This latest book I received to review is Benjamin Merckle's The White Horse King. This book tells the story of King Alfred, know as the Great. During Alfred's time (late 800's AD) Vikings from the North swept down upon England, raiding, torching, murdering and destroying everything in their path. Everyone was affected by these bloody intruders.
At a time when things looked most desperate, an unlikely hero arose. King Alfred stepped forward to rid Britain of the Vikings. Though it took much time, King Alfred plotted, prayed and prepared to oust the Vikings from his country.
I had a hunch I would like this book before I even cracked the cover. You see, I'm kind of a history person. I love learning about past events. And King Alfred was not a historical figure I knew much about. So I dived eagerly into this one.
Though not a novel, I feel like the book read well, because it is King Alfred's story. I found some chapters a tiny bit dry (I can only handle so many battles), but not enough to keep me from enjoying it. Alfred accomplished some amazing things in his lifetime. In fact, he laid foundations for some of Britain's later glories.
Overall, I think this book would appeal more to a history buff like me, but would not be a trial to finish for anyone else.
I received a copy of this book to review from Thomas Nelson. All opinions are my own, and I received no monetary compensation.
