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(More customer reviews)Basically, I enjoyed the book. I very quickly began to care about following the plot and ongoing events once I got into the story. I especially began to identify with, and care about, Glyndr as she awakens to and follows her destiny. I am already hoping to learn of her future exploits in the new world, adventures that I am guessing will probably be on the America continent. One criticism I would make is that it seemed to me she too rapidly made the transition from beginner to accepted "expert" in the art and skills of a Rune Master. This made it slightly difficult for me to get into the story at the very beginning. Also, maybe because I am an older adult and am unfamiliar with the genre, a brief introduction to terms such as Runes and Jarls, etc would have been useful. I assume that the younger age group for whom the book seems primarily directed might be more familiar with this language. A map of the territories that are described would have helped me to orient better as the plot progressed. Aside from these minor points it provided enough ongoing adventure to keep my interest. It was a Good Read,
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In 9th century Norway, 16-year-old Glyndr rejects the marriage expected of her seeking instead to learn the magical powers of “The Runes of Odin," part one of The Rune Master Saga. The village rune master agrees to train Glyndr, but her training intensifies when they learn of dark spells on the land helping King Harald become sole ruler of Norway. Only the force of the prophecy of three, never created before, can oppose the evil rune master serving the King.In part two, Glyndr and her trader brother leave Norway and join others looking for new lives in “New World." They follow the trade route to Iceland where they and the other settlers meet opposition from the native angakkug-shaman. He uses his influence with the spirits of the land to interfere with the progress of the settlement. Glyndr attempts to counter his interference but also faces a dangerous volcano threatening the settlers.Glyndr and her brother seek adventure and a new trade route to “Green Land" in part three but find the threat of war among the natives when they arrive. Glyndr foretells of many deaths and endures a brutal winter in the native camp before she understands the full message of the runes with its clue to returning harmony to the land.
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