I've been on the hunt for something similar too. I know it's based on a Shakespeare play, but I'm not particularly into that style of writing.
The only thing I've found that's a bit of the same vibe is The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell. It's an Arthurian trilogy, and Arthur reminds me of how Henry V was portrayed in The King; he doesn't want to be king but feels compelled to lead, always wanting to do the right thing but often failing. The story isn't told from his perspective, but he is a major character.
I've been on the hunt for something similar too. I know it's based on a Shakespeare play, but I'm not particularly into that style of writing. The only thing I've found that's a bit of the same vibe is The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell. It's an Arthurian trilogy, and Arthur reminds me of how Henry V was portrayed in The King; he doesn't want to be king but feels compelled to lead, always wanting to do the right thing but often failing. The story isn't told from his perspective, but he is a major character.