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Synopsis
"The time is the tenth century A.D. The newcomers are a proud and bloody-minded people whose kings once changed themselves into wolves. The Norse have advanced as implacably as a glacier from Iceland to the wastes of Greenland and from there to the place they call Vinland the Good. The natives are a bronze-skinned race who have not yet discovered iron and still see themselves as part of nature"--Publisher description.
The Ice-Shirt: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary fantasy depicts the Norse exploration of Vinland (North America) in the 10th century with violent conflict between Norse settlers and indigenous peoples. Expect strong violence, mature themes of colonization, and literary/adult sensibilities.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include cultural genocide, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in historical fantasy and Viking exploration will find a literary take on the first contact between Norse settlers and Native Americans.