The Pale Horseman

A Novel

De: Bernard Cornwell

Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble

The second installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.

As the last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. Uhtred, a dispossessed young nobleman, is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders—and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country’s staunch defender—the fugitive King Alfred.

The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history—yet another masterwork from New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell.

Excel ten story, top notch narration!

Again, this narrator brings the story to life in a way that makes it hard to "put this book down!"

good, not great

It got a bit repetitive, battle and rebellion over and over again. I would like more relationship development and less battles.

Excellent story

Another classic by Bernard Cornwell. He captures the passion of love and battle like no other.

What a great listen.

comparing the book to the television adaptation makes me want to rewatch it all over again.

Enjoyable listen

Just keeps you listening. Wonderful narration and enjoyable story. Second book moved a little better than the first, which was good enough to make me follow the story. I will pick up the next in the series.

Love this narrator! Perfect for the story

Great sequel to The Last Kingdom. I was hanging on every word and the narrator was again fantastic. Was very sad to see they changed the narrator in book 3.

incredible series!

wonderful book, and Johnathon Keeble absolutely crushes the story telling, unique, burley, resonating voices and inflections! Benard Cornwell takes you away to am ancient England of brutality, cunning, and survival... I couldn't speak more highly!

love it

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Strong Book 2, Great Narration

Strong Book 2 with good character and plot development. Bringing back the Saxons from the brink of annihilation in the swamp was a great story. Great narration!

My only personal complaints regarding the story:
The author’s disdain towards Christianity through Uhtred is a constant theme, and Uhtred’s part in the ending wasn’t as climatic as my high expectations anticipated. Kind of a downer ending among the victory with major character deaths, but realistic. No major cliffhangers to drive you to the next book.

Great book

The writing and narration for this book are great. Definitely worth listening to. Already bought the next book.