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The Gospel of Loki
by Joanne M. Harris
Harris is one of my favourite authors. I read Chocolat when I was sixteen, and I’ve reread it three times since because it’s so beautifully bizarre and stirringly strange. There’s an effortless humour behind her writing, which is probably why her latest novel focusing on the legendary trickster god worked so well.
The Gospel of Loki is wondrous. Harris delves into Norse mythology from a new angle, this time portraying everything from the perspective of one of the most complex villains of all time. And boy does she have fun with his narrative.
I want Loki as my best friend, and not only because to be his enemy would be asking for serious trouble. Harris turns him into a sarcastic devil with an attitude problem, but one with somewhat more believable motives than simply wanting to wreak havoc on the Nine Worlds. He’s more complicated than he would have his brother gods know – he hides the brewing storm inside him with a wry grin and mentally plans the downfall of everyone he knows whilst making crude jokes. That’s probably why I love him so much – because he’s like a bored, grumpy teenager at a family reunion that uses wit and sarcasm to hide his dismay. Except, like, on steroids.
It’s difficult to find fault with this novel. Harris did well in ensuring that while it’s beautifully written, it’s still entertaining. I had so much fun reading it, and recommend it to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read.
Read more of my reviews at All Things Amy.
The Gospel of Loki is wondrous. Harris delves into Norse mythology from a new angle, this time portraying everything from the perspective of one of the most complex villains of all time. And boy does she have fun with his narrative.
I want Loki as my best friend, and not only because to be his enemy would be asking for serious trouble. Harris turns him into a sarcastic devil with an attitude problem, but one with somewhat more believable motives than simply wanting to wreak havoc on the Nine Worlds. He’s more complicated than he would have his brother gods know – he hides the brewing storm inside him with a wry grin and mentally plans the downfall of everyone he knows whilst making crude jokes. That’s probably why I love him so much – because he’s like a bored, grumpy teenager at a family reunion that uses wit and sarcasm to hide his dismay. Except, like, on steroids.
It’s difficult to find fault with this novel. Harris did well in ensuring that while it’s beautifully written, it’s still entertaining. I had so much fun reading it, and recommend it to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read.
Read more of my reviews at All Things Amy.