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mensikovas's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
alexmatzkeit's review against another edition
3.0
Neil Gaiman wird ja auch deswegen verehrt, weil er öfter mal neue Dinge probiert, diesmal also eine Neuerzählung nordischer Sagen. Das macht er ordentlich, aber er macht nichts Besonderes damit, fügt den bisherigen Nacherzählungen nichts Neues hjnzu. So hatte ich nur eine kleine Auffrischung dessen, was ich schon als Kind anderswo gelesen hatte.
dargor's review against another edition
4.0
Aunque la narración propia es dónde más brilla Gaiman, y que en mi opinión la novela de Hijos del Dios Tuerto de Virginia Pérez de la Puente y Loki de Mike Vasich son mejores como dramatización, es un compendio competente de los mitos nórdicos, es entretenido, aunque medio bipolar pues por momentos no se entiende si solo está describiendo o los diálogos son para ser insertados en un cómic. Recomiendo preferir los dos anteriores a este, aunque no es decepcionante para nada.
lalunadeeli's review against another edition
4.0
Me encantó, es un libro corto pero perfecto. No tendrá toda la información sobre el panteón nórdico, pero están todos los relatos qué hay y presentados de manera cronológica y separado por capítulos, que es lo más importante para no confundir a quiénes sé introducen por primera vez. La manera de narrar los mitos e incluirle diálogo le da mayor inmersión, perfecto como cuentos o novela para un público joven que los antiguos poemas o cantaras y análisis de historiadores les sería demasiado. Lástima que no es un libro ilustrado, eso lo haría inmejorable.
kaitykat's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastical stories full of drama, mischief, and even humor! I listened to the audiobook where these great Norse myths were brought to life and narrated by Neil Gaiman himself! His narration was so lively and perfect! I loved it! 5 stars! ✨
loksediting's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant work here - a lovely rendition of some very old stories.
ebardon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyable and accessible - great for family road trips.
lindsay3rwin's review against another edition
5.0
Neil Gaiman's synopsis of the Norse pantheon. A gallop through creation to Fimbulwinter and beyond. Oddly cosmological with a Big Bang at the beginning and an apparent death of all things at the end. But then out of the ashes...
Cameos of all the usual gods, Thor, Odin, Loki, their conflicts, heroism and betrayal - just like humans really with better kit and magic.
Cameos of all the usual gods, Thor, Odin, Loki, their conflicts, heroism and betrayal - just like humans really with better kit and magic.
enbygojira's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book, and it's great that Neil Gaiman decided to write it. It's great that Mythology is being seen as cool again, it really is. My experience, however, wasn't the greatest. I believe that's only because I'm not a Norse Mythology beginner, this ain't my first time at the rodeo. I do know most—if not all—stories that are told here, and this is a book that doesn't really bring anything new to the table. I mean, by all means, read it and enjoy if you're starting, but don't expect much if you've read any of the Eddas.