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252 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061782633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 922 A.D. The refined Arab courtier Ibn Fadlan is accompanying a party of Viking warriors back to their home. He is appalled by their customs—the gratuitous sexuality of their women, their disregard for cleanliness, and their cold-blooded sac...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,137 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
mysterious 40%
tense 34%
informative 28%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 19% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Gore, Sexual content, SlaveryModerate
Racism, Religious bigotry, Misogyny252 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061782633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 922 A.D. The refined Arab courtier Ibn Fadlan is accompanying a party of Viking warriors back to their home. He is appalled by their customs—the gratuitous sexuality of their women, their disregard for cleanliness, and their cold-blooded sac...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,137 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
mysterious 40%
tense 34%
informative 28%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 19% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Sexual content, SlaveryModerate
Racism, Religious bigotry, Misogyny