When We Were Vikings
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald is a debut novel published by Simon and Schuster on January 28, 2020. This 336-page book is written in English and follows the story of Zelda, a twenty-one-year-old Viking enthusiast who lives with her older brother, Gert. Zelda navigates life with a set of personal rules, but when she discovers Gert’s troubling methods to support them, she embarks on her own quest to become legendary.
Readers will find a narrative that blends humor and action as Zelda confronts challenges that test her heroism and love for her brother. The story explores themes of coming of age and the complexities of familial relationships, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. With elements of adventure and a feminist perspective, this book presents an uplifting journey that encourages readers to reflect on their own quests for significance.
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A heart-swelling debut for fans of The Silver Linings Playbook and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Sometimes life isn’t as simple as heroes and villains.
For Zelda, a twenty-one-year-old Viking enthusiast who lives with her older brother, Gert, life is best lived with some basic rules:
1. A smile means “thank you for doing something small that I liked.”
2. Fist bumps and dabs = respect.
3. Strange people are not appreciated in her home.
4. Tomatoes must go in the middle of the sandwich and not get the bread wet.
5. Sometimes the most important things don’t fit on lists.
But when Zelda finds out that Gert has resorted to some questionable—and dangerous—methods to make enough money to keep them afloat, Zelda decides to launch her own quest. Her mission: to be legendary. It isn’t long before Zelda finds herself in a battle that tests the reach of her heroism, her love for her brother, and the depth of her Viking strength.
When We Were Vikings is an uplifting debut about an unlikely heroine whose journey will leave you wanting to embark on a quest of your own, because after all…
We are all legends of our own making.
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