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333 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007149902
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 04 October 2004
Description
An English boy is captured and raised by Vikings but his fate is tied to that of Alfred, the king of Wessex, the only English kingdom to survive the Danish assault.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,081 reviews
Moods
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 28%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Rape, Cursing, Death of parentMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Blood
333 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007149902
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 04 October 2004
Description
An English boy is captured and raised by Vikings but his fate is tied to that of Alfred, the king of Wessex, the only English kingdom to survive the Danish assault.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,081 reviews
Moods
dark 38%
tense 38%
informative 28%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Rape, Cursing, Death of parentMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Blood