'Norse Mythology' by Neil Gaiman is a collection of retellings of Norse myths, centered around gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki. Gaiman's writing style has been described as engaging and reminiscent of oral storytelling, with a mix of humor, seriousness, and a touch of fantasy. The book covers various incidents such as Odin becoming the All Father, Thor's journey to the Land of the Giants, and the coming of Ragnarok, the end of all days.
Gaiman's interpretations bring new life to familiar characters like Thor, Odin, and Loki, adding depth and humor to their personalities. The book offers a fresh take on Norse mythology, making the ancient tales accessible and entertaining for a wide audience. Through short stories and narratives, Gaiman navigates through the complex world of gods, giants, and magic, providing an engaging and quick read for both newcomers and mythology enthusiasts alike.
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From The Publisher:
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE CO-AUTHOR OF GOOD OMENS, NOW A MAJOR AMAZON PRIME SERIES
'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS
'The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories' OBSERVER
The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her.
From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman.
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This was a great telling of Norse Mythology. It was engaging and once you picked it up it was hard to put down. My favorite of the stories came early in the book, who doesn't like gods crossdressing? Loki is a complex character and is both likable and unlikable.
An entertaining read covering the beginning of time as well as stories of Norse gods including Odin, Thor and Loki among others. Out of the 16 stories presented, my favorite was "Freya's unusual wedding" which is a fun story involving giants, Thor and trickery. Although I read about Norse gods before, Gaiman breathes new life into these myths and invites the reader into a world full of unimaginable feats of strength as well as a world of unspeakable sorry. This is a great book for those who love mythology as well as fans of Neil Gaiman.
I love books about mythology
seems like it was a money maker for gaiman
i almost dnf'ed this when it really just looked like a primer for stories on norse mythology
but then gaiman slipped in a bit of his wit, a twist of wry humor, a melancholy foreshadowing
so i finished it since it's only a couple hundred pages
not a great book, but it has gaiman's touch as well as his name to make it a big seller
****3.0****
I kind of have mixed feelings for this book. Though I liked it I was a bit disappointed and for strangely unknown reasons. But as the days pass, I think I was expecting more of "Mighty Thor" stories and found "The Mighty Thor" was sometimes stupid, uncertain, show-off.
Gaiman's interpretation of Norse Myths are really great when told in his way, the colors change, the air has a different aura. Then I have not read Norse Myths in any form so Gaiman's Norse Mythology is like my Bible (For Now).
I liked many stories in the book ,"Freya's Unusual Wedding", "Hymir and Thor's Fishing Expedition", "The Treasure of the Gods" and "The master Builder" were my favorites.
When I was expecting something from Thor , It was Loki that I enjoyed the most. Loki, the cunning, whom I went on reading in almost all the stories and laughed out loud.
Of course it was Loki. It's always Loki.”
“That was the thing about Loki. You resented him even when you were at your most grateful, and you were grateful to him even when you hated him the most.”
“Loki was not evil, although he was certainly not a force for good. Loki was . . . complicated.”
See, I really love Loki!
No comments of Gaiman's narration which was electric as ever.
Happy Reading!!
A nice anthology about Norse mythology. Neil does a good job of capturing the readers attention in these short stories. As always Loki is still the best character
These small stories are easy to read and entertaining. I also learned that most of the gods are assholes (Tyr is pretty cool though).
What can you read after
Norse Mythology?
About the Author:
Neil Gaiman is the creator of The Sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013), Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) and a retelling of the Norse myths: Norse Mythology (2017). His short story collections include Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean's first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), two Doctor Who episodes, and Good Omens (2019).
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