The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue by Anonymous

The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue

Penguin Little Black Classics #3

Anonymous with Katrina C. Attwood (Translator)

53 pages • first pub 1775 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry religion short stories adventurous medium-paced
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'In two I'll slice the hair-seat / of Helga's kiss-gulper'In this epic tale from the Viking Age that ranges across Scandinavia and Viking Britain, two poets compete for the love of Helga the Fair - with fatal consequences.Introducing Little Black ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 28%
funny 22%
challenging 18%
sad 16%
informative 14%
tense 12%
emotional 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 24% | Character: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.09

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