Review of The Golden Sword

[Silvio Omutsiambo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Golden Sword" by William Harmening.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Two Viking clans, led by Ivar Ingold and Alrek Styr, respectively, have to reach a consensus and elect one king to lead all of them. Each clan prefers their leader to take the king's role, which causes more chaos and differences, making it difficult to reach a solution. One day, when both clans' officials meet to discuss leadership matters, an old sage interrupts them and announces that a Viking king has to possess an ancient golden sword. Alrek dismissed the older man's idea and ordered him out.

Ivar's son, Aaric, is troubled by the old sage's words. He knows the other clan's leader is a dictator and lusts for power, and he would do anything to be king. For that matter, he wants to look for the golden sword and make his father proud. The Golden Sword by William Harmening narrates the journey of a young Aaric in search of a mysterious golden sword on a foreign island.

I enjoyed the plot of the story. It was easy to follow, and the transition of events was perfectly done. The author created mysteries and conflicts which he later had to solve through the use of his main characters. Moreover, the book explores past events to connect with current ones, making it more appealing. I also appreciate the author for using common vocabulary that was easy to absorb. I did not encounter any troublesome phrases that would have sent me to a dictionary. Additionally, the sketch pictures connected my mind and the author. Because of the sketches, I could visualize the story's environment.

Furthermore, this book is educational. It teaches virtues such as kindness, forgiveness, and love. For instance, Kira, even when she had the chance to kill Arlek, forgave him for having enslaved her and caused the deaths of her family members. On the other hand, King Haldor sacrificed his life to fight dragons so they wouldn't go after his people. Although the book was fictitious, its non-human characters had human qualities. For example, the wolf's communication ability added flavor to the story. I enjoyed this book's fighting scenes and mysterious adventures. The scenes of Aaric fighting a witch and his friends crossing a swamp full of dragons were fascinating.

The book was flawless, so I did not dislike anything about it. Its editors did exceptional work. Therefore, I rate this fantastic book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to individuals interested in mystical tales.

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[Christiana Legbara]

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[Silvio Omutsiambo]

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[Okorji98]

I enjoyed the plot of the story. It was easy to follow, and the transition of events was perfectly done.