This book covers a subject I've long had an interest in but didn't have a good source for until now. It's very academic in tone and style at times but that's to be expected. It was consistently engaging and detailed in its description of events. Lyndal Roper clearly has an excellent command of the source material. Rose Akroyd was also a great narrator, giving life to the text and deftly handling all the German pronunciations.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the Audio ARC!

Summer of Fire and Blood is a fascinating account of the German Peasants' War of 1524 and 1525. I knew very little about this time period before listening to this book, and it was fascinating to learn more about Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation, and the various consequences and tumult that arose. The author does a good job of conveying a lot of information in a way that is very readable and interesting. Definitely a good choice for the history buff!

Years ago, reading Colm Toibin's The Magician, I realized how very little I knew about the revolutions of central Europe and German history more specifically. I have been on a mission in the years since to fix that hole in my education.

Lyndal Roper's Summer of Fire and Blood could not have more perfectly fit the bill if it tried. In Summer of Fire and Blood, we find ourselves in the 16th century Germany. The peasants are revolting, Martin Luther is riling up the ruling class, and the world is changing with every passing day.

This is a sad story but I truly learned so much. I especially enjoyed seeing Martin Luther painted in a less than holy light. I came away from Summer of Fire and Blood knowing I was much better versed in the history of our world.

The audio version was easy to listen to and well paced. I would highly recommend this format to other fans of history.

Between 1524 and 1525 The German Peasants’ War took place across Germany. Men joined together and marched, fought and en route torched and plundered monasteries, convents and castles. They left their mark on history.

Very well written and well narrated book (I listened to the audiobook). This book explains what the peasants felt and believed about religion, land, freedom and servitude. Enjoy.