Excalibur

The Warlord Chronicles trilogy is hands down the best Arthurian saga I’ve ever had the chance to experience out of all medium. "I have to confess that of all the books I have written, these three are my favourites.” – Bernard Cornwell 2 months and 20 books after my last 5/5 stars (without rounding up)......more

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions upon finishing reading fantasy books. It's hard to consider this book on it's own and judge it without comparing it to the previous book, which is one of the best books I have ever read. Unfortunately (and predictably) this book doesn......more

I now have a YouTube channel that I run with my brother, called 'The Brothers Gwynne'. Check it out - The Brothers Gwynne My expanded review is on BookNest! BookNest “Tell your father” I said, “That I loved him to the end.” Excalibur is the third and final book in The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard......more

A stunning masterpiece. I feel like I want to write a several page essay about why this book, and this trilogy, is so incredibly good. I walked away from the final book in this Arthurian trilogy, Excalibur, humbled and awestruck at the remarkable accomplishment of characterization achieved. Every cha......more

4.75 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 Excalibur is spun with care like a rich tapestry. It sings of honor, war, and fate, and paints a world where faith wavers and gods seem far. At its heart lies Excalibur, a sword of lore, and what it stirs in men’s hearts. The tale winds through the life of Derfel, a man of grit and d......more