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klparmley's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good retelling of the Loki myths and the narrator is perfect.
mitchi_'s review
2.0
Not a fan, the author messed up many mythological facts and I didn’t appreciate it. Also it was super repetitive after 100 pages in.
sabinamas's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Teenage Sabina would have loved this book. Unfortunately, this type of fiction is no longer my cup of tea. Probably gonna read the sequel only because it ended on a cliffhanger and I can't deal with that
alexmajeed's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
1.5
dromwald's review
4.0
An interesting take on Norse mythology - humorously and sympathetically written from Loki the Trickster's point of view. Whilst I know I should have been on Odin et al's side I couldn't help rooting for Loki. He's the sort of guy you could happily hang out with at the pub. Though he would probably burn it down as a consequence...
peace2717's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
songwind's review against another edition
3.0
This is an enjoyable book, but ultimately adds very little to the stories we've all heard before.
I was hoping for more of a "you've heard what the other guys claim, but here's what really happened" kind of story. Instead, this is a faithful retelling of Loki stories from the Eddas, with a few little additions and divergences, mostly in the form of asides from the narrator.
Not faithful enough to feel like a reference, nor different enough to feel like its own thing. It's neither fish nor fowl, and suffers for it.
I was hoping for more of a "you've heard what the other guys claim, but here's what really happened" kind of story. Instead, this is a faithful retelling of Loki stories from the Eddas, with a few little additions and divergences, mostly in the form of asides from the narrator.
Not faithful enough to feel like a reference, nor different enough to feel like its own thing. It's neither fish nor fowl, and suffers for it.
varsh31's review
3.0
A really fantastic, fun book for people who enjoy mythology and fantasy. Harris has remained true to the original legends while still updating the language and characters for a modern setting. It's fun and easy to read but doesn't lose any of the moral ambiguity of the characters we've grown up with. Loki is a given a voice in this narrative tale and it certainly makes for some interesting reading.
colonelesanders's review
3.0
A “retelling” of the classic Norse myths that was interesting enough to keep me entertained at least. Loki’s perspective is fun but it doesn’t really add much until they get closer to Ragnarok. The changes the author made to the stories wasn’t a huge deal to me, myths are meant to be told in the most entertaining way by the speaker. They can adjust the minor things to best appeal to their audience. I didn’t find the changes added much to the stories though.