dialogue and Uhtred making really in-Uhtredlike decisions (maybe dementia is setting in?)
It was definitely the worst book of the series for me.
This post was edited on 1/29/20 at 11:45 am
Posted on 2/8/20 at 9:08 am to Tiger1242
Spoilers
I still read every book, but you’re right. The early books were best. At this point of the latest book he must be in his 70s by now.
A few books ago, there was a chapter told from the first person view of Uhtred Jr. I thought the series would continue like that but it’s never happened again.
The book series really should’ve ended after Uhtred won Bebbamburg. That was always his overarching goal.
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The books went way down hill after the death of Alfred the Great and Aethelflad. It’s getting a little silly that an old as Uhtred is still alive and kicking. The last few books have been basically complete fiction with no basis in history or historical figures at all
I still read every book, but you’re right. The early books were best. At this point of the latest book he must be in his 70s by now.
A few books ago, there was a chapter told from the first person view of Uhtred Jr. I thought the series would continue like that but it’s never happened again.
The book series really should’ve ended after Uhtred won Bebbamburg. That was always his overarching goal.
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