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A review by tinyelfarcanist
Beyond Ragnarok by Carl Alves
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
I'll concede contemporary isn't my first choice when reading fantasy, so take that as you will while reading this review.
What troubled me from the beginning is that it's based on Norse mythology. I won't claim to be an expert, but I'm moderately familiar, and the depiction of these legendary characters was Marvel-esque. Odin is a noble man who sacrifices himself for the greater good. Loki is an evil maniac fixated on power and recognition.
I found the characters 2-dimensional. Modi, our MC, is strong, honourable, and selfless. The women are tools to exalt him or connect him to other men who will help him on his quest.
In the style of a Marvel movie, this story is quick and action-packed. I believe it would have worked better as a generic superhero novel rather than claiming to be Norse-related.
What troubled me from the beginning is that it's based on Norse mythology. I won't claim to be an expert, but I'm moderately familiar, and the depiction of these legendary characters was Marvel-esque. Odin is a noble man who sacrifices himself for the greater good. Loki is an evil maniac fixated on power and recognition.
I found the characters 2-dimensional. Modi, our MC, is strong, honourable, and selfless. The women are tools to exalt him or connect him to other men who will help him on his quest.
In the style of a Marvel movie, this story is quick and action-packed. I believe it would have worked better as a generic superhero novel rather than claiming to be Norse-related.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, and Colonisation
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Blood, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexism, and Suicide