The Penguin Book of Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland

The Penguin Book of Norse Myths

Kevin Crossley-Holland

320 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Od...

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Moods

informative 77%
adventurous 74%
dark 29%
funny 25%
mysterious 18%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 30%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 31% | N/A: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.0

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