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The Mask of Loki

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The Mask of Loki follows the centuries-long battle between the Norse trickster god Loki and the immortal sorcerer Hasan al Sabah, using human avatars throughout history. Starting in the 12th Century Crusades, the story revolves around the final battle in the 21st Century between Loki and al Sabah, with the latest avatar Thomas Gurden being thrust into history. The book features fast-paced martial arts action, sorcery, and explores themes of immortality, gods masquerading as men, and personal transformation. The plot alternates between the tales of Thomas Gurden and Thomas Amnet, delving into historical events like the Templars and the Crusades, creating eerie parallels with current events.

Characters:

Characters include a knight, a trickster god, and an immortal sorcerer, each with complex roles in the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is a mix of dense prose and uneven pacing, showing some divergence from the author's typical style.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around a long-standing conflict involving Loki and an immortal sorcerer, incorporating historical elements and a time-traveling narrative.

Setting:

The setting spans from the Crusades to modern times, integrating history and mythology.

Pacing:

Pacing is uneven, with a slow start leading to a more engaging conclusion.
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Notes:

The Mask of Loki is co-written by Thomas T. Thomas and Roger Zelazny.
It explores the battle between the Norse god Loki and Hasan al Sabah, a legendary assassin.
The story spans several centuries, starting from the 12th Century Crusades to the 21st Century.
The pacing of the book is considered off by some readers, with excitement building mostly towards the end.
Zelazny's typical style is criticized for being diluted due to co-authoring.
The book includes themes of immortality, gods in human form, and personal evolution.
Readers enjoyed the alternating tales of Thomas Gurden and Thomas Amnet.
Some found the ending confusing and unclear, which is unusual for Zelazny's writing.
Despite mixed reviews, many readers found the book enjoyable after a few readings.

From The Publisher:

An eternal duel between good and evil, which began in the thirteenth century, continues as the twenty-first century approaches and Loki tries to put an end to the domination of Ahriman, the Lord of Darkness

 
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