qingyboi's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
astras010's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
cozybookswtea's review
3.0
I'm a big fan of the Nordic mythology so starting this book was very exciting!
It was a fast paced book with a lot of violence which stays true to the mythology. It was a nice no-brain kind of read, I didn't have to think while reading it - I could just enjoy it as it unfolded.
This is the first book in a series called the Ragnarok Era and I'm looking forward to getting to know these characters more.
It was a fast paced book with a lot of violence which stays true to the mythology. It was a nice no-brain kind of read, I didn't have to think while reading it - I could just enjoy it as it unfolded.
This is the first book in a series called the Ragnarok Era and I'm looking forward to getting to know these characters more.
vailynst's review
3.0
Notes:
Too much tell & now enough show. I have the first three books in a bundle pack. I hope the setting, plot & characters will develop into a rich story. (It probably won't.)
Too much tell & now enough show. I have the first three books in a bundle pack. I hope the setting, plot & characters will develop into a rich story. (It probably won't.)
jessielzimmer's review
1.0
*1 star because I had to, really 0 stars*
Such a fucking snore-fest. Odin is a whiney little bitch. Poor emo boy, no one can be as sad as he is. Cry, bitch, repeat. The only one even vaguely interesting is Tyr, but he's not the star. Instead, we have whiney, bitchy Odin who thinks he's better and sadder than anyone else. Also, women are dangerous she-devils who are only good for fucking. Meanwhile, this book can't pick a damn tone and style. It jumps between being a poor man's Tolkien or trying to be some modern-day Viking tale. Go read [b:Prince of Fools|18693743|Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War, #1)|Mark Lawrence|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385072473l/18693743._SY75_.jpg|25595312] instead. While I haven't finished the whole series, that one book if far better than this garbage. DNF at 7% (28 pages).
Such a fucking snore-fest. Odin is a whiney little bitch. Poor emo boy, no one can be as sad as he is. Cry, bitch, repeat. The only one even vaguely interesting is Tyr, but he's not the star. Instead, we have whiney, bitchy Odin who thinks he's better and sadder than anyone else. Also, women are dangerous she-devils who are only good for fucking. Meanwhile, this book can't pick a damn tone and style. It jumps between being a poor man's Tolkien or trying to be some modern-day Viking tale. Go read [b:Prince of Fools|18693743|Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War, #1)|Mark Lawrence|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385072473l/18693743._SY75_.jpg|25595312] instead. While I haven't finished the whole series, that one book if far better than this garbage. DNF at 7% (28 pages).
its_justine's review
3.0
I’m a fan of anything mythology related and couldn’t pass up the chance to give this a go when I spotted it on the SPFBO 2018 list. It’s beautiful cover and interesting blurb promising a new, imaginative take on the beginnings of the Norse gods only added to my curiosity.
The Apples of Idunn is an action-packed story of jarl’s journey to becoming a god amongst men. Along every path he encounters trials and tribulations while making promises he intends to keep, occasionally influenced by his inner rage and usually without contemplating the consequences.
We’re introduced to a variety of alluring characters, both human and otherwise, who wonderfully balance the story-telling and conflict throughout. While we get glimpses into the lives of some, others are completely shrouded in mystery causing readers to want to solve the many puzzles surrounding both them and the plot line.
This was an ambitious beginning to a four-book saga with it’s ending wrapping up nicely, but also leaving me curious for more.
The Apples of Idunn is an action-packed story of jarl’s journey to becoming a god amongst men. Along every path he encounters trials and tribulations while making promises he intends to keep, occasionally influenced by his inner rage and usually without contemplating the consequences.
We’re introduced to a variety of alluring characters, both human and otherwise, who wonderfully balance the story-telling and conflict throughout. While we get glimpses into the lives of some, others are completely shrouded in mystery causing readers to want to solve the many puzzles surrounding both them and the plot line.
This was an ambitious beginning to a four-book saga with it’s ending wrapping up nicely, but also leaving me curious for more.
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