Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

Norse Mythology

Neil Gaiman

283 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy religion adventurous informative fast-paced

Description

Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
informative 58%
funny 48%
lighthearted 30%
dark 19%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 11%
reflective 7%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
tense 4%
hopeful 3%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.06

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