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planetshannon's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
I read this during two different time periods, and had two different reactions.
I started it in the summer and felt it was interesting but also hard to hold the information of what was going on. When I came back to it in the fall, I was able to seep into it and truly love the stories. It was also extremely helpful to listen to a work like this because I often am unable to figure out how to pronounce the names. Audiobooks really help you out that way! I also loved that they included translators notes for context, which was not only interesting and helpful, but also lets the listener know you are coming to the end of the chapters.
Overall, and at both times, I loved how epic it was and enjoyed the narration. I wish I knew whose voice matched which parts, because I loved it so much I would listen to anything he read. On the flip side to that there was someone who seemed to used a Scottish accent (slightly guessing that's what it was), which felt very out of place.
I enjoyed this very much, and think I would not only relisten to the audiobook (which is on Scribd), but also like to read the text / translation as well. Maybe it just comes down to reading something at the right time!
NOTE: I know the "tags" on this one might be a bit not-quite-right, but they were the closest that seemed to work! I want to work on that next year to understand more about works such as this.
I read this during two different time periods, and had two different reactions.
I started it in the summer and felt it was interesting but also hard to hold the information of what was going on. When I came back to it in the fall, I was able to seep into it and truly love the stories. It was also extremely helpful to listen to a work like this because I often am unable to figure out how to pronounce the names. Audiobooks really help you out that way! I also loved that they included translators notes for context, which was not only interesting and helpful, but also lets the listener know you are coming to the end of the chapters.
Overall, and at both times, I loved how epic it was and enjoyed the narration. I wish I knew whose voice matched which parts, because I loved it so much I would listen to anything he read. On the flip side to that there was someone who seemed to used a Scottish accent (slightly guessing that's what it was), which felt very out of place.
I enjoyed this very much, and think I would not only relisten to the audiobook (which is on Scribd), but also like to read the text / translation as well. Maybe it just comes down to reading something at the right time!
NOTE: I know the "tags" on this one might be a bit not-quite-right, but they were the closest that seemed to work! I want to work on that next year to understand more about works such as this.
planetshannon's review against another edition
4.0
This is a re-read for me, I listened to it on audio last year, and I am surprized to say that I understood the stories/poems much more when listened to them via audio. I really thought re-reading via text would make the stories stick a lot more, but often I was was struggling to follow the threads of what was going on (and who was who*). I guess I am not a very skilled poetry reader! Sometimes I imagined narrated voices in my head (Werner Herzog was a good pick), and that helped.
I did still enjoy the stories that did stick, and the notes at the end of each poem are invaluable! They give context and explain things that could be missing, or different interpretations, or where there is more of this story elsewhere.
* I might have to invest in a physical copy of this one because I really would re-read it again. There is so much here, and trying to get it all done in one month was too hard (it took me 6 weeks of intentional/active reading). I also think if I read this in physical format it would have been easier to keep track of the characters because there is an index at the back. Or I could have written it out. I'll know for next time!
Read for the Booktube Re-Readathon's January prompt of reading a Translated Work.
I did still enjoy the stories that did stick, and the notes at the end of each poem are invaluable! They give context and explain things that could be missing, or different interpretations, or where there is more of this story elsewhere.
* I might have to invest in a physical copy of this one because I really would re-read it again. There is so much here, and trying to get it all done in one month was too hard (it took me 6 weeks of intentional/active reading). I also think if I read this in physical format it would have been easier to keep track of the characters because there is an index at the back. Or I could have written it out. I'll know for next time!
Read for the Booktube Re-Readathon's January prompt of reading a Translated Work.
yeoman_chloe's review against another edition
2.0
This was a dull translation and I’m so glad it’s finally over
barefootsierra's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, and Classism
hopeanvalkea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
bearbrave's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
4.5
Definitely the best English translation available.
ed_correa's review against another edition
3.0
Aunque entiendo su belleza y la importancia de su contenido, me costó seguirle el hilo a las narraciones dentro de la prosa. Entre más conocía a los personajes de otras obras y de la mitología nórdica en general, más los disfrutaba, pero me perdí muchísimo cuando se contaban historias de personajes con los que estaba menos familiarizado. Y sin embargo, es una lectura de recomiendo.
theardentone's review against another edition
4.0
Need to re-read this! Also the Snorri Edda.
This was probably the most twisted and bloody tale I've ever read.
This was probably the most twisted and bloody tale I've ever read.