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Finn's Fate
by
Michael Wills (Goodreads Author)
This is the story of an epic journey in the tenth century which takes three young men from Lapland to Denmark where they become crew members on "Ulf", a Viking ship. They cross the North sea to plunder Anglo Saxon England. The book is linked to authentic historical events and culminates in a disaster for the crew.
In 2010, while building a road in southern England, the deca...more
In 2010, while building a road in southern England, the deca...more
Hardcover, 312 pages
Published
March 29th 2012
by Book Guild Limited
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I have to say that I bought this book because I was in a Viking mood, i was riding the crest of the Raven (Giles Kristian) wave, having read the Raven series for the second time, I wanted more Viking exploits, I had already read the oathsworn (Rob Low) twice I wanted something new.
I saw this book and despite the bloody awful cover I was intrigued. (seriously who ever came up with that cover wants shooting... it does nothing to pull in the casual or new reader). Just look at some of the great cov...more
I saw this book and despite the bloody awful cover I was intrigued. (seriously who ever came up with that cover wants shooting... it does nothing to pull in the casual or new reader). Just look at some of the great cov...more
First of all I'd like to say that I very much like the cover of the book. I got "Finn's Fate" as a Goodreads giveaway and was positively surprised when I opened my package with the book inside. The cover really made me interested in the story, much more than the description on the back.
Once I started reading I got into the story very fast, the characters became alive and I wanted to know how the journey of the three brothers continues. The style of writing was for me quite unusual, with short di...more
Once I started reading I got into the story very fast, the characters became alive and I wanted to know how the journey of the three brothers continues. The style of writing was for me quite unusual, with short di...more
Finn´s fate is the author´s first novel. It relates the story of three
brothers who leave Lapland, the land of the Sami, to find their fortunes.
Their travels develop into an adventurous Viking journey. We follow the
brother´s struggle for survival and get an interesting insight into the
rigours of life at that time. The author is a knowledgeable sailor and
incorporates much authentic historical detail in a skilful way. The
rough ways of the Vikings and their actions grip the reader´s attention
throug...more
brothers who leave Lapland, the land of the Sami, to find their fortunes.
Their travels develop into an adventurous Viking journey. We follow the
brother´s struggle for survival and get an interesting insight into the
rigours of life at that time. The author is a knowledgeable sailor and
incorporates much authentic historical detail in a skilful way. The
rough ways of the Vikings and their actions grip the reader´s attention
throug...more
I really really enjoyed this book. As an historical mystery adventure it has everything I was looking for in a book. To top it off I found myself learning things about a period of history I knew very little about. It has clearly been really well researched but doesn't feel like a lecture. The book is about all the characters and you just get drawn into their lives and into the time and place that they lived. I stayed up far too late to finish it which is always a good sign.
I absolutely recommend...more
I absolutely recommend...more
I received this book free from a GoodReads First Read giveaway and I'm really happy that I did. There's no doubt about the amount of research that went into the writing of this book. There are many historical facts woven into the tale of Finn and his brothers. I was instantly captivated by the description of Finn's family and their way of life. The characters came alive and I felt as though I was experiencing their journey right along with them. Finn's Fate is very well written. It was a pleasur...more
First of all I love the cover. I have a bit of a nautical obsession so putting a ship on the cover will always pique my interest. This book exceeded my expectations. It is a classic hero takes a journey in the form of a viking saga. A blend of fact and fiction with a lot of historical detail. I was educated and entertained at the same time. I found the story exciting and touching. I highly recommend it and look forward to more novels by Michael Wills.
I recommended this book to book club based on the number of 5-star ratings it received. I was very disappointed in the book. I liked it, but it was nothing special.
A simple tale, told with an absolute wealth of detail about Viking life. Fascinating. It'd be a good book to read aloud - although not to children.
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I was born on the Isle of Wight and after attending school there, I trained to be a teacher in Birmingham. After a career in education both in UK and in Europe, I now have time to write about things which fascinate me, and foremost among my many interests is history. I like to tell stories about ordinary people who get caught up in historical events and thereby portray the lives of characters both...more
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