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A review by palmkd
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I am glad to have finally read this one after the cover caught my eye a long time ago, even if the story was nothing like what I thought it was about after reading the description!
Zelda approaches life from the viewpoint of a modern day viking. She has rules for most things which help her function and her tribe, mainly her brother and his sometimes girlfriend, come first before all else. She knows her brain works differently than other's due to her mom's poor choices (aka drinking while pregnant with Zelda) but that doesn't mean she's incapable. She's passionate about vikings and loves learning new facts about them and sharing them with those around her.
This story tells Zelda's quest to become a legendary viking in her own right, despite the challenges and villains the world throws her way.
It's a coming of age story very different from most I've read and I do believe it was well written. I can't really speak to the disability rep, but it felt well done seeing things from Zelda's perspective.
Zelda approaches life from the viewpoint of a modern day viking. She has rules for most things which help her function and her tribe, mainly her brother and his sometimes girlfriend, come first before all else. She knows her brain works differently than other's due to her mom's poor choices (aka drinking while pregnant with Zelda) but that doesn't mean she's incapable. She's passionate about vikings and loves learning new facts about them and sharing them with those around her.
This story tells Zelda's quest to become a legendary viking in her own right, despite the challenges and villains the world throws her way.
It's a coming of age story very different from most I've read and I do believe it was well written. I can't really speak to the disability rep, but it felt well done seeing things from Zelda's perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Medical content
Minor: Drug use
Brain injury, Drug possession/dealing,