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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I very much disliked this book. My dislike started with an awful character name (Nobody, really?) continued with a stroyline that took from other characters and scattered in the middle some unneeded pictures.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
A very short book -- the unabridged audiobook lasts less than two hours at normal speed -- that showcases Neil Gaiman's great storytelling skills and love for Norse mythology. His original tale of a young disabled boy's chance encounter with Thor, Loki, and Odin fits well with the established myths, yet requires no background knowledge in that area to enjoy. Perhaps due to its length the story isn't gripping me the way Gaiman does at his best, but this would be a fine introduction to his style for younger readers.
Odd has lost his father, lamed his leg in an accident and his mother has remarried a so-so man with several children of his own. Odd's down on his luck when he meets an eagle, a bear and a fox who are really some of the Norse gods ousted from their home by the frost giants.
Odd is a likable character in this short legend-tale. He travels with the three gods to their home city and convinces the frost giant (there's only one after all) to leave. Overall this is a short and sweet god-tale with minimal excitement but great storytelling. I also really like Brett Helquist's illustration style, and it seemed like a great fit for this story.
Odd is a likable character in this short legend-tale. He travels with the three gods to their home city and convinces the frost giant (there's only one after all) to leave. Overall this is a short and sweet god-tale with minimal excitement but great storytelling. I also really like Brett Helquist's illustration style, and it seemed like a great fit for this story.
Tak parádní, jak jsem očekávala! Gaiman a Riddell společně prostě nemůžou nebýt úchvatní. 💕
A sweet story featuring some of the heavy hitters in Norse mythology getting into trouble, and the young boy who helps them. Gaiman shows his love of these Gods long before he writes "Norse Mythology".
Combo Gaiman a Riddell je pro mě příslib výjimečného zážitku. A jako jo, není to špatné... Ale taky si myslím, že si mě to mohlo získat víc.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
As seems to be Neil Gaiman’s style, it is a little hard to pick an age group exactly, but that’s one of the reasons I really loved this story. A great little introduction for younger readers into Norse myths, with some more bizarre, unique elements that we’ve come to enjoy from Neil’s other stores such as The Graveyard Book and Coraline. Definitely entertaining at any age.