December 18, 2020
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
Zelda is a young adult who is on the spectrum and diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome. She lives with her brother Gert. Zelda is obsessed with Vikings to the point of dressing like a Viking and carrying a sword. Her goal is to live a legendary life based on Viking values. When she learns that Gert has resorted to some illegal activities and questionable companions to support them, she determines that it is up to her to save Gert and herself.
This one wasn't for me. I had a problem getting into this book since it was hard to relate to the characters. There are a lot of positive reviews but I found Zelda to be a difficult narrator. When narrators are on the spectrum, I always wonder how accurately the author is portraying them. The author addresses a number of controversial topics including a long section on how Zelda wants to have sex with her boyfriend who is also on the spectrum, and how developmentally delayed young adults still have the same desires and needs as other young adults. I do love the cover art.
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