Saga : A Novel of Medieval Iceland (Paperback)

from caimanjosh

This was excellent. I felt like it started off a little slowly, but once it got going it really shined. The plotting is excellent. Characters are well-drawn -- realistic, complex, and memorable. The period detail is well-done -- the author clearly did his research here, and you really get the sen...

from Strider66

Pros: engaging, intricate plotlines, lots of political intrigue Cons: the names are confusing for the first few chapters A lot of medieval literature tends to be boring. The way of writing was not a style we normally appreciate today. While there's often a lot of action, there's little character ...

from santhony

Norse exploration and settlement of Iceland, Greenland and "Vinland" are fascinating topics and novels based on these activities are rich with promise. I read this novel soon after reading The King of Vinland's Saga and was not disappointed. Though it appears to be a substantial work, due to heav...

from caimanjosh

This was excellent. I felt like it started off a little slowly, but once it got going it really shined. The plotting is excellent. Characters are well-drawn -- realistic, complex, and memorable. The period detail is well-done -- the author clearly did his research here, and you really get the sen...

from Strider66

Pros: engaging, intricate plotlines, lots of political intrigue Cons: the names are confusing for the first few chapters A lot of medieval literature tends to be boring. The way of writing was not a style we normally appreciate today. While there's often a lot of action, there's little character ...