The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue by Anonymous

The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue

Penguin Little Black Classics #3

Anonymous

64 pages • first pub 1775 (editions) user-added

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Description

'In two I'll slice the hair-seat / of Helga's kiss-gulper'In this epic tale from the Viking Age that ranges across Scandinavia and Viking Britain, two poets compete for the love of Helga the Fair - with fatal consequences.Introducing Little Black ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
funny 27%
dark 25%
informative 15%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
tense 9%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 22% | Character: 22% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.12

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