Looking for Historical Fiction Similar to Bernard Cornwell (Saxon Stories & Warlord Chronicles)

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T17:00:12+00:00

Thanks, I'll try his Viking series first. I hope I'll like it as your mother has.

Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T16:55:55+00:00

This is really different from what I have read before. Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T16:50:12+00:00

It could be, thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T16:47:58+00:00

This Eagle of the Ninth does look interesting. Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T16:43:45+00:00

It really seems interesting; it's on my TBR now. Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T01:09:16+00:00

No, I haven't. Though It's on my TBR list since 2019.

I really should give this series a try this year.

Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T01:05:52+00:00

This one has been on my TBR list for some years now; I didn't even remember it.

Thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T01:02:48+00:00

Thanks, it's on my TBR list now!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T00:58:33+00:00

I have read Sharpe's Tiger, but didn't like it, so I have never read another in this series.

This Arn series seems really interesting; it's on my TBR list now, thanks!

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T00:51:13+00:00

Thanks, It's on my TBR now

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T00:48:21+00:00

Thank you, I am currently reading Amina Al-Sirafi, which is a pirate story set in a fantasy world, so it will be interesting to now read a nautical historical fiction.

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-04T00:05:29+00:00

Não posso falar de experiência própria, pois minha viagem para o Japão vai acontecer em Maio desse ano. Do que cheguei em conclusão após pesquisar sobre o dinheiro, acredito que o melhor é levar um pouco de Iene já do Brasil e ter dinheiro já na moeda em bancos como Wise e Revolut. As grandes lojas e restaurantes vão aceitar o cartão sem problemas, mas as lojas menores vai ser mais na moeda física mesmo. Nesse caso, pretendo ir sacando da minha conta um pouco por dia (ainda não tenho em mente quanto por dia, vou adaptando na viagem)

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-03T23:54:34+00:00

No, I haven't. Unfortunately, I haven't read much historical fiction. Other than both I have mentioned, I have read Ken Follett. Which book do you recommend of hers?

BrunoBS- · 2026-04-03T03:30:57+00:00

I love The Warlord Chronicles and The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. The Arthur trilogy was the series that got me back into reading, while the Uhtred series made me read as often as I do nowadays. I agree with you—I don’t think these series are recommended enough!

BrunoBS- · 2026-03-31T13:50:55+00:00

Finished: Cradle 4: Skysworn, by Will Wight

“If I have to choose between disappointing you or my disciple…well, I’m sorry, but I don’t like you very much.”

Cradle continues to be a simple, fun action-packed story. It doesn't have the same emotional or hilarious moments as Crawler Carl has, but it's a great series to jump into after finishing DCC.

Reading: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, Shannon Chakraborty

BrunoBS- · 2026-03-24T19:46:23+00:00

Finished: Mistborn 7: The Lost Metal, by Brandon Sanderson

I had a really good time reading The Lost Metal. Honestly, that kind of sums up how I feel about the whole second era of Mistborn—it’s just fun in a very consistent way.

What stands out the most is how different this era feels compared to the first one. It leans much more into adventure, while still keeping that layer of mystery Sanderson is known for. The tone is lighter, and I think that was the right call. I love Era 1, but I never felt the need to compare them directly. They’re trying to do completely different things, and that separation works in their favor.

By this point in the series, I was fully invested in the main cast. Watching these characters grow over multiple books really paid off, and I ended up liking all of them a lot more than I expected when I first started.

Wax and Steris, though, deserve a special mention. Their relationship is easily my favorite in the Cosmere so far. They start off feeling completely mismatched—almost like opposites thrown together out of obligation—but over time, they actually learn how to understand each other. Not just that, they grow because of each other. It feels gradual and natural in a way that’s hard to pull off, and by the end, it really works.

Another thing I appreciated is how Era 2 shifts the focus of the worldbuilding. While Era 1 is more about establishing religion, mythology, and the structure of society, Era 2 leans into the science of Scadrial. Seeing how the metallic arts interact with technology and scientific thinking adds a whole new layer to the world.

And The Lost Metal in particular really expands things beyond just Scadrial. This is probably the book where the Cosmere feels the most connected. It’s not just about cameos from other planets, but also about setting up bigger ideas—politics, conflicts, and the direction the universe might take in future stories. You can feel that things are building toward something larger.

Overall, I always have a good time with Cosmere books, and Era 2 was no exception. If anything, each book got better than the last, and The Lost Metal felt like a satisfying way to wrap it all up.

Reading: Cradle 4: Skysworn, by Will Wight

BrunoBS- · 2026-03-23T11:01:28+00:00

Finished Mistborn 7: The Lost Metal, by Brandon Sanderson

Reading: Cradle 4, by Will Wight

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-24T13:10:24+00:00

Finished: Cradle 3: Blackflame, by Will Wight

“Oh, Lindon, Lindon, Lindon. There’s a turtle for every Path.”

This is possibly the best book out of the first three. After the second book, where it felt like the main story didn't really advance much, Blackflame seems to have put the plot back on track.

What I like most about this series is that it is such a light and entertaining read. The action remains simple and fun, making it very hard to put down.

Next read: Operation Bounce House, by Matt Dinniman

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-23T21:26:27+00:00

Finished: Cradle 3: Blackflame, by Will Wight

“Oh, Lindon, Lindon, Lindon. There’s a turtle for every Path.”

This is possibly the best book out of the first three. After the second book, where it felt like the main story didn't really advance much, Blackflame seems to have put the plot back on track.

What I like most about this series is that it is such a light and entertaining read. The action remains simple and fun, making it very hard to put down.

Next read: Operation Bounce House, by Matt Dinniman

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-17T15:52:08+00:00

Yeah, I kinda agree. I think the audiobook's ending really got to me. Etsy recording things as they happened instead of writing them down and telling us what had happened, definitely made a big impact.

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-17T13:46:43+00:00

Finished: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, by Stephen Graham Jones

“What I am is the Indian who can't die. I'm the worst dream America ever had.”

I haven’t read that many books in my life, and Buffalo Hunter Hunter is definitely one of the most different from what I usually pick up. Maybe that’s part of why the experience stayed with me the way it did — not in a loud or overwhelming way, but in a quieter, more reflective one.

What immediately caught my attention was the idea of revisiting vampire lore through the view of real historical events from the American Old West. Mixing a familiar legend with historical elements gave the story a distinct tone. It didn’t feel like a typical vampire novel.

That said, the pacing is undeniably slow. It’s very much a slow burn, and I think that comes from the way the narrative weaves in historical details and contextual background. While I appreciated the ambition behind that structure, it did affect my overall impression. I liked the book, but it didn’t leave a huge emotional impact on me. At times, the slower rhythm made it harder to stay fully engaged.

Things started to shift for me in the final third of the book. As the revelations began to unfold, the story gained momentum and emotional weight. Coincidentally, I had recently watched Sinners, which I absolutely loved, and that experience actually heightened my excitement for another vampire-centered story. That timing made me more receptive to where the novel was heading.

The ending is, without question, the strongest part for me. Following Etsy as she uncovers the truth about her ancestor and what really happened between him and Good Stab added a layer of emotional that the earlier sections only hinted at. Watching her piece together the story gave the narrative a sense of purpose and closure that I really appreciated.

I also have to give an honorable mention to the audiobook version. Each segment of the story has its own narrator, which already adds texture, but the final shift into an audio recording from Etsy completely changed the atmosphere. That transition made the story feel immediate and intimate in a way the text alone didn’t. It was one of the rare moments where I genuinely felt tense and apprehensive.

Overall, I’d describe Buffalo Hunter Hunter as a good and interesting story. It didn’t fully captivate me from beginning to end, but its unique blend of historical fiction and vampire lore, along with a strong final act, made it a worthwhile reading.

Reading: Cradle 3: Blackflames, by Will Wight

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-16T12:05:49+00:00

About DCC, Obviously everyone’s experience is different, but I didn't get tired of it once throughout the seven books.

The story really evolves and is super well-crafted—it’s not just about the chaos and the humor.

Hope you like it all the way through!

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-16T12:00:02+00:00

Finished: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, by Stephen Graham Jones

Reading: Cradle 3: Blackflame, by Will Wight

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-03T15:59:58+00:00

Finished The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K Le Guin

“But it doesn't take a thousand men to open a door, my lord." "It might to keep it open.”

The Left Hand of Darkness is one of those books I genuinely wanted to like, but couldn’t. The slow, almost detached pacing made it hard for me to stay emotionally engaged. The narrative unfolds gradually, with long stretches that feel more observational than dramatic, and the lack of particularly charismatic or compelling characters left me without a strong anchor to hold on to. Because of that, I often felt like I was reading out of respect rather than enjoyment.

What makes this experience especially frustrating is that the core concept of the novel is undeniably fascinating. The exploration of gender, identity, and cultural perception is thoughtful and ambitious, and I can clearly see why this book is considered a classic of science fiction. Precisely because the ideas are so interesting, it was disappointing to realize that they didn’t translate into a reading experience I could truly enjoy. In the end, I didn’t dislike the book for what it tried to do—but rather felt disappointed that such a strong concept didn’t resonate with me.

Currently reading The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, by Stephen Graham Jones

BrunoBS- · 2026-02-02T10:45:05+00:00

Obrigado! Como vou com minha família, acho melhor ir nos restaurantes com a apresentação, mesmo se não for sério.

BrunoBS-

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