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)

fiction classics history short stories adventurous medium-paced

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 344 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
funny 32%
dark 22%
sad 22%
informative 19%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.09

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