Bernard Cornwell - Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur

Pros: Gripping story, original look at an old tale
Cons: Detailed brutality and extreme gore...unless you like that.

This is the conclusion to a suprisingly original version of the King Arthur legend. Here is the showdown between Arthur, the man that should have been king and the enemies of Britian, including one within. For a high energy, unpredictable series,...

Pros: The character and all around him seemed like real people
Cons: There isn't a fifth book.

I must say it was a pleasure to read this book and before beginning the review I will immediately recommend that you purchase this gem. It was also a pleasure to read a book that didn't cover the age with lies and romanticism. There were no knights on...