Review: A good try
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2013
Mr. Burns seems to have done a great deal of research, although I lack the will to check his facts.  He's forgotten one thing.  To get people to read your books, you've got to make them interesting.He has taken the great heroes of the 8th century and made them just as dry and mechanical as possible. We are constantly told what a bold and masterful leader Charles was, but given only glimpses of that leader in action.  Likewise Widukind and Abbot Sturmius, characters who should be mesmerizing, are cardboard cutouts in bright colors.The action is scant and abrupt, character development could certainly be improved.  Since it is based on reality, the story line is strong and should be fascinating, but the book is dragged down (and out) by the slow development.  Read it for the history.  Find something else if you want entertainment.