Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur

Excellent historic fiction. Cornwall is a master of medieval war and it’s never ending battles. I highly recommend the Warlord Chronicles as an excellent read.

Le gustó mucho a mi hija

The final book in the Warlord Chronicles trilogy, loved most of it, but I feel as though I enjoyed the first two a bit more. Was not a big fan of certain resolutions, and at times it almost felt like we needed a fourth book.This is still a highly positive review, and I can’t imagine fans of the first two books necessarily being disappointed with this one. Perhaps there were one or two epic moments I was expecting throughout the series, that eventually never materialised. Loved the characters throughout, and the redemption arc of one in particular was extremely well executed. The only reason it might sound like I’m complaining is because the first two books were close to perfection, and there were parts in this one which maybe didn’t quite go the way I would have wanted. Which doesn’t necessarily mean others won’t enjoy it more.One thing I can guarantee, this is one of the most quotable series ever. I’m not someone who ever highlights passages and quotes on my Kindle, this series practically forced me to. Looking back, I feel like there’s still so much more I could have, and should have highlighted, so that I could go back and relive those moments when I first read those words.Battle scenes are usually what make or break a fantasy series that involves war. We fantasy readers have been fortunate enough to have been acquainted to some in recent times who are absolute masters of depicting battle – John Gwynne, Joe Abercrombie, to name just two. It is hard to imagine anyone writing modern fantasy who has not been influenced by Bernard Cornwell.Lord of the Rings had its Helm’s Deep, Wheel of Time had Dumai Wells, Malazan Book of the Fallen had its Chain of Dogs. Every fantasy series worth its salt has absolute epic moments that stick with the reader even years after you’re done with the series. With the Warlord Chronicles, that battle for me would be Mynnyd Baddon.Overall, a masterful retelling of the Arthurian legend, and a must read, highest possible recommendation.Did King Arthur and Camelot truly exist? For the two weeks it took me to read this series, they truly did. And when you read this tale, you will hope they existed, and wish they didn’t.

Epic book! I really liked it!

I really loved reading these books!! Such a realistic and emotional telling of the all-known Arthur tale, it gave me many new perspectives regarding people, circumstances, religion and so on. Thank you very much Mr. Cornwell!!