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frasersimons's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The detail in this is really fantastic. I’m not sure why Viking stories always seem to be revenge tales, but this is no different. It is, however, so far more focused on characters than most, and I think it’s why it’s a stand-out. A young boy is in a pack of mercenaries for hire and a fun little plot about being hired by the French to help take down a fort ensues, after which it digresses into the boy’s past. How he came to be a member of the crew and what drives his unrelenting rage.
It’s a good way to get the reader interested and then show the heart of the story. I don’t think this ever really transcends the archetypical story about this. I mean, it’s better than the TV show Vikings, but there’s no character or situation that really differs from the quintessential. If you want something tropey done well, this is for you. I’ll continue reading. It’s a good time and it’s quite long; I imagine there’s lots more development to come.
It’s a good way to get the reader interested and then show the heart of the story. I don’t think this ever really transcends the archetypical story about this. I mean, it’s better than the TV show Vikings, but there’s no character or situation that really differs from the quintessential. If you want something tropey done well, this is for you. I’ll continue reading. It’s a good time and it’s quite long; I imagine there’s lots more development to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Slavery, and Rape
jiwiz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
I know this series is hyped up a lot but I personally didn't really care for it, and I'm glad I tried reading it but couldn't bother to keep going. There are definitely some interesting parts of the book, characters I enjoyed and I like the art style too, but I couldn't really understand some of Thorfinn's choices and at times it would feel like of boring and generic to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape
cave_explorer's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a fantastic introduction to this series, it perfectly sets up the world and characters in an interesting, fast-paced way. It’s the first time in a while I’ve felt like 500 pages isn’t NEARLY enough. Read this if you like manga, Vikings, or both. I will be insistently recommending this to my friends like the book whore I am.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Minor: Rape
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