j_ardis's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theresa__13's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
natescobar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
bartlebybleaney's review against another edition
4.0
I was really glad to finally get an overview of Norse mythology. The interlude about the Volsungs seems out of place, and I was already somewhat familiar with it, but it was good reading all the same. It's interesting to see how parts of these stories have been used by modern writers in their own way: most obviously Lewis and Tolkien, but I suspect also George R.R. Martin.
dianaaloysiousalvarez's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
4.0
kelseyjobrien's review
3.0
This is a good introduction to Norse mythology. When I picked this book up, I was looking for an overview of all the stories that make up the mythology, and this met my expectations.
It read like a detailed beginning to all the myths, and the writing was good, I think. The dialogue between the characters was funny, especially Loki, but he is the god of mischief so I guess that's what you'd expect, and the other details, like the settings and what the people's clothes looked like were written well too.
With that being said, it wasn't super detailed, and it was definitely a quick read that high schoolers and maybe even middle schoolers could read and not have any trouble with, but it was informative, and covered the beginning, middle, and end of the beliefs.
If you're looking for an in depth view of Norse mythology, then you might want to check out something like The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland, but if you want a Norse Myths 101 introduction, then this is the book for you.
It read like a detailed beginning to all the myths, and the writing was good, I think. The dialogue between the characters was funny, especially Loki, but he is the god of mischief so I guess that's what you'd expect, and the other details, like the settings and what the people's clothes looked like were written well too.
With that being said, it wasn't super detailed, and it was definitely a quick read that high schoolers and maybe even middle schoolers could read and not have any trouble with, but it was informative, and covered the beginning, middle, and end of the beliefs.
If you're looking for an in depth view of Norse mythology, then you might want to check out something like The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland, but if you want a Norse Myths 101 introduction, then this is the book for you.
iceangel9's review
4.0
A great introduction to Norse mythology. This book contains stories regarding all aspects of Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes. If you know nothing about Norse mythology, this is the place to start.
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