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The Testament of Loki
by Joanne M. Harris
It's hard to kill a god, even with the end of the world (i.e. Ragnarok). Loki's essence lives on, incorporeal, imprisoned, drifting, watching, waiting, until finally an opportunity presents itself. He finds his release through the power of story, of shared belief. A video RPG based on the legends of Asgard, to be precise, and the dreams of its players. Loki grabs on to one and finds himself . . . in the body of a seventeen-year-old girl, negotiating for control with the original occupant. Of course, if Loki can escape, so can others, friends and foes alike. And when you're Loki, well, everyone's a bit of an enemy and no one's really a friend.
As with all things Loki, this is fun. Harris recaptures the voice she developed so deliciously in The Gospel of Loki, letting readers share in his perspective on all things. The contemporary setting and characters add a new flavor and layer of intrigue. And--because as often as not they don't--there's the suspense of finding out if any of his schemes will turn out. An excellent diversion.
As with all things Loki, this is fun. Harris recaptures the voice she developed so deliciously in The Gospel of Loki, letting readers share in his perspective on all things. The contemporary setting and characters add a new flavor and layer of intrigue. And--because as often as not they don't--there's the suspense of finding out if any of his schemes will turn out. An excellent diversion.