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Synopsis
Now a major motion picture from Touchstone Films, starring Antonio Banderas. In the year A.D. 922, a refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Baghdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors on their journey to the barbaric North. He is appalled by Viking customs--the wanton sexuality of their pale, angular women, their disregard for cleanliness, their cold-blooded human sacrifices. But only in the depths of the Northland does he learn the horrifying truth: he has been enlisted to combat a terror that comes under cover of night to slaughter the Vikings and devour their flesh.
The 13th Warrior: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult historical fantasy with strong violence including human sacrifice, cannibalism, and graphic combat. Contains mature descriptions of Viking customs and sexuality. Dark horror elements throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the visceral historical adventure and clash-of-cultures narrative as an Arab diplomat faces Viking warriors and something far worse.