emily_7's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
Great book. Funny, cunning, interesting. Only thing, needs a map\diagram of nine worlds!!!!!!!
Great book. Funny, cunning, interesting. Only thing, needs a map\diagram of nine worlds!!!!!!!
smbrady15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Good. Could’ve been better.
theneighborhoodbookwyrm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
buhrittykuhitty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
niaarea's review against another edition
2.0
Empieza muy divertido, dándole un enfoque muy personal por parte del narrador, Loki, a la mitología nórdica y podemos ver facetas del personaje que hasta ahora no conocemos.
Durante el libro segundo pronto tienes la sensación de simplemente estar leyendo las historias de siempre, solo que contadas en primera persona por él, sin apenas aportar un prisma diferente salvo algunas pinceladas. Esa frescura del principio se pierde pronto y al final estás leyendo la historia de siempre con el personaje de siempre.
Durante el libro tercero se me hizo muy cuesta arriba la lectura. Quitan detalles que me parecen vitales, como el origen de las cadenas de Loki y una parte de la mitología que me resulta muy interesante aquí se me hizo aburrida.
El trozo final se me hace denso y todavía más pesado, la batalla contada con cero gracia.
En definitiva, no creo que merezca nada la pena.
Durante el libro segundo pronto tienes la sensación de simplemente estar leyendo las historias de siempre, solo que contadas en primera persona por él, sin apenas aportar un prisma diferente salvo algunas pinceladas. Esa frescura del principio se pierde pronto y al final estás leyendo la historia de siempre con el personaje de siempre.
Durante el libro tercero se me hizo muy cuesta arriba la lectura. Quitan detalles que me parecen vitales, como el origen de las cadenas de Loki y una parte de la mitología que me resulta muy interesante aquí se me hizo aburrida.
El trozo final se me hace denso y todavía más pesado, la batalla contada con cero gracia.
En definitiva, no creo que merezca nada la pena.
maxsebastian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Telling the Norse cannon from Loki's perspective, The Gospel of Loki reads as a sort of cross between Circe and Norse Mythology (although it came out years before both of them). Entralling and yet clearly not someone you'd trust as a friend, Loki's voice, as written by Harris and performed by Corduner is absolutely fantastic. While containing a similar cast to the Thor movies and wider Marvel universe, the characters and stories here feel distinct, Loki is introduced to the Aesir as Odin's brother, not Thor's, for instance. In more than just its title, Harris references the Bible in this story, providing some interesting comparisons that are worthy of more thought.
caitlinxx05's review
4.0
Let there be…
Maybe more a 4,5⭐️ but still thinking.
First and foremost, as a Marvel-Loki fan, this was a little tougher to get into because he’s set in my head in a certain way and that idea needs to be completely let go. There needs to be nothing. Only then can you really take this retelling in in its fullest.
Once you’re set like that, it’s easy to pick up on what Loki’s like and man. No Loki can catch a break, can they?
I loved the way he was, the way he reacted to certain things, and especially the way he narrated it all. It’s a wonderfully written book and even if it hurts that he hurts, gets hurt, over and over and over, you keep reading. It keeps pulling you in.
I won’t be reading book 2, I know that. But this retelling definitely hit well.
Maybe more a 4,5⭐️ but still thinking.
First and foremost, as a Marvel-Loki fan, this was a little tougher to get into because he’s set in my head in a certain way and that idea needs to be completely let go. There needs to be nothing. Only then can you really take this retelling in in its fullest.
Once you’re set like that, it’s easy to pick up on what Loki’s like and man. No Loki can catch a break, can they?
I loved the way he was, the way he reacted to certain things, and especially the way he narrated it all. It’s a wonderfully written book and even if it hurts that he hurts, gets hurt, over and over and over, you keep reading. It keeps pulling you in.
I won’t be reading book 2, I know that. But this retelling definitely hit well.
minolie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25