A review by fieldofhats
Vinland Saga, Volume 1 by Makoto Yukimura

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best graphic novels I have ever read. I was a little weary to start because stories about vikings are hit or miss for me, especially if they’re written by men. But this story has so much to say about positive masculinity and how violence rarely solves anything. On top of the amazing themes, the story is phenomenal, the art is fantastic, and the action is exciting. This first book was a wonderful stand-alone story that also set up the future volumes incredibly well. The main character of the series still has much to learn, but his journey and themes are set up amazingly in this first volume. If you like manga, vikings, or fantasy/action stories, read Vinland Saga!
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