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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.

It wasn't the 'worst' for me. I actually enjoyed reading about him making a series of blunders for the first time and seeing how he was able to work his way out. But I wonder if Cornwell is thinking, in his Uhtred's older age, his military instincts are overridden by his humanity (and affinity for women) sometimes. His writing continues to allow the imagination to paint the perfect setting.

For whatever reason, the fourth book, Sword Song, was the most boring. And War of the Wolf seemed to be just filler... this most recent one was more historic in nature.

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Posted by biglego

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Posted on 2/8/20 at 10:54 am to Uhtred

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I loved Sword Song. That and Lords of the North are my favorites.

I’m not finished with the latest book yet but my love for Uhtred’s world has waned as he gets so old and all of the former characters die off (except Finan). The new crop of characters all seem like a bunch of assholes. Aethelstan is wholly unlikable and Uhtred’s obsession over his oath seems thin to drive the plot. It was one thing when the oath was made to King Alfred or Aethelflaed whom he loved.

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