The Saxons

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Very sad. I can't bring myself to read it. Maybe next year ...

[Andy]

Terri wrote: "Very sad. I can't bring myself to read it. Maybe next year ..."

Its a typical read is all I'll say, get it done! yer big girl ;)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

It's true! I'm a being a girl. I'll cry in the end, and I don't wanna cry!!

[Andy]

Terri wrote: "It's true! I'm a being a girl. I'll cry in the end, and I don't wanna cry!!"

Lols you wont cry! tough it out!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I will cry! I'm happy to pretend that final book never happened. Live in a fantasy world where I'm waiting for the new book to come out. :-D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Mind you, I assume most of the book is just like any other Uhtred battle saga ... it's just the final, say, third, with Finan and Uhtred and never seeing them again, I'm not ready for that. I saw Lisa (Reggie R) come unstuck for a day after reading that book. I'm fine not putting myself through that yet.

[Mark]

I am the same with the last terry pratchett book Steam, can't bring myself to read it.

[Andy]

What are you two like.... suck it up buttercups lols

[May]

Actually, I thought the final Untred chapter was graceful & poignant. I did not cry. I smiled. I was grateful that Bernard Cornwell had given us so many wonderful years of a great saga!!
Read in, you guys. It is well done!!

[Marilyn]

Ordered “The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England, 400-1066 by Marco Morris. How we became “English” after the Romans left. Really looking forward to it.

[May]

Oh, Marilyn, I really want to hear your thoughts on this one!!

[happy]

Marilyn wrote: "Ordered “The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England, 400-1066 by Marco Morris. How we became “English” after the Romans left. Really looking forward to it."



I just started reading this one - about half way through. fascinating, but has a bit more of an academic feel than his usual though

[happy]

I finished The Anglo-Saxons: The Making of England: 410-1066

Good read, but the first 100 pages or so are a bit academic. Prof Morris hits all of the high spots of the era, but most of the narrative is about Alfred and his decendants and the consolidation of the Anglo Saxon kingdoms into one entity.

Good read - solid 4 stars

[Betsy]

Hi, friends! I’d like to announce the publication of my Anglo-Saxon mystery set in the time of Alfred the Great. If you love Agatha Christie but always felt she could do with a few more Vikings, this book may be for you!

A Council of Wolves: An Anglo-Saxon Mystery

[Laura Tenfingers]

Marilyn wrote: "Ordered “The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England, 400-1066 by Marco Morris. How we became “English” after the Romans left. Really looking forward to it."

Ooh this looks really interesting! Going on the list! Looking forward to seeing how you liked it.

The Anglo-Saxons A History of the Beginnings of England: 400–1066

[Mark]

Okay, I'm VERY late to the game, but I'm planning to start reading The Last Kingdom this week. I've also not watched the show yet... do you all think it would be a good idea to try and watch the series as I read along the corresponding books, or are they different enough that it might get confusing?

Thanks!

[Michelle]

That's a great series, Mark!

[Mark]

Michelle wrote: "That's a great series, Mark!"

I'm looking forward to it! :)

[May]

Mark, I’ve never seen the TV series, but truly ENJOYED each of the novels!!! Hope you do, also

[Andy]

Mark wrote: "Okay, I'm VERY late to the game, but I'm planning to start reading The Last Kingdom this week. I've also not watched the show yet... do you all think it would be a good idea to try and..."

Having read the books I tried watching the n/f series when it first came out & hated it as (for me) Uhtred is nothing like the book, i was expecting a man's man & we got a lady's man, I say that as nearly every woman I know LOVES the show....

Must admit ive recently tried again & found myself enjoying the other characters on the series & jus tune Uhtred out.

Certainly id recommend the books over the tv series. Enjoy the ride

[Jane]

Andy wrote: "Mark wrote: "Okay, I'm VERY late to the game, but I'm planning to start reading The Last Kingdom this week. I've also not watched the show yet... do you all think it would be a good id..."

Isn't that usually [well, most of the time] the situation: the book being much better than the movie or tv show? I can't think of
even 5 which improve on the book.

[Mark]

May wrote: "Mark, I’ve never seen the TV series, but truly ENJOYED each of the novels!!! Hope you do, also"

That’s good to know! I started reading it (just the first 30 or so pages so far) and I’m already hooked.

[Mark]

Andy wrote: "Mark wrote: "Okay, I'm VERY late to the game, but I'm planning to start reading The Last Kingdom this week. I've also not watched the show yet... do you all think it would be a good id..."

Thanks for the heads-up, Andy, I’ll certainly keep that in mind. I think I might try and watch the first few episodes after reading the first book, and see how it goes from there.

[Dan]

I think you should read the books first, as other people are saying, Uhtred is different in the series. Also the series differs from the books later on and not for the best in my opinion. Enjoy!!

[Mark]

Dan wrote: "I think you should read the books first, as other people are saying, Uhtred is different in the series. Also the series differs from the books later on and not for the best in my opinion. Enjoy!!"

Thanks for the advice! I admit that would get a bit frustrating if I try to do both at once, only to have the main character feel different in each. :D

[Pinudya]

Mark, I suggest to read the book first. Had to agree with Andy and Dan Marriott. Enjoy!

[happy]

I just finished another Uthred book



This does not add anything to the timeline - the series IS over, but, Mr. Cornwell decided he needed to add something. This book contains 3 Uthred short stories, one from his boyhood, another when he was with King Alfred and the final one is the story of the last time he stands is a shield wall. Wrapped around the stories he give some historical information about Britain in the Dark Ages and he has paired with a cook book author to give some recipies of food that might have been eaten during Uthred's day - hence the title.

I personally don't think I would ever make of the recipies, but they were interesting to look over.

All in all a week four stars.

[Michelle]

I just want to read it for the Uhtred stories.