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Vinland Saga Deluxe 4
A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose—the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost—but deprives Thorfinn of everything he’s built his life upon…
After the assassination of King Sweyn and the execution of Askeladd, Thorfinn has lost the object of his vengeance, and with it his freedom. Now a broken young man, he labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master’s farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, “Do I still want to live?” Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world…
After the assassination of King Sweyn and the execution of Askeladd, Thorfinn has lost the object of his vengeance, and with it his freedom. Now a broken young man, he labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master’s farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, “Do I still want to live?” Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world…
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624 pages, Hardcover
Published September 3, 2024
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June 27, 2025
“But I do say unto you..
love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which persecute you..
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven.”
The parallel to Thors here is heartbreaking.
Actually, this whole book is heartbreaking.
5 stars
love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which persecute you..
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven.”
The parallel to Thors here is heartbreaking.
Actually, this whole book is heartbreaking.
5 stars
February 2, 2025
I love the juxtaposition between brutality and philosophy that we get here. I remember when I watched the anime, this was when the second season really came into its own and maybe surpassed the first one.
I really don't think theres a work of art that has made me think as much as this one does.
I really don't think theres a work of art that has made me think as much as this one does.
November 30, 2024
The drama! The tension!
The slave arc rolls on, as Thorfinn and Einar finally make their first steps toward freedom. Talk about standing for something you believe in, especially throwing hands for it. Also seeing how the Ketil's family dynamic works adds to the tension.
Watching all the Canute drama unfold was like watching a horror movie between my fingers, waiting for the next bad thing to tip the scales even more. Canute is becoming more ruthless, and making some suffer for the good of the country is a bold tactic. Between the bloodhshed and what's on the horizon, I'm worried.
Capping this off with the fugitive slave and confrontation with Snake, I'm just tense the whole time. Seeing Thorfinn and Snake go toe-to-toe was what I was waiting on, I can only imagine the fallout of what comes next.
The slave arc rolls on, as Thorfinn and Einar finally make their first steps toward freedom. Talk about standing for something you believe in, especially throwing hands for it. Also seeing how the Ketil's family dynamic works adds to the tension.
Watching all the Canute drama unfold was like watching a horror movie between my fingers, waiting for the next bad thing to tip the scales even more. Canute is becoming more ruthless, and making some suffer for the good of the country is a bold tactic. Between the bloodhshed and what's on the horizon, I'm worried.
Capping this off with the fugitive slave and confrontation with Snake, I'm just tense the whole time. Seeing Thorfinn and Snake go toe-to-toe was what I was waiting on, I can only imagine the fallout of what comes next.
September 2, 2025
This is one of the most challenging parts of the greater story to get through. I don’t mean because it’s bad, but because it’s very dark. Thorfinn is truly coming into his new self and seeking a purpose for his resolve. It’s a highly inspiring and motivating aspect of his character and development. Kanute is in full display for this new side of himself and we get to see the terrible things he is capable of. And finally Arnheid, one of the most tragic characters of the story so far. She struggles through so much hardship despite her innocence and idealism. It’s heartbreaking, but her journey and outcome are pivotal to Thorfinn’s legacy.
March 23, 2025
La historia de Thorfinn y Einar como esclavos buscando su libertad vía el trabajo, se va desarrollando y les presenta dilemas. Y el desarrollo de Thorfin, su búsqueda de sentido
Por otro lado los Ketil tendrán que enfrentar cambios, ahora que Canute a llegado a Dinamarca a tomar el lugar de su hermano
Muy bueno recopilatorio de tomos
4.8 stars
Por otro lado los Ketil tendrán que enfrentar cambios, ahora que Canute a llegado a Dinamarca a tomar el lugar de su hermano
Muy bueno recopilatorio de tomos
4.8 stars
July 9, 2025
I continue to love the plot and background details, but not the decompressed, meandering story. These omnibus volumes really help soften the blow of a 6 chapter story about an escaped slave that could have been 2 chapters. That being said, the overall decision to make our hero a slave and introduce an actual Bible quote into a Christian society is delightful.
March 12, 2025
The third book in this volume is great and there are really good things in the second book but the first one was a little bit disappointing. The middle bonus content was funny. I feel some expressions should have been tamed down a bit
January 16, 2025
I enjoyed the beginning 2-3 books more than this. Will definitely continue through to its conclusion though.
February 10, 2025
Thor-finn listen to me~
No man should ever have... enemies~
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No man should ever have... enemies~
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April 15, 2025
Well that was pretty fucking tragic.
September 10, 2025
Thorfin went from being the best fighter in the war, to being a slave. It changes his whole perspective and is interesting watching him grow as a character
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November 18, 2025
6 sterren
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