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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to the audiobook verion narrated by the author.
Overall, I enjoyed this. Is a nice book for children. It didn't strike me as original as many other Gaiman books. That's why I'm only giving it 3 stars. It's good, but not the originality I expected.
Overall, I enjoyed this. Is a nice book for children. It didn't strike me as original as many other Gaiman books. That's why I'm only giving it 3 stars. It's good, but not the originality I expected.
Sehr kurzes, aber süßes Vergnügen. Odd ist ein sympathischer Held und das Gezanke zwischen Odin, Loki und Thor ist Gold wert.
Johannes Steck liest die Geschichte ganz toll vor, indem er jeder Figur seine eigene, passende Stimme verleiht.
Johannes Steck liest die Geschichte ganz toll vor, indem er jeder Figur seine eigene, passende Stimme verleiht.
Gaimen and Riddell have become my favorite author/illustrator duo! I feel like their styles just compliment each other so well. This was a great story set in Viking times with wonderful use of Nordic myth; and of course amazing illustrations to go with!
A short, enjoyable story about a boy named Odd who encounters a fox, an eagle, and a bear that are really not what they appear to be. This sets him up for a journey with a purpose. The end result is predictable, though the method the result was achieved by is not what I saw coming, and is most entertaining.
I am a Gaiman fan, so I'm surprised I did not like this one more than I did. I guess I could blame it on my 13-year old son chuckling and repeating "Asgard" in Beavis & Butthead fashion every single time I read the word 'Asgard'...and there were a lot of those times. This was a bedtime story for him and his 10 year old brother, who I think liked it more, especially the Norse mythology aspect.
Still, I liked it, and am happy to have read it to my sons.
I am a Gaiman fan, so I'm surprised I did not like this one more than I did. I guess I could blame it on my 13-year old son chuckling and repeating "Asgard" in Beavis & Butthead fashion every single time I read the word 'Asgard'...and there were a lot of those times. This was a bedtime story for him and his 10 year old brother, who I think liked it more, especially the Norse mythology aspect.
Still, I liked it, and am happy to have read it to my sons.
Odd and the Frost Giants was a surprise books in two ways. Firstly I had no idea it was being published, and secondly it found it's way to my house from the publishers. When I opened the parcel I fell in love with this book immediately. From the gorgeous hardback, the cut away front cover, the amazing illustrations and the lovey colouring of it all.
We begin the book with an introduction to Odd and his family. Odd lives with his Mother in a small village where everybody knows the ins and outs of what is going on, no secret can be hidden, except by Odd, who never shows what he is feeling or thinking. A few years after the death of his Father, Odd's Mother remarries, and Odd's Step-Father isn't the nicest person. Fed up, Odd steal some fish and makes the perilous journey across frozen lakes and through woods to his Fathers old woodcutting hut. But Odd ends up with more than he bargained for when he finds himself in the company of a fox, bear, and eagle.
I'm not going to go into detail from this point onwards, as what happens wasn't something I expected, but found I really enjoyed the story itself. Like thier previous book, Odd and the Frost Giants is a magically written book with some jaw dropping illustrations that work amazingly well together. I fell into this book with very high expectations from this duo, and I am very happy to say it does not disappoint. Not only is this book full of rich storytelling and intricate illustrations, it also has recognisable characters, that make you feel at home instantly. Odd himself is someone who you fell strangely sorry for but also proud of his spirit and determination. Odd and the Frost Giants itself is a relativity quick read, taking less than one hour to finish, and it leaves you wanting more.
Final Verdict
Buy this book
We begin the book with an introduction to Odd and his family. Odd lives with his Mother in a small village where everybody knows the ins and outs of what is going on, no secret can be hidden, except by Odd, who never shows what he is feeling or thinking. A few years after the death of his Father, Odd's Mother remarries, and Odd's Step-Father isn't the nicest person. Fed up, Odd steal some fish and makes the perilous journey across frozen lakes and through woods to his Fathers old woodcutting hut. But Odd ends up with more than he bargained for when he finds himself in the company of a fox, bear, and eagle.
I'm not going to go into detail from this point onwards, as what happens wasn't something I expected, but found I really enjoyed the story itself. Like thier previous book, Odd and the Frost Giants is a magically written book with some jaw dropping illustrations that work amazingly well together. I fell into this book with very high expectations from this duo, and I am very happy to say it does not disappoint. Not only is this book full of rich storytelling and intricate illustrations, it also has recognisable characters, that make you feel at home instantly. Odd himself is someone who you fell strangely sorry for but also proud of his spirit and determination. Odd and the Frost Giants itself is a relativity quick read, taking less than one hour to finish, and it leaves you wanting more.
Final Verdict
Buy this book
fast-paced
Loki got Loki'd! Meaning he was tricked, found himself (along with Thor and Odin) in a bit of a pickle, but found the perfect boy, Odd, to help them out of the situation. Lucky them.
A fun little read. I'm glad I read it after reading Norse Mythology, simply because I had more background to build on. I don't think that is absolutely necessary to read and get this book, though. Gaiman does a good job of filling in the reader on back stories.
A fun little read. I'm glad I read it after reading Norse Mythology, simply because I had more background to build on. I don't think that is absolutely necessary to read and get this book, though. Gaiman does a good job of filling in the reader on back stories.