The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson, Michael Meyer

477 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

The book is set in the late 10th century & follows the adventures of Orm ("serpent"), called "Red" for his hair & his temper, a native of Scania. The story portrays the political situation of Europe in the later Viking Age, Andalusia under...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 46%
lighthearted 38%
informative 15%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.11

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