![]() War Lord manages to honor the many previous entries in the series all while telling its own story and bringing the whole thin to a close. Martin raved about War Lord, saying he “gulped it right down.”Īt the same time, Cornwell’s work is incredibly rich. A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. And Cornwell’s work can always be counted on to be both easy to digest and exciting. Thirteen books is a lot for any author, but Cornwell is nothing if not dependable, cranking out new books at a rate so regular you can set your watch to it. The thirteenth book gives us a satisfying ending for Uhtred son of Uhtred, even if we could still do with more of the elderly warrior. Happily, War Lord, the final novel in Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories series (which Netflix is adapting as The Last Kingdom) falls into the second category. Terrible endings can leave a bitter taste in fans’ mouths, while good endings can leave you wanting more. The conclusion of any beloved series - be it in film, television or book form - can be a bittersweet event. By Corey Smith 2 years ago War Lord, Bernard Cornwell’s final novel in his Saxon Stories series, brings Uhtred son of Uhtred’s tale to a satisfying end. ![]()
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