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Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)

Bernard Cornwell
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Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Bernard Cornwell

Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Britain • Dark Ages

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Enemy of God by Bernard Cornwell continues the story of Arthur's struggles to unite Britain despite betrayal and political intrigue. Told through the eyes of Derfel Cadarn, the novel blends historical fiction with legend, depicting key events and battles in Arthur's quest for peace.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

34,637 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bernard Cornwell's Enemy of God receives praise for its vivid historical depictions and compelling narrative, immersing readers in Arthurian Britain. The well-drawn characters and intricate plotting are highlights, though some find the pacing uneven and the portrayal of women lacking depth. Overall, it's lauded as an engaging continuation of the Warlord Chronicles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with rich detail and heroic sagas, such as those found in Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom series, will be captivated by Enemy of God. Fans of mythic retellings like Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon will appreciate the Arthurian setting and complex characters.

4.5

34,637 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Britain • Dark Ages

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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