- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; 2 edition (1 Nov 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140232478
- ISBN-13: 978-0140232479
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.4 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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The continuing story of Arthur, the second in a trilogy which began with THE WINTER KING. The novels bring Arthur and his world to vivid life. A man battling for his vision of the future in a brutal age, dragged down by suspicions and magics of the past, surrounded by intrigue, dependent on his skill at war and genius for leadership.
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Bernard Cornwell is the author of many historical thrillers, including the SHARPE series which was a highly successful television drama. He was born in London but now lives in America.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Enemy of God" is the second volume in Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles trilogy, it follows directly on from "The Winter King". The story is narrated by Derfel Cadarn, one of Arthur's warriors.
If you are expecting swords and sorcery in the traditional fantasy style you will be disappointed. Cornwell excels in writing about battles and in involving the reader in the bloody horrors of war. Each sword thrust is described, his warriors bleed curse and die, and at the end of a fight, the battle field is strewn with dead and dying men.
Magic is an important part of the tale. Everyone in the book believes in it, but the magical events can all be explained. Merlin is not a supernatural being but simply an old Druid trying to collect the thirteen Treasures of Britain.
In summary, the series is the most readable and certainly the most realistic telling of the legend of Arthur and "Enemy of God" is a powerful mixture of intrigue, magic and warfare.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of Bernard Cornwell's work but like the author himself, the Arthur trilogy is my absolute favourite. I must admit I am also a fan of King Arthur storiesand untill I read these novels, Mary Stewarts "Merlin" books were my absolute favouritesbut Cornwell is so vivid and realistic in his version that he puts you there.
Told by Derfel one of Arthurs warlords the story follows the years of the battles against the Saxons (the Winter King it's predecessor, followed the rise of Arthur and the way he unites the kingdoms of Britain)
Morte D'Arthur it aint, no middle age knights on horseback wearing plate armour and following the rules of chivalry. Instead, it is dark age Britain at it's dirtiest, bloodiest and liveliest. Romance, friendship, divided loyalties, no real good guys and bad guys (except the obvious traitors) and astory in which pagan and christians battle for religious supremacy to mirror the Saxon battles. Gritty realism in the shield wall and beyond.
Excellent, readit in sequence though.
Thanks for many hours of reading pleasue Bernard, I re read it often.
Told by Derfel one of Arthurs warlords the story follows the years of the battles against the Saxons (the Winter King it's predecessor, followed the rise of Arthur and the way he unites the kingdoms of Britain)
Morte D'Arthur it aint, no middle age knights on horseback wearing plate armour and following the rules of chivalry. Instead, it is dark age Britain at it's dirtiest, bloodiest and liveliest. Romance, friendship, divided loyalties, no real good guys and bad guys (except the obvious traitors) and astory in which pagan and christians battle for religious supremacy to mirror the Saxon battles. Gritty realism in the shield wall and beyond.
Excellent, readit in sequence though.
Thanks for many hours of reading pleasue Bernard, I re read it often.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Finishing The Winter King, I already longed for to set my teeth into this volume and ordered directly from Amazon, as there is not much call for Cornwell in my country ( as yet!).
I read the book, engulfed in it for days and really really enjoyed it ! Boys like adventures, knights, swords, dragons and beautiful princesses and this is a wonderful way to turn the boyhood stories about Arthur into a novel for grown ups, with adult perspective on things.
Cornwell's bold new ideas on the old knights and their valour spice up the bokks considerably. THIS is the story to make a film about, not like in the poor earlier attempts of "Excalibur" and the latest "Arthur".
If you've read anything about Arthur, you should try this series! If you like anything medieval, it's for you!
I read the book, engulfed in it for days and really really enjoyed it ! Boys like adventures, knights, swords, dragons and beautiful princesses and this is a wonderful way to turn the boyhood stories about Arthur into a novel for grown ups, with adult perspective on things.
Cornwell's bold new ideas on the old knights and their valour spice up the bokks considerably. THIS is the story to make a film about, not like in the poor earlier attempts of "Excalibur" and the latest "Arthur".
If you've read anything about Arthur, you should try this series! If you like anything medieval, it's for you!
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This is a great read and a perfect end to this trilogy series. A clever and compelling script that leaves the reader wanting more.
Can't put the book down; highly recommended!
Can't put the book down; highly recommended!
Published 1 month ago by Ds Harris
Brilliant Read but bad quality book
This was a very excellent read, really enjoyed it after reading the first in the series. The only problem that I had was the quality of the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Melissa
Not the Swashbuckling Cornwell of his other novels
In "Enemy of God", Bernard Cornwell bravely tries to reconstruct the King Arthur legend in a similar mould to his "Uhtred" stories. For me the experiment does not work. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard
Enemy of God
This is the second book in Cornwell's 'Warlord Chronicles' trilogy. It picks up immediately after the climax of The Winter King, in the aftermath of the battle of Lugg Vale. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steve D
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Sorr -eee The three books were bought by me for my wife`s Xmas present - she loves second hand books! She doesn`t even know I have them yet!
Published 6 months ago by leelee
Best Cornwall Ever
I have read alot of Bernard Cornwall ..although his main characters..Richard Sharpe ..Thomas Hookton ..Derfel ect, in essence are the same person. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brian Daniels
Cornwell is right
on the back cover, he says this series is his favourite of all the things he has written, and I am inclined to agree. Start with the Winter King and work up!
Published 10 months ago by L. J. Baylis
great take on the legend
i love bernard cornwall's take on the arthurian legend, and find the characters well developed and believable in this version. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Vikki
Enemy of God - Bernard Cornwell
A brilliant follow on form the Winter King which gives a great insight to what life was like in the 5th century. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mick Nolan
The Second in the Warlord Trilogy
This is the second in Bernard Cornwell's Warlord trilogy about King Arthur. If you haven't read The Winter King then read that first. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stuart McCunn
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