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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
https://ildiariodiunabooklover.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/review-ilmartellodithor-rickriordan/
Partiamo dal presupposto che continuo ad amare lo stile leggero e ironico di Rick Riordan, perché diciamocelo, tra un dramma e l’altro a volte è bello leggere qualcosa di un po’ più spensierato. Però questo non vuol dire che la storia debba appiattirsi! Perché è proprio questo che è successo con questo secondo libro su Magnus Chase.
La trama è, a grandi linee, identica al primo: Magnus e la sua banda devono ritrovare un oggetto magico e prevenire il Ragnarok. Se nel primo libro dovevano recuperare la Spada dell’Estate, nel secondo devono recuperare Mjolnir, e le dinamiche non sono poi così diverse…
Questa ripetizione di una trama così basica mi ha delusa molto, perché dopo aver letto tutta la serie di Percy Jackson e di Eroi dell’Olimpo so quanto Rick possa essere originale.
Originalità completamente assente invece in questa nuova serie a quanto pare, perché ho (purtroppo) trovato anche molte (troppe) somiglianze tra l’inizio della Nave degli Scomparsi, l’ultimo volume della trilogia, e alcuni episodi di Eroi dell’Olimpo…
In ogni caso, ho pur dato tre stelline, il che vuol dire che qualche lato positivo l’ho trovato dopotutto.
Mi è piaciuto molto il nuovo personaggio di Alex e la sua aggiunta alla missione di Magnus e Co., e finora posso dire che sia il personaggio più interessante della serie.
E’ il più strano, il più “particolare” in molti sensi, e secondo me anche il più complesso, pieno di sfaccettature grigie… insomma, è diventato il mio personaggio preferito fin da subito praticamente e lo è tuttora.
Avrei apprezzato anche la collaborazione degli altri ragazzi del piano 19, per conoscerli meglio e ampliare la schiera dei personaggi principali, ma dopotutto sono stata accontentata negli ultimissimi capitoli e nel terzo libro, quindi non mi lamento.
Insomma, per concludere, ci sono stati molti difetti, ma anche qualche cosa positiva dopotutto, e per questo ho deciso di non essere troppo dura con Rick, considerando anche che probabilmente il mio essere un po’ troppo cresciuta per i suoi libri mi fa notare molti più difetti di quanti dovrei.
Partiamo dal presupposto che continuo ad amare lo stile leggero e ironico di Rick Riordan, perché diciamocelo, tra un dramma e l’altro a volte è bello leggere qualcosa di un po’ più spensierato. Però questo non vuol dire che la storia debba appiattirsi! Perché è proprio questo che è successo con questo secondo libro su Magnus Chase.
La trama è, a grandi linee, identica al primo: Magnus e la sua banda devono ritrovare un oggetto magico e prevenire il Ragnarok. Se nel primo libro dovevano recuperare la Spada dell’Estate, nel secondo devono recuperare Mjolnir, e le dinamiche non sono poi così diverse…
Questa ripetizione di una trama così basica mi ha delusa molto, perché dopo aver letto tutta la serie di Percy Jackson e di Eroi dell’Olimpo so quanto Rick possa essere originale.
Originalità completamente assente invece in questa nuova serie a quanto pare, perché ho (purtroppo) trovato anche molte (troppe) somiglianze tra l’inizio della Nave degli Scomparsi, l’ultimo volume della trilogia, e alcuni episodi di Eroi dell’Olimpo…
In ogni caso, ho pur dato tre stelline, il che vuol dire che qualche lato positivo l’ho trovato dopotutto.
Mi è piaciuto molto il nuovo personaggio di Alex e la sua aggiunta alla missione di Magnus e Co., e finora posso dire che sia il personaggio più interessante della serie.
E’ il più strano, il più “particolare” in molti sensi, e secondo me anche il più complesso, pieno di sfaccettature grigie… insomma, è diventato il mio personaggio preferito fin da subito praticamente e lo è tuttora.
Avrei apprezzato anche la collaborazione degli altri ragazzi del piano 19, per conoscerli meglio e ampliare la schiera dei personaggi principali, ma dopotutto sono stata accontentata negli ultimissimi capitoli e nel terzo libro, quindi non mi lamento.
Insomma, per concludere, ci sono stati molti difetti, ma anche qualche cosa positiva dopotutto, e per questo ho deciso di non essere troppo dura con Rick, considerando anche che probabilmente il mio essere un po’ troppo cresciuta per i suoi libri mi fa notare molti più difetti di quanti dovrei.
Rick Riordan will forever be my favorite author. Looking forward to the next book!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Riordan is really such a great writer. His take on Norse gods is still so funny that I'm desperate for book three, which probably isn't due out until next year. I like the characters, especially how he adds in interesting things about them (like Alex's genderfluidity, and Samira's Muslim background.) I'd like to see more about his floor-mates (TJ, Mallory, and Half-Born Gunderson,) rather than adding in new characters all the time.
Kieran Culkin as a reader grew on me - I think this might have been a first try for him, and he sort of got better as he went on. (Of course, in a perfect world, MacLeod Andrews would read everything, so I'm kind of biased...)
Kieran Culkin as a reader grew on me - I think this might have been a first try for him, and he sort of got better as he went on. (Of course, in a perfect world, MacLeod Andrews would read everything, so I'm kind of biased...)
Returning for another book, Magnus Chase and his team (blitzen, sam, and hearthstone) must find Thors hammer before it leads to a giant invasion at Midgard. Magnus and his team set off on a journey to Provincetown hoping to find clues on the hammers whereabouts, and running into many obstacles along the way.
On this quest Magnus and team encounter Loki where he reveals his involvement in the hammer’s disappearance. Loki plans to marry Sam, his daughter and Magnus’ friend, off to a giant named Thrym for the hammer. Sam however, is already engaged to a mortal named Amir so Loki’s plans are obviously met with anger. They must get to the hammer before the wedding. Ultimately, Lokis manipulation and deception lead to his freedom. He is able to get the skofnung sword and stone so his bonds were severed and he escaped, leaving Magnus and the gang to deal with the aftermath of the fight and the looming threat of Ragnarok. Thor got his hammer back and, with the help of the other Gods, intervened and finished off the remaining giants.
This books ends with a new quest for Magnus and his friends, recapture Loki before he can bring mass destruction and chaos.
On this quest Magnus and team encounter Loki where he reveals his involvement in the hammer’s disappearance. Loki plans to marry Sam, his daughter and Magnus’ friend, off to a giant named Thrym for the hammer. Sam however, is already engaged to a mortal named Amir so Loki’s plans are obviously met with anger. They must get to the hammer before the wedding. Ultimately, Lokis manipulation and deception lead to his freedom. He is able to get the skofnung sword and stone so his bonds were severed and he escaped, leaving Magnus and the gang to deal with the aftermath of the fight and the looming threat of Ragnarok. Thor got his hammer back and, with the help of the other Gods, intervened and finished off the remaining giants.
This books ends with a new quest for Magnus and his friends, recapture Loki before he can bring mass destruction and chaos.
Not quite as enjoyable as The Sword of Summer but I still really liked this one.
The plot in this one felt slower to me. I can't exactly pinpoint why but there were definitely a lot more lulls than the first book. I really love the Norse mythology though. Like all of Riordan's books, it is explained really well and is a pretty good entry into it if you have no prior knowledge. The humor in this book does not fail. There were multiple moments where I was straight up laughing pages after what had been said. This book doesn't really deviate that much from the previous one in terms of way the plot is set up, but the characters held it together in my opinion.
The characters are what's making me love this series. They all feel unique to me and have great character arcs. I'm slowly growing to love them. Hearth had an especially great arc in this book and I can't wait to see where that goes in the final book. Alex was another great character. Alex was introduced in this book and he's genderfluid. I really appreciate this representation of a trans character because I rarely, if ever, see trans character's in fantasy books, so it means a lot to me when there is one. His inclusion felt natural. There were a few moments where she explained her pronouns and gender identity and the way she explained it felt very realistic. Again, I really appreciate this.
Overall, still feels a bit contrived in some parts but I think it's unique enough that it's worth the read.
The plot in this one felt slower to me. I can't exactly pinpoint why but there were definitely a lot more lulls than the first book. I really love the Norse mythology though. Like all of Riordan's books, it is explained really well and is a pretty good entry into it if you have no prior knowledge. The humor in this book does not fail. There were multiple moments where I was straight up laughing pages after what had been said. This book doesn't really deviate that much from the previous one in terms of way the plot is set up, but the characters held it together in my opinion.
The characters are what's making me love this series. They all feel unique to me and have great character arcs. I'm slowly growing to love them. Hearth had an especially great arc in this book and I can't wait to see where that goes in the final book. Alex was another great character. Alex was introduced in this book and he's genderfluid. I really appreciate this representation of a trans character because I rarely, if ever, see trans character's in fantasy books, so it means a lot to me when there is one. His inclusion felt natural. There were a few moments where she explained her pronouns and gender identity and the way she explained it felt very realistic. Again, I really appreciate this.
Overall, still feels a bit contrived in some parts but I think it's unique enough that it's worth the read.
Magnus and his friends are tasked with finding Thor's missing hammer, but as usual, Loki has his own mysterious plans for them. They receive a tip that the hammer might be buried in a Viking barrow, so they decide to track it down. Loki is up to his old tricks and it will take all of Magnus' courage and resourcefulness to retrieve the hammer and hopefully not get killed by giants.
I have mixed feelings about this second book in the series. I like the characters and the fun magical adventures! You get all the sass and wit that I love in Riordan's books. But there were a few things that really annoyed me and it was hard to get past that.
Magnus is learning more about his new friends and realizing that they each have their own burdens to bear, their own past trauma to deal with, and he tries his best to support them, but ultimately feels helpless in the face of their pain. I loved seeing his compassionate heart and how protective he is over his friends!
Magnus is also very confused about his own family story. His uncle is in league with Loki, and Magnus doesn't know who to trust. As a demigod, Magnus also has to deal with his godly family connections and all the millennia of history behind that. It was very interesting to see Magnus trying to come to grips with his own heritage and his own place in that long history.
This book introduces Alex, a gender fluid character. He/She is a child of Loki, so they can shapeshift, but they say that they can't control what gender they are from day to day or even minute to minute. There are many scenes where other characters have a conversation with Alex about being gender fluid. Because this topic is thoroughly canvased over and over, it felt like the author was getting on a soapbox and preaching at the reader. It slowed down the plot and didn't really fit in with the rest of the story. I think it was poor storytelling, and could have been handled in a better way.
I loved learning about all the Norse legends, the ancient gods, and the Nine Worlds! I recognized some of the more well-known characters like Thor, Odin, and Loki, and a few of the lesser-known like Hel and Freya. But a lot of the legendary characters were new to me and it was so delightful to discover them for the first time. It was also a lot of fun to see how Thor and Odin and Freya are reimagined in the most irreverent and hilarious ways! It's so clever and imaginative!
To see the violence and other sensitive content in this book, check it out on the Screen It First website! https://screenitfirst.com/book/the-hammer-of-thor-magnus-chase-and-the-gods-of-asgard-2-1690473
I have mixed feelings about this second book in the series. I like the characters and the fun magical adventures! You get all the sass and wit that I love in Riordan's books. But there were a few things that really annoyed me and it was hard to get past that.
Magnus is learning more about his new friends and realizing that they each have their own burdens to bear, their own past trauma to deal with, and he tries his best to support them, but ultimately feels helpless in the face of their pain. I loved seeing his compassionate heart and how protective he is over his friends!
Magnus is also very confused about his own family story. His uncle is in league with Loki, and Magnus doesn't know who to trust. As a demigod, Magnus also has to deal with his godly family connections and all the millennia of history behind that. It was very interesting to see Magnus trying to come to grips with his own heritage and his own place in that long history.
This book introduces Alex, a gender fluid character. He/She is a child of Loki, so they can shapeshift, but they say that they can't control what gender they are from day to day or even minute to minute. There are many scenes where other characters have a conversation with Alex about being gender fluid. Because this topic is thoroughly canvased over and over, it felt like the author was getting on a soapbox and preaching at the reader. It slowed down the plot and didn't really fit in with the rest of the story. I think it was poor storytelling, and could have been handled in a better way.
I loved learning about all the Norse legends, the ancient gods, and the Nine Worlds! I recognized some of the more well-known characters like Thor, Odin, and Loki, and a few of the lesser-known like Hel and Freya. But a lot of the legendary characters were new to me and it was so delightful to discover them for the first time. It was also a lot of fun to see how Thor and Odin and Freya are reimagined in the most irreverent and hilarious ways! It's so clever and imaginative!
To see the violence and other sensitive content in this book, check it out on the Screen It First website! https://screenitfirst.com/book/the-hammer-of-thor-magnus-chase-and-the-gods-of-asgard-2-1690473
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No