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    Norse Mythology
    Norse Mythology
    Norse Mythology
    Audiobook6 hours

    Norse Mythology

    Written by Neil Gaiman

    Narrated by Neil Gaiman

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.

    Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.

    Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

    Editor's Note

    New spin…

    Neil Gaiman’s “Norse Mythology” adds flavor and flair to classic characters like Thor and Loki. Reading Gaiman's spin on these stories, I could imagine hearing them told around a crackling fire on a long, dark winter night. For anyone who enjoys classic mythology or simply needs a fix of Odin while waiting for the next season of “American Gods.”

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateFeb 7, 2017
    ISBN9780062663641
    Norse Mythology
    Author

    Neil Gaiman

    Neil Gaiman is an award-winning author of books, graphic novels, short stories, and films for all ages. His titles include Norse Mythology, The Graveyard Book, Coraline, The View from the Cheap Seats, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neverwhere, and the Sandman series of graphic novels, among other works. His fiction has received Newbery, Carnegie, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Eisner awards. The film adaptation of his short story “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” and the second season of the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated television adaptation of his novel American Gods will be released in 2018. Born in the UK, he now lives in the United States.

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    4.5/5

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a fantastic listen with wonderful storytelling and pacing. The narration by Neil Gaiman brings the characters to life and adds an extra layer of enjoyment. Some reviewers mention issues with the audiobook, but they acknowledge that it's not the author's fault. Overall, this book is a beautiful retelling of Norse mythology, honoring the old stories while adding a new fire. It's a great introduction to Norse mythology and highly recommended for those interested in the subject or fans of Neil Gaiman's writing.

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    • 5/5
      Neil Gaiman is the best! This book was very entertaining, the audiobook was even better!

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    • 5/5
      This is an awesome telling of Norse Mythology. The cadence at which the tales are delivered is impeccable!
    • 5/5
      Lovely narración by Neil Gaiman his voice is just so calming and enjoyable
    • 4/5
      A lot of these stories I hadn't heard about since I'm not super familiar with norse mythology so I really enjoyed this. I listened to the audio book and Neil Gaiman's narration was really great as well. The stories themselves were interesting and at times unexpected turns were for sure taken. Fun time.
    • 4/5
      Con una extraordinaria narración, que además te permite ampliar vocabulario en Inglés. Compañero ideal para largos traslados. Esos Dioses les encantaba la copita...:
    • 5/5
      I've recently started to watch the series Vikings and many the stories in this book sounds familiar because of it. Many of the stories have a funny side to them, especially being an MCU fan as well. I also find the narration quite entertaining, having the author read the book to you gives a much better understanding of the setting of the book, your able to hear what the author intended the words to sound like for his reader( I hope you understand)
    • 5/5
       NEIL GAIMAN is a god!! Only fitting that he retell the ancient myths of the Norse Mythologies and in with his narration magic, brings to life each and every god in all the stories he presents. This is how mythology was meant to be passed down, orally, and no one could have done a more fantastic job than he does!!!
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book and his voice is so relaxing
    • 4/5
      Liked it, I have heard about half of the Mythology in this book, but still a good listen
    • 5/5
      Great stories with appropriate narration. Very cool to hear stories from the different gods
    • 4/5
      Fantastic and witty, this audiobook will grab leave you spellbound until you reach its conclusion.
    • 5/5
      love this book sooooo much! It make Loki as my new Idol!
    • 4/5
      Really nice. Loved the narration. Made me snort a few times cuz of the humour.
    • 3/5
      Series of short stories that retell tales of classic Norse mythology, focusing primarily on Odin, Thor, and Loki. Gaiman starts with the creation story, which provides the necessary background. I liked some stories more than others. They all seem to blend together after a while. I picked up the audiobook, which is nicely read by the author and feels like listening to a sequence of fairy tales.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed a little bit of history Great storytelling thank you
    • 1/5
      I don't know what happened. I like mythology and love Neil Gaiman, yet somehow, this book just fell flat to me. It felt more like a slog than something akin to “The Monarch of The Glen.”
    • 5/5
      Yes, very good job indeed. Thanks. Is this enough words yet
    • 5/5
      I didn’t know what I was expecting coming into this but the journey that Neil Gaiman took me on was amazing. So visually descriptive and thought out. It’s a perfect quick read for anyone and I highly suggest the audiobook where he does excellent voices for each god (especially Thor). Can’t wait to look into more books by him and also examine the Marvel movies to see how much they took from the stories.
    • 5/5
      I love how the story of the gods are written in this book. I read the book as I was listening to it. Neil makes it most interesting in his style of narration. With some of the stories that are very dark his way of telling it gives it light even in the story of Ragnarok. I loved it. I will listen to it again and again.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful telling of Norse mythology!! I loved the stories told by Gaiman, who is always at the top of his game.
    • 4/5
      Fun story, well put together from sporadic tales. If you live somewhere in northern Europe, you will recognize a few things for sure! I recommend trying it out.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful storytelling and pacing. A great background listen over and over!
    • 5/5
      SUCH an enjoyable read. A very approachable introduction to Norse Mythology, would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic.
    • 1/5
      I will have to try to read this book the audiobook was awful, I couldn't get through it the reader had a strange accent and miss pronounced a lot of important words.
    • 5/5
      Neil Gaiman is as good a narrator as he is a writer.
    • 5/5
      Captivating stories! Engrossing storytelling! I kept looking forward to my office commute just so that I could be swept away into this wonderful world. Easily the best fiction for me this year.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely enchanting version of Norse Mythology. I could not put it down!
    • 4/5
      It's a fascinating collection of norse tales that are easily read, but it wasn't what I was expecting as a diehard Gaiman fan. It's very different from his other books and I was hoping it to be more of the same. Ultimately, he has made these lesser known myths very easy to navigate and I enjoyed reading their wild interpretations of the world and how things came to be. Definitely one of the most original creation myths I've every read.
    • 5/5
      A very interesting read, the author did a great job keeping it interesting throughout the whole book.
    • 3/5
      OK re-telling of Norse myths. I liked the glossary at the end.