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bluestjuice 's review for:
Odd and the Frost Giants
by Neil Gaiman
Charming little book in the vein of what Gaiman does best - drawing on Norse mythology while giving it its own twist. This is no grandiose drama, but the tale is well-told, and Odd, with his quirky habit of smiling infuriatingly at all times and his directness even in the face of unlikely narrative developments is a delight. Odin, Thor, and Loki, in their animal guises, are both recognizable and fleshed out, making it a lot of fun to read. I read it in one sitting. Recommended, especially to Norse mythology or history fans.
**2nd Read Update**
This was included in Nell's Torchlight curriculum this year and I still really like it. Honestly I like it even better with a better eye towards it being read by actual kids. Odd is interesting but made to hold a child's interest, to be a sort of childish everyman just ordinary enough to be relatable and just strange enough to exist in a story peopled by gods and giants. The Norse pantheon is wisely scraped to a bare-bones cast of Odin, Loki, and Thor, with Frigg making a brief appearance in Chapter 7. Because it's short and well-illustrated, it's easy to follow along with the story and it holds the interest. I kind of want to read it aloud to G.
**2nd Read Update**
This was included in Nell's Torchlight curriculum this year and I still really like it. Honestly I like it even better with a better eye towards it being read by actual kids. Odd is interesting but made to hold a child's interest, to be a sort of childish everyman just ordinary enough to be relatable and just strange enough to exist in a story peopled by gods and giants. The Norse pantheon is wisely scraped to a bare-bones cast of Odin, Loki, and Thor, with Frigg making a brief appearance in Chapter 7. Because it's short and well-illustrated, it's easy to follow along with the story and it holds the interest. I kind of want to read it aloud to G.