186 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099222828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 12 March 1976
Description
In A. D. 922 Ibn Fadlan, the representative of the ruler of Bagdad, City of Peace, crosses the Caspian sea and journeys up the valley of the Volga on a mission to the king of Saqaliba. Before he arrives, he meets with Buliwyf, a powerful Viking ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,274 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
mysterious 40%
tense 37%
informative 35%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gore
186 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099222828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 12 March 1976
Description
In A. D. 922 Ibn Fadlan, the representative of the ruler of Bagdad, City of Peace, crosses the Caspian sea and journeys up the valley of the Volga on a mission to the king of Saqaliba. Before he arrives, he meets with Buliwyf, a powerful Viking ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,274 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
mysterious 40%
tense 37%
informative 35%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gore