The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse L. Byock

The Saga of the Volsungs

Jesse L. Byock

fiction classics history adventurous mysterious slow-paced

145 pages | first published 1275

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Based on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet it is also set in ...
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Summary of 347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 45%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
funny 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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