The Saga of the Volsungs by Anonymous

The Saga of the Volsungs

Anonymous with Jesse L. Byock (Translator), Petra Börner (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 1200 (editions)

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Based on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet it is also set in ...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 47%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
emotional 15%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
reflective 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 28%

Average rating

3.91

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