The small fragments we have show us glimpses of a realistic narrative style, written in strict chronological order, reminiscent of Sturla's work in Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar. It is not known whether the narrative started with Magnus' accession to the throne upon his father's death, thus continuing the narrative of Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar, or whether it started with Magnus' birth, as the beginning of the saga is not preserved.
The fragments we have provide a glimpse into a realistic narrative style, written chronologically, similar to Sturla's work in "Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar." The beginning of the saga is unclear: whether it started with Magnus' ascension to the throne or his birth.