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Originally Posted by Culhwch  It's not Cornwell's fault, it's his purpose. It's not like he set out to write a romance novel and this is what came out, just by accident...
But on the rest - fair enough. I've meant no disrepect, mind. It's just good to have an opportunity to talk about these books - doesn't often happen. |
Heh i didnt mean fault but its the writers that choose to write about mythic heroes and military leaders in this genre.
Im actually pleasantly surprised Arthur isnt the main character of the story. That its about Derfel's POV of the time,legend,characters.
I just dont like people assuming i like historical fiction cause i like only famous heroes and military leaders. Reading about Ceasar's in Iggulden's famous series, i liked the side characters,people that history forgets more than the famous military leader.
I want more historical fiction like HBO's Rome. That focus on the little guy, the normal people. Soldiers and other people the legendary people rode on the backs of to become the legends they are today.
Its good for me to talk about this too. HF forum is pretty dead.