Norse Mythology

In this novelistic retelling of the Norse myths, master storyteller Neil Gaiman stays true to the tales while envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the loftiest of the lofty, wise and daring, with a cunning side; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not all-wise; Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into an arc that begins with creation of the legendary nine worlds and delves into exploits of gods, dwarves, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions.