When the main character converted to Christianity, it was done in a believable way and didn’t feel like the author was trying to convince the audience to convert. It felt like it was upheld in a matter of factly way, presenting it as the reality of these men in a much more grounded nature than what I’ve seen in recent depictions of the culture. The Viking aspect of the book didn’t feel overly fetishized like it has felt in recent shows, video games, etc. If there was a moment that felt like unsavory representation, it was because of an unlikable character and not the religion/culture. It felt like everything was given a fair representation. The book portrays a variety of different religions and cultures, and at no point did it feel like it was saying one was lesser than the others. Some things that I want to talk about, mixed in with minor spoilers for those who care: I really enjoyed it, and I would really recommend it to anyone who is interested in reading it. I was in the mood for a book about Vikings, and I picked it up not really expecting much else. This book was an unexpected delight to read.
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