I'm wondering if anyone has some recommendations for books that are similar in nature to the show, i.e. medieval warring clans, but not goofy or aimed for teens.
My first choice is the obvious, A Song of Ice and Fire, which can be slow at times but is otherwise awesome. My second is Bounds of Redemption which is another great series. It even has a race of people called Galatai which are very viking-like complete with the raping, plunder, pillage and going up against more civilized kingdoms that grossly outnumber them. What I'm really looking for are more books that have cool Ragnar type characters, who are smart, funny, and don't hesitate to kill. I'm sick of books that try to make the "good" guy so good that he never takes a life.
Any other suggestions? We could start a list.
