Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman is a book of Norse mythology written basically in novel format. If you enjoy Norse mythology but don't enjoy the dry way the stories are usually told, then this book is for you. I've never read a mythology book where it read like a novel. It was quite enjoyable. If you are a huge fan of Thor as a character in the recent Marvel movies, you may want to pass on this book. He is portrayed as being a bit unintelligent, which the author claims is how he was truly portrayed in the stories passed down through the decades. It was a little annoying, but I didn't mind it enough to not read the book. I really liked it... the story of Thor's hammer, how Odin lost his eye, how Loki deceives the gods. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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