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452 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316566926
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: "Redhook Books/Orbit"
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Description
Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs's extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power. All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest w...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
mysterious 14%
sad 11%
reflective 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content
452 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316566926
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: "Redhook Books/Orbit"
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Description
Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs's extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power. All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest w...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
mysterious 14%
sad 11%
reflective 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content