Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell
Posted by IronMac on March 31st, 2009
Ok, this is the sort of book that I had in mind when I was reading Lords of the Bow by Iggulden a couple of months ago. Cornwell is a master at writing the sort of prose that puts you right at the scene:
Then all, suddenly, was quiet.
Not really quiet, of course. The river hissed where it ran through the bridge, small waves slapped on the boat hulls, the guttering torches on the house wall crackled and I could hear my men’s footsteps as they clambered ashore. Shields and spear butts thumped on ships’ timbers, dogs barked in the city and somewhere a gander was giving its harsh call, but it seemed quiet.
Sword Song is the fourth book in the saga of Uhtred, a Saxon with a dangerous affection for the Danes who have invaded England during the time of Alfred. Unfortunately for Uhtred, he’s sworn to support Alfred and is therefore forced to do things that he’d rather not. Such as helping Alfred, tolerating Christianity, seizing London for his evil cousin, and fighting against friends.
This is probably one of the best books that Cornwell has written, the character is engaging and the scenes/events are very well played out. There’s even a romance in it which is not something that you’d really expect. Definitely looking forward to the next bit to come along.
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
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