Buena novela pero peca de querer abarcar todo. se nota la profesion de historiador del autor que pretende contarnos todo, desde el punto de vista de los protagonistas, sin olvidar el pantallazo general, Una mezcla de la historia con la petite stoire. Pero tal vez ese querer abarcar tanto la hace un poco pesada en algunos puntos. Luego de crecy los essex dogs se unen al sitio de Calais, y allí pasa de todo, se separan, se pelean, se vuelven a unir, son traicionados, son maltratados por la nobleza, etc ( )

I am going to give Mr. Jones four stars on the Wolves of Winter. The Continuation of what began in the Essex Dogs is solid, enjoyable and establishes much more personality for the small group of mercenaries fighting in France for the English. This story connects things up nicely and tends to be a little grittier than the first. (Did not think that was possible.) The long-term effects of war on men who have endured much of their life in battle is prevalent. Some are numb to it and others not so much. The writing is seamless and moves the reader forward at a good clip.
The introduction of the Flemish mercs is rather comical and you can smell things best left unmentioned. It seems much of the book revolves around Romford and his issues, but he does seem to find his place.... if not for a little while. There are some surprises in The Wolves of Winter and as always it seems Mr. Jones has upped his game. There will be much more in this review once the initial reading has been absorbed. This Novel is just as much about redemption as it is allowing your path in life to guide itself and see where it goes. Let us not forget sacrifice. How many lives have been swallowed up in conflicts such as The Hundred years war? How many men and women were sucked into this machine of never ending conflict and buried beneath the heavy ink on the pages of history? Dan Jones gives us that and allows us to think of the forgotten pieces in a not so forgotten world.
The wolves of winter could have easily been published as one long story. (My bias. I prefer long books.) But by releasing two volume it gives the reader a chance to contemplate the scope and settings of the both books. Is a third book possible. That would be great, but considering Mr. Jones has another book being released in Oct. It might not be for a while. ( )