A good viking historical romp. Compares favorably with contemporary viking novels such as those of Giles Kristian. I made a list of my favorite Viking books - add yours!

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A good viking historical romp. Compares favorably with contemporary viking novels such as those of Giles Kristian. I made a list of my favorite Viking books - add yours!

http://www.thehawaiiproject.com/list/Viking-Books--SLmG4mMqgm ( )

What attracted me to reading this series was the author is a journalist, is passionate about the time period, and the best part? He's a an active Viking reenactor. So we've got someone who can write and knows their history well.

But just as one can be a journalist and be a terrific writer, it does not necessarily mean they can write fiction. Low is not one of those people, but this is not to say his story is without problems. The story meanders at times with no point, the character development isn't there, and the plot seems thin on the ground. BUT, it's intriguing. I love the historical aspect that is being presented, and there is a lot of promise to the series. So it's not great, but it's good and will keep you entertained. ( )

A cliché collection.
A touch of otherwordliness makes it rather laughable than exciting, and it's clearly not thought over very well by the author.
At least it's written by someone who knows a thing or two about war and fighting. ( )

Historical novel with a touch of fantasy set in the time of the Vikings. Robert Low has created an adventure story for the modern reader which has the mythic and lyrical tone of the old Nordic sagas. Bloody battles, a quest for a fabulous treasure, curses, ghosts, and a boy on the threshold of manhood thrown into the world of the warriors and coming to terms with his past. ( )