Norse Mythology | Review

3.80/5.00

Published: February 2017

Genre: Myth

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Growing up, my mythology of choice was always Norse, Greek, and Celtic. This was before reading the Percy Jackson series or knowing anything about Marvel’s Thor. The Greek interest came from a big yellow book on select stories with accompanying pictures. I cannot recall when or where the Celtic interest was bred. I liked Vikings, so Norse was an obvious choice. So, of course I had to get around to this story eventually.

You don’t need to have any knowledge of Norse mythology to appreciate this story. Gaiman retells the exploits of these Norse characters in nice fashion. The only other book of his I have read is The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and so far, my experience with Gaiman’s writing has been quite enjoyable. Myth stories tend to be read through time’s lens, reminding us just how old it is. To write these myths in a more modern sounding way is, well, charming.

I listened to the audiobook for this one. Though I have nothing against audiobooks, I have not listened to one since I was eight and my dad would play one in the car. It is told in short stories, so it’s easy to leave and come back to frequently whether audio or print.

Neil Gaiman is also known for his works The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book among others.