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jaan's review
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Loved this book! I am a huge fan of stories like these, which are simply stories and nothing more. Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness: Arab Travellers in the Far North (Penguin Classics) is a great historical resource to pair with this, especially the first half. I really enjoyed watching people from his travels come to life in this novella. A short, edible book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Alcohol and War