Nordic Gods and Heroes by Padraic Colum

Nordic Gods and Heroes

Padraic Colum with Willy Pogany (Illustrator)

304 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous informative fast-paced

Description

The age-old legends and tales of Nordic mythology are a common heritage of German, Scandinavian, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. This very readable collection features a rich selection of these time-honored stories, retold in simple dramatic fashion by n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 75%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.92

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