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Fin Gall (2013)

by James L. Nelson(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Fore Topsail Enterprises

review 1: Thorgrim Night Wolf and his medieval companions from Vik, Norway fall upon a native curragh on the coast of Ireland, kill every man, and take a most valuable treasure. This treasure lands Thorgrim, and the Norwegians ostensibly led by Thorgrim’s father-in-law Ornolf the Restless, in the midst of bloody rivalries between warring Irish kings and Danish Viking traders. Packed with sword fights, monastery and mead hall sackings, even sea chases, Finn Gall is not just an action thriller. Intrigue, betrayal, and alliances form over the importance of the treasure, while Thorgrim himself cares more for his son Harald, a young warrior of the band, than any plunder. A super natural element reflective of Norse beliefs of the day forms a part of the story, and to author Nelson’s c... moreredit not all the deeds of daring are performed by men. There are no shield maidens here, but Thorgrim and Harald do encounter two capable Irish women of wit and courage. Finn Gall is an intelligent Viking tale, yet not lacking in the fighting and fornicating one hopes for in such stories.
review 2: This is an entertaining read -- very genre driven though -- and almost a predictable ending. There were a few relationships left dangling and my only problem ... and I emphasis the MY part was that with the Norse and Gaelic names I found it hard (because I could not say them) to tie them to specific characters and to then tie those specific characters to any plot within plots, and family tree lines. Left me confused at times, but not confused enough to stop reading:) less

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