Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)
Enemy of God (The Warlord Chronicles, #2)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998397
Novel • Fiction
Britain • Dark Ages
1998
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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 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.
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Bernard Cornwell's depiction of Arthurian legends in The Warlord Chronicles is heavily inspired by historical and archaeological elements, giving his retelling a gritty realism rarely seen in traditional Arthurian literature.
The novel, along with the rest of The Warlord Chronicles series, casts Merlin as a more complex and morally ambiguous character than usually portrayed, blending myth with Cornwell's own imaginative reinterpretation.
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Cornwell uses archaic spellings and place names to capture the setting of post-Roman Britain, adding to the authenticity and atmospheric depth of the narrative in Enemy of God.
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397
Novel • Fiction
Britain • Dark Ages
1998
Adult
18+ years
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