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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris was a hilarious and fun book to read about Norse Mythology but told via the first-person narrative of our favourite trickster, Loki.
Loki, tells the readers that he is telling the “true” story because history is written on the side of the winners and therefore the others are not reliable narrators. He believes that history, has cast him in a unflattering role.
As Loki starts his tale of his recruitment by Odin from the realm of Chaos, through his years as the go-to man of Asgard, to his fall from grace in the build-up to Ragnarok, this is the unofficial history of the world’s ultimate trickster, we as the readers see that perhaps our dear Loki is not as reliable as he believes either. Most of the problems tend to come back to him as the mastermind but his such a loveable and hilarious trickster that you forget that and continue to love him as a character.
Loki is the hero of his own story
The writing of Joanne M. Harris was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Her characters really came to life, the worlds she described was amazing and overall an enjoyable read. 3.75 stars
Loki, tells the readers that he is telling the “true” story because history is written on the side of the winners and therefore the others are not reliable narrators. He believes that history, has cast him in a unflattering role.
As Loki starts his tale of his recruitment by Odin from the realm of Chaos, through his years as the go-to man of Asgard, to his fall from grace in the build-up to Ragnarok, this is the unofficial history of the world’s ultimate trickster, we as the readers see that perhaps our dear Loki is not as reliable as he believes either. Most of the problems tend to come back to him as the mastermind but his such a loveable and hilarious trickster that you forget that and continue to love him as a character.
Loki is the hero of his own story
The writing of Joanne M. Harris was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Her characters really came to life, the worlds she described was amazing and overall an enjoyable read. 3.75 stars
Oh my gods. Fantastic.
I started this book in hardcover format, but it just wasn't clicking.
But as audio? YESSSSS!!!!
I started this book in hardcover format, but it just wasn't clicking.
But as audio? YESSSSS!!!!
2.5 stars. Nothing about the characters, story, or dialogue was particularly great for me. Overall a "meh." The writing wasn't terrible but it wasn't interesting either. I didn't like the anachronistic language. I understand that it was intentional, but it didn't add anything and it wasn't as cute as the author seemed to think it was, if you ask Yours Truly. I thought I would have a bias toward loving this book regardless of story and writing since I am in love with Loki in Tom Hiddleston form, but there isn't anything to love or really even like about Loki or anyone else in this story either. Every character is so one-dimensional. Each little story within the story seemed very disjointed in the overall arc of Loki's story and none the stories really seemed to matter to anyone.
If you are looking for a good gods-myth retelling, Circe is a much better book. I'm sure there are books out there about Norse gods that are good as well, I just recently read Circe and it's still on my mind.
If you are looking for a good gods-myth retelling, Circe is a much better book. I'm sure there are books out there about Norse gods that are good as well, I just recently read Circe and it's still on my mind.
Quite a fun read - I have a weakness for trickster characters in folklore, they’re always my favorite. And of course Loki was a redhead. My only complaint here was that it really relied on the reader to have a passing knowledge of Norse mythology (I do) in order to really get the depth of the story. That might just be my perception as one who’s familiar with the myths, though. Hard to tell. But all in all a good read, and a great narrative voice for Loki. I look forward to the second one a little more, with fresh characters and more room for the author to play, as she does so well.
A fun book detailing the life of Loki, from the trickster's own perspective. Very Percy-Jackson esq with humour sprinkled throughout and asides to the reader. A good read for anyone who enjoys mythology-centric stories.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Eh, I was not impressed.
I have heard all the stories before. Now she just put in more, well modern things. Like making Hel some angsty teen goth. And so much more.
LOki was frankly annoying.
WIll discuss it more with Carole
I have heard all the stories before. Now she just put in more, well modern things. Like making Hel some angsty teen goth. And so much more.
LOki was frankly annoying.
WIll discuss it more with Carole
I really wanted to like this as the concept strongly appealed to me. Unfortunately, reading it made me feel like the author was showing off how much deeper their knowledge of Norse mythology is than mine.
Wasn't sure what to expect from this one but was pleasantly surprised very readable retelling of old Norse mythology from loki's point of view. Entertaining quick read. Not sure if I would have picked it up if I wasn't such a fan of marvel avengers movies though.
Two major gripes. Why does every chapter have to end with "but that's what YOU think..." Like. We get it.
Next, if Loki is a real trickster, wouldn't he try harder to convince us that he was justified in doing what they did? Like, an unreliable narrator trying to justify himself. Buuuut here it's like "yeah. I do bad things. I had no choice! Except let me list five other ways but I wasn't able to!"
Next, if Loki is a real trickster, wouldn't he try harder to convince us that he was justified in doing what they did? Like, an unreliable narrator trying to justify himself. Buuuut here it's like "yeah. I do bad things. I had no choice! Except let me list five other ways but I wasn't able to!"