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

2 reviews

redheadorganist's review against another edition

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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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wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Reading this book had me falling in love with this mythos. The introduction and map of the Nine Worlds beautifully set the stage for the stories within, and I thought the writer did a great job ordering the myths in an easy-to-understand timeline. It certainly piqued my curiosity and sparked a desire to learn more. 
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