The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum

The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths

Padraic Colum with Willy Pogany (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless tales inspired by Norse mythology. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
informative 40%
funny 20%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.97

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