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hstapp's review against another edition
2.0
The Poetic Edda is filled with many interesting stories. There is only one problem, there is extant another book filled with the same stories. This book is presented in a format better suited to stories, prose. This book is most suited for scholars studying this tradition, and poets interested in learning new forms. Of course to learn the forms you also need to read the prose Edda. Snorri gives a confusing, not well exampled explanation of every known form. For the reader interested solely in the stories themselves the prose Edda is the way to go.
cinhein's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eb00kie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
books_nyx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I need to read more Norse myths.
camiiiirl's review against another edition
5.0
I love when old guys try to reunite two countries by writing pagan religion down as folk stories, failing at mentioning important context as well as the political agenda
hangrim's review against another edition
The narrator really did nothing for this...
ostrava's review against another edition
5.0
Less coherent than Greek mythology (probably, as a result of a lack of centralized sources and an inferior body of literature).
Rather than Thor, Loki seems like the real main character of the myths. Technically Odin is of more importance and appears more, but Loki's fall from grace is crucial for Ragnarok. At least, that's the perspective that I found the most captivating.
The poems were surprisingly accessible to modern readers. I've avoided the heroic lays for the moment, but I greatly enjoyed the whole thing.
Rather than Thor, Loki seems like the real main character of the myths. Technically Odin is of more importance and appears more, but Loki's fall from grace is crucial for Ragnarok. At least, that's the perspective that I found the most captivating.
The poems were surprisingly accessible to modern readers. I've avoided the heroic lays for the moment, but I greatly enjoyed the whole thing.
classysmarta's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0