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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
This ended sadly, but I thought it was very creative. I love mythology.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The writing style was not quite what I expected of this book - it was really simplified which I don't know if the author was going for that style, because it was more Loki-ish, but.... for me it did not work. I think having a basic knowledge of Norse mythology would make it more appealing, but without that knowledge.. I just was not drawn in or given enough details to really picture the world-setting and the other characters.
“After all, words are what remain when all the deeds have been done. Words can shatter faith; start a war; change the course of history. A story can make your heart beat faster; topple walls; scale mountains - hey, a story can even raise the dead. And that's why the King of Stories ended up being the King of the gods; because writing history and making history are only the breadth of a page apart.”
— 3 ★
I fell in love with Norse myths when I read Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman. This book is kind of a retelling of those stories, from the point of view of Loki, one of my favorite gods. Overall, I enjoyed this book but, to be honest, the atmosphere and the writing style (first person) didn’t please me too much. I think the characters used a very modern language that whilst it made the story easier to read, it threw me off a bit. It made the whole story lost his authenticity, and for that, I felt a little disappointed.
— 3 ★
I fell in love with Norse myths when I read Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman. This book is kind of a retelling of those stories, from the point of view of Loki, one of my favorite gods. Overall, I enjoyed this book but, to be honest, the atmosphere and the writing style (first person) didn’t please me too much. I think the characters used a very modern language that whilst it made the story easier to read, it threw me off a bit. It made the whole story lost his authenticity, and for that, I felt a little disappointed.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Fun interpretation of an age old myth.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Disclaimer: Prior to reading this book, my knowledge of Norse mythology was limited to a hammer-wielding blonde who looks suspiciously like Chris Hemsworth, and of his "brother", Tom Hiddleston.
…I mean, Loki.
That being said, reading "The Gospel of Loki" was a wonderfully entertaining experience. It's not often we're rewarded with a novel that gives us such rich play-by-play from the perspective of the antagonist, especially one with enough snark and ego to singlehandedly wipe out the Nine Worlds. Loki's unique sense of sardonic humor is present in every line, and with the exception of a few out of place 21st century idioms, Joanne Harris manages to stay true to the trickster we all know and love.
So for those looking to get their toes wet with a little Norse mythology, this is a grand place to start.
…I mean, Loki.
That being said, reading "The Gospel of Loki" was a wonderfully entertaining experience. It's not often we're rewarded with a novel that gives us such rich play-by-play from the perspective of the antagonist, especially one with enough snark and ego to singlehandedly wipe out the Nine Worlds. Loki's unique sense of sardonic humor is present in every line, and with the exception of a few out of place 21st century idioms, Joanne Harris manages to stay true to the trickster we all know and love.
So for those looking to get their toes wet with a little Norse mythology, this is a grand place to start.