100 Words: Destiny Is All
--according to Uhtred. I adore “The
Last Kingdom.” It’s an enthralling story, filled with tension and surprises. Terrific
battle scenes. Remarkable sense of place with the beautiful wilds of Hungary
totally believable as Alfred the Great’s England in 900. EVERYTHING feels
authentic, down to the smallest detail. Uhtred as POV character is a master
storyteller, fearless warrior, brilliant strategist, and a philosopher torn
between Saxon heaven and Danish Valhalla. Creator Bernard Cornwell is our
greatest living historical novelist and writes solidly in the noble tradition
of C.S. Forester and Patrick O’Brien. Seasons 1-3 were fabulous. More on season
4 later.