The Last Viking

By: Berwick Coates

Narrated by: David Thorpe

With the death of Edward the Confessor, the crown of England is hanging in the balance. And in the north Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian Viking leader, is determined to take his chance of capturing the country.

But newly-crowned King Harold Godwinson will not let that happen without a fight. Charismatic and the leader of a mighty army, he is determined to make Hadrada the last Viking in England. And so the bloodiest battle yet fought on English soil is about to begin. At stake is sovereignty, freedom and honour.

©2014 Berwick Coates (P)2014 Soundings

Yawn 😴

I got this book because I have already listened to almost every single Viking saga and novel available on audible. Unfortunately this was a big disappointment.

This book had very weakly written battle scenes. Not much to do with long ships and going a viking. Just not what one would expect in a Viking book.

The narrator did an okay job. However I'm not sure why he felt the need to give the women in the book a Russian accent when everyone else had an English accent.

If you're like me and have already listened to all the other Viking books available on Audible, then what the hell... get it. Otherwise there are much better written Viking books out there.

nope

it lacked story and thier was no point and u dont know what happens in the end

Very old England and invasions

If you could sum up The Last Viking in three words, what would they be?

Historical Adventure Legends

Who was your favorite character and why?

King Harlod he was the brains who had to make all the tough calls

What about David Thorpe’s performance did you like?

Mr Thorpe's performance was on the mark and his characters were a pro's work of art

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I liked this style of book had a full range of emotions I did both

Any additional comments?

Wish Mr Coates would finish the story about the southern problem Write another book I want to know what happens

Boring and poorly done.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

No one I can think of.

Would you ever listen to anything by Berwick Coates again?

Based on this book, probably not.

What didn’t you like about David Thorpe’s performance?

The voices he attempts. It's like listening to your drunk college roommate doing a Monty Python bit.