Reviews tagging 'Gore'

The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths: Gods Of The Vikings by Kevin Crossley-Holland

2 reviews

redheadorganist's review against another edition

adventurous informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Most of the 32 myths are only a few pages long, however some of them still drag. Lots of difficult names. There are notes discussing the sources and history of each myth, however they are at the end, so you could read the stories without those. There is a balance between the academic portion and storytelling but overall not an engaging read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content

ambdocksey22's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Fatphobia, Gore, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War