The thrall of Leif the Lucky a story of Viking days Ottilie Adelina Liljencrantz 9781177869508 Books
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The thrall of Leif the Lucky a story of Viking days Ottilie Adelina Liljencrantz 9781177869508 Books
This book, originally published in 1902, was reprinted just days before I bought it. I had been searching hard for quality historical fiction on the Viking era. This book has some pros and cons.The basic story tells of a teenage English nobleman named Alfred who was taken captive by Viking raiders and sold as a slave (a thrall) in Norway. As it happens, he winds up belonging to Leif the Lucky (Leif Erikson.) He has been raised and educated as a noble all his life, so taking the position of a slave is understandably difficult; however, his peers and employer eventually recognize that he is something special and give him special favor. His devotion to honor and courage is an important theme of the book. There is a lot of swordfighting. An important distinction between him and his baser companions is his appreciation for gentility. Leif recognizes this in him and appreciates it.
Leif is an imposing and impressive character, held in honor by his men and king. The story imagines an interesting situation, namely, Leif returning to his father Erik the Red in Greenland, charged by the Christian king of Norway with converting the stubborn old man and others in turn. Leif is sincere in his new faith and his devotion to the king, though the idea of going home to try to convert his dad is understandably stressful, and the encounter is effectively and portrayed. It causes a lot of conflict in the community, and characters in Leif's party are warned not to get into fights with Erik's men or to bring dishonor on the Christian cause. All this was well done.
The story, which is unfolding fairly nicely, is derailed when the main character decides to disobey Leif's strictest orders and goes to consult a local witch to gain information about why a certain fellow hates him and how he can get his freedom. This act is discovered and creates a breach with Leif that takes years and a lot of extraordinary events to resolve. However, ultimately the main characters wind up in Vinland, exploring North America. They return home to Greenland at the end of the book.
The book has a strong romantic thread as Alvin has fallen in love with real life Valkyrie or shield maiden Helga, who is a foster daughter of Leif. Of course, a thrall cannot court her, and that is one of the conflicts of the story, which is ultimately resolved. Helga is an enjoyable character, a teen who initially hates the thought of going home to Greenland to be wrapped in yards and yards of cloth by her foster mother, who wouldn't approve of her warrior ways. However, she is wise enough to adapt when it's in her better interest. Though haughty at first, she is teachable enough to change. She and Alvin conduct themselves honorably throughout their long and complicated courtship that involves hiding him and disguising his identity for a prolonged period of time. There are a couple of other likable young people in the book who are friends of Helga and Alvin, and it is altogether a good story.
The negatives are the visit to the witch, which was too disturbing for my 9 and 10 year old, and a scene close to the end of the book in which a bad character is attacked and tortured to death by natives in North America (presumably Native Americans.) They are portrayed in a most unfavorable light, animalistic, taking pleasure in torturing him to death. Our hero Alvin, driven by honor, wants to rescue his enemy who has done him nothing but harm the entire book; however, his strong friend restrains him and he cannot do so. The torture is not graphic but I still could have done without it. If you were reading this book aloud and knew what was coming you could summarize and skip over it, with the point being that Alvin wanted to save his enemy but his friend wouldn't let him. There is a measure of poetic justice in that the fellow who was murdered had been sowing evil seeds over the course of the entire book and more or less had it coming. In the end, Alvin is restored to his master Leif, whom he has served faithfully in disguise for the latter part of the book, and things work out right for the lovers too. It's a good book, minus those flaws. I would recommend it for probably 12 and up. The emphasis on honor and personal accomplishment - showing oneself to be a person of worth and honor through courage, skill, loyalty, and devotion - will resonate with readers.
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The thrall of Leif the Lucky a story of Viking days Ottilie Adelina Liljencrantz 9781177869508 Books Reviews
I LOVE, FIND A FIRST EDITION OF 1902, BY A.C.McCLURG & Co. CHICAGO, 1902. in my husband's library, HAPPY TO READ IT.
Defenitely a most read for any Nordic fan. Very in depth and takes you right in the Viking Longship. Maybe some day someone will make a movie using this book. Could use a few good viking movies.
I likes the history behind the story and if your wanting to learn something it is a very good book to read for entertainment and educational .
I read my first book for pleasure at age 30 in 01. I now have a library of hundreds. This author will take her place in it beside HOWERD, HAYDEN, JORDAN, LACKEY, MOON and J.R.R.T.
good book
It is a good story of my ancestors. Passes the time at my acupuncture sessions. I recommend this to any history buffs.
Excellent detail on life in the Viking era; plot a bit too romantic to be real. But this would be excellent teen reading.
This book, originally published in 1902, was reprinted just days before I bought it. I had been searching hard for quality historical fiction on the Viking era. This book has some pros and cons.
The basic story tells of a teenage English nobleman named Alfred who was taken captive by Viking raiders and sold as a slave (a thrall) in Norway. As it happens, he winds up belonging to Leif the Lucky (Leif Erikson.) He has been raised and educated as a noble all his life, so taking the position of a slave is understandably difficult; however, his peers and employer eventually recognize that he is something special and give him special favor. His devotion to honor and courage is an important theme of the book. There is a lot of swordfighting. An important distinction between him and his baser companions is his appreciation for gentility. Leif recognizes this in him and appreciates it.
Leif is an imposing and impressive character, held in honor by his men and king. The story imagines an interesting situation, namely, Leif returning to his father Erik the Red in Greenland, charged by the Christian king of Norway with converting the stubborn old man and others in turn. Leif is sincere in his new faith and his devotion to the king, though the idea of going home to try to convert his dad is understandably stressful, and the encounter is effectively and portrayed. It causes a lot of conflict in the community, and characters in Leif's party are warned not to get into fights with Erik's men or to bring dishonor on the Christian cause. All this was well done.
The story, which is unfolding fairly nicely, is derailed when the main character decides to disobey Leif's strictest orders and goes to consult a local witch to gain information about why a certain fellow hates him and how he can get his freedom. This act is discovered and creates a breach with Leif that takes years and a lot of extraordinary events to resolve. However, ultimately the main characters wind up in Vinland, exploring North America. They return home to Greenland at the end of the book.
The book has a strong romantic thread as Alvin has fallen in love with real life Valkyrie or shield maiden Helga, who is a foster daughter of Leif. Of course, a thrall cannot court her, and that is one of the conflicts of the story, which is ultimately resolved. Helga is an enjoyable character, a teen who initially hates the thought of going home to Greenland to be wrapped in yards and yards of cloth by her foster mother, who wouldn't approve of her warrior ways. However, she is wise enough to adapt when it's in her better interest. Though haughty at first, she is teachable enough to change. She and Alvin conduct themselves honorably throughout their long and complicated courtship that involves hiding him and disguising his identity for a prolonged period of time. There are a couple of other likable young people in the book who are friends of Helga and Alvin, and it is altogether a good story.
The negatives are the visit to the witch, which was too disturbing for my 9 and 10 year old, and a scene close to the end of the book in which a bad character is attacked and tortured to death by natives in North America (presumably Native Americans.) They are portrayed in a most unfavorable light, animalistic, taking pleasure in torturing him to death. Our hero Alvin, driven by honor, wants to rescue his enemy who has done him nothing but harm the entire book; however, his strong friend restrains him and he cannot do so. The torture is not graphic but I still could have done without it. If you were reading this book aloud and knew what was coming you could summarize and skip over it, with the point being that Alvin wanted to save his enemy but his friend wouldn't let him. There is a measure of poetic justice in that the fellow who was murdered had been sowing evil seeds over the course of the entire book and more or less had it coming. In the end, Alvin is restored to his master Leif, whom he has served faithfully in disguise for the latter part of the book, and things work out right for the lovers too. It's a good book, minus those flaws. I would recommend it for probably 12 and up. The emphasis on honor and personal accomplishment - showing oneself to be a person of worth and honor through courage, skill, loyalty, and devotion - will resonate with readers.
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