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Toni (4 KP) rated Norse Mythology in Books

Oct 7, 2018  
Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.4 (38 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great Read
I have just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys Norse mythology and any marvel fan who wants to know the history behind the comic God and his family.
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Norse Mythology in Books

Mar 8, 2022  
Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.4 (38 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Norse Mythology
By Neil Gaiman
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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 true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.

Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.


Quick read and so good I really enjoyed Gaimans retellings!
  
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Kyera (8 KP) rated For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds in Books

Feb 1, 2018  
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds
Rick Riordan | 2016 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was your typical, hilarious Rick Riordan companion novel. Like Percy Jackson telling us in his witty way about Greek mythology in the two books about Greek Gods and Greek Heroes… Various residents of Hotel Valhalla tell us about Norse mythology. It was filled with interviews, stories and jokes. Part encyclopedia and part comedy sketch. I do wish that it was longer and more in depth. Generally, people know more about Greek mythology than they do about other types, so it would be great to have a more expansive discussion about the gods, goddesses, monsters and origin stories in Norse Mythology. Perhaps this will be rectified in a future expanded novel? That would be my one criticism for this book, otherwise it was a fantastic, quick, funny read. Highly recommended for middle grade and young adult readers who are already fans of Rick Riordan's, love fantasy, mythology, funny books or pretty much anything else. I just recommend that you read the Magnus Chase series before delving into this book to give yourself a little familiarity.
  
    War of the 9 Realms

    War of the 9 Realms

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    A tile based tactical skirmish game based on the Realms of Norse Mythology. Each realm is comprised...

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David McK (3185 KP) rated Mythos (Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology Volume 1) in Books

Dec 10, 2019  
Mythos (Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology Volume 1)
Mythos (Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology Volume 1)
Stephen Fry | 2019
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stephen Fry's straight re-telling of the various Greek Myths, in more-or-less chronological order (well, as much as they can be!), starting from the Titans and going right up to Midas, leaving (I assume) Jason and the Argonauts, or the siege of Troy for future instalments.

A bit like Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, in other words.
  
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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1) in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
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The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1)
Rick Riordan | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
It's no secret that I've thoroughly enjoyed all of Riordan's mythology based series. My favorite was the Khane Chronicles, but I have to say Magnus Chase is off to a grand start. Norse mythology has such a long & many layered history to it that it fits seamlessly into Riordan's brand of storytelling. As usual there is another great crop of characters as well as a tie in to his old faithful...Percy. I look forward to seeing what other adventures are in store for Magnus & his hall mates as they try to prevent the destruction of the Nine Worlds.