Review of Shadow of the Sword (2005) by Peter E — 22 May 2008

Interesting premise in that the local executioner is the hero of the story. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is good.

This review of Shadow of the Sword (2005) was written by Peter E on 22 May 2008.

Shadow of the Sword has generally received mixed reviews.

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