Death of Kings

okay, so, I admit it. I strayed from my top 100 list and read a book that grabbed my attention at the library. It may throw my time line off but that is okay, the important thing I think is finishing. The book a strayed with is titled Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwall. The book is considered fiction but is based on the loose and unspecific work of priests and scribers during the anglo saxon rule of an early England. The story focuses on the battles of the country after King Alfred's death and his son Edwards fight to remain king. The book is written in the fashion of the time. By which, I mean that there is harsh language, battles, warriors, lords, misuse of women (to today's standards), and the everyday plotting for the right to be named king. With all of these things intertwined in to the plot the book is written well and even when there is nothing happening per say the book still reads quickly. I am going to give it four books out of five. I feel that it is a good read but for those who do not have a stomach for discussion of war and all the things that come with it this may not be the best choice.