Review: A bit.... over the top.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2013
Ok, now I get it when reviewers said the main character was too much. The one problem I have with this book (and possibly the whole trilogy) is the main character is untouchable! Rather that be in the middle of fighting or with his fellow vikings! Throughout the book he is put up against situations that he miraculously escapes from. Does it get predictable after the first few chapters? A little bit. Honestly Halfdan is beginning to get under my skin.  I'm rooting for the Franks!With that being said, the story is really good and fast paced (much faster than book one.) It seems most of the development took place in book one which has left more room for action and adventure, which is nice. (And there is loads of it) Very few (and I stress that) authors, that I have read, can transport the reader as good as Roberts. I felt as if I was there smelling the smoke and tasting the salted pork or hearing the swords strike and arrows fly. Such amazing skill he has putting life into words.Not quite a 4 but better than a 3. So, 3.5 stars.This book reminds me of a summer blockbuster with some over-the-top action that leaves you saying 'really?' But in the end still entertaining enough that you can walk away satisfied. I'm equally as anxious to read book three as I was to read book two.