The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson

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A beloved Viking saga and masterpiece of historical fiction, The Long Ships is a high spirited adventure that stretches from Scandinavia to Spain, England, Ireland, and beyond. Frans Gunnar Bengtsson's The Long Ships resurrects the fantastic world...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 56%
lighthearted 32%
informative 16%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 38%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.17

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