The 13th Warrior Ahmed Ibn Fadlan is an Arab courtier who is sent to the barbaric north because he was seduced by a merchant's wife and was sent on an errand by the Caliph as a punishment. Soon, the Arab leaves the City of Peace and starts his travels to the city of Yiltawar. Soon, though, Ibn Fadlan, the pages and guides encounter trouble with the Oguz Turks, but escape death and continue their travels. …showed first 75 words of 983 total…

…showed last 75 words of 983 total…barbaric customs because the Norsemen are uncivilized while he is a civilized Arab. Many contrasts are evident throughout the story. The best thing about this book was that it was never boring because of the constant change in the subject they were talking about and the suspenseful action and battles. I would definitely recommend this book because it gives a great look into the Viking culture as well as Arab culture while being very entertaining.