Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Today's #ThrowbookThursday is another read from one of my very favorite authors: Neil Gaiman. I'm obsessed with his storytelling and even more so when I get to listen to him narrate it, as in the case of Norse Mythology! Here's my OG review:
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Less a fictional interpretation than a novelization of existing myths, I loved it so much I listened to it twice. Much like the Greek gods, the Norse gods are deeply flawed and incredibly human. There are dark stories, like the one about Loki's betrayal, or the one about Ragnarok, the end of days, but there are silly ones too, like when Loki steals the hair of the wife of Thor, or when a giant takes Thor's hammer and he is forced to dress up as a bride to get it back. Neil Gaiman is a literal born storyteller and his narration of his stories make my life better.
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Less a fictional interpretation than a novelization of existing myths, I loved it so much I listened to it twice. Much like the Greek gods, the Norse gods are deeply flawed and incredibly human. There are dark stories, like the one about Loki's betrayal, or the one about Ragnarok, the end of days, but there are silly ones too, like when Loki steals the hair of the wife of Thor, or when a giant takes Thor's hammer and he is forced to dress up as a bride to get it back. Neil Gaiman is a literal born storyteller and his narration of his stories make my life better.
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