A review by highkingfelagund
The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

If you’re looking for the good parts version of a Norse saga. This is it. Thrilling, adventurous, and full of magic though not much below the surface. Don’t expect the characters to be at all relatable, that’s not a goal of this book.