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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"A fantastic revision of the standard Arthurian legend."
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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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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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"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
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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.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By B. Jonsson
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!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The second book in the trilogy of Arthur books, and it seems a lot better than the first one. I say seems because I'm not sure if it is, the first one had all the exposition, setting the scene, characters and soforth, all of which made it a bit more difficult to get into.
This book had none of those problems as it leaps straight into the plot literally minutes after the ending of the first one, and from then on it rattles along at a good pace. A pace which goes up remarkably when Derfel (the narrator and effective lead) and Arthur, learns some truths about Lancelot the hard way. Obviously anyone who knows anything about the Arthur and his Round Table bollocks, knows that Lancelot was a git, so it's no big revelation that he actually is in the book, but as part of the overall plot it works remarkably well.
I have never read any of Cornwells Sharpe series, but I would be tempted if they are as well written as these books. I love the way he debunks the early Christianity of Britain, and slyly hints at Bishop "Mouselord" Sansum buggering his young disciple. He also draws in some other invented parts of the Arthurian myths such as the Round Table-which turns out to be small stone table from Roman times, already cracked and battered, it takes more of a beating, when all of the "knights" get bladdered and roll around fighting-and Camelot-no one place but the feeling of prosperity and good times that Arthurs rule engendered during peace.
Overall, it just made me want to read the final part of the set, to find out how everyone dies, although I never like to go straight into a sequel, I prefere to read a few different styles of book in-between. Anyway, extremely enjoyable.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This series of books is excellent. Much better than Sharpe (which I really enjoy as well).
The way fact, fiction and legend blend together is almost faultless. It feels 'real' and the research seems good.
The characters are well written, the battles brilliant. I wish I could go into details but I would only spoil the epic plot. Its gritty and heroic and sad all at the same time.
I've read and re-read all three books 3 or 4 times and enjoyed them each tme.
I'm really suprised there hasn't been an adaption for TV or even Film.
brilliant 99% of the time (i'd give it 100% if I there was a 4th book)
The way fact, fiction and legend blend together is almost faultless. It feels 'real' and the research seems good.
The characters are well written, the battles brilliant. I wish I could go into details but I would only spoil the epic plot. Its gritty and heroic and sad all at the same time.
I've read and re-read all three books 3 or 4 times and enjoyed them each tme.
I'm really suprised there hasn't been an adaption for TV or even Film.
brilliant 99% of the time (i'd give it 100% if I there was a 4th book)
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Thrilling
A really exciting adventure that includes war, love and magic. A great read that I'm sure many people will enjoy!
Published 6 days ago by Harry
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Excellent
What can I add about this author, I now have this in papwer back, hard back and now on Kindle, the second of a very exciting series.
Published 12 days ago by David Haggerty
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The middle filler
The lesser known "bits" of the Arthurian legend given another masterful makeover by the great writer himself, no-one could have done it better
Published 25 days ago by mel paddock
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Enemy of God - The Arthur you now and the Arthur you don't
"Enemy of God" is excellent for showing both the historical progression of the Saxon Invasion of Britain and the personal development of the characters we have come to know... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Aurealis
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enemy of god
Ill keep this short and sweet if you like bernard cornwell and you have read the winter king buy this book without a second glance this is his best series I have read so far
Published 2 months ago by aaron
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A superb read
This book, the second of the trilogy, is even better than the first. It mixes part historical accuracy with arthurian myths nicely interwoven. I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mike T
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A ripping good yarn!
In the field of historical fiction Cornwell is the undisputed master. Not only is Cornwell a very gifted storyteller with a keen understanding of human psychology and the human... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bazz
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BEST ARTHUR WRITTEN SO FAR
Where as 'The Winter King' sets the foundation for the ARTHUR Legend, this second book really picks up the pace. Read more
Published 3 months ago by LEB
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Brilliant sequel
Bernard Cornwell continues his excellent book series in "Enemy of God" and the book begins right where the last one left off. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stålfors
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An excellent part 2
This novel follows on nicely from the first. I'm looking forward to book 3. Well researched and well written, Bernard Cornwall does this so well.
Published 3 months ago by iron57
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