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 offer glimpses of a realistic narrative style, written in chronological order, reminiscent of Sturla's work in "Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar." The starting point of the saga remains uncertain: whether it began with Magnus' accession to the throne or his birth.