Neil Gaiman produces a primer on Norse Mythology in his book called (very plainly) Norse Mythology The book consists of retellings of a number of different myths involving Thor, Odin, Loki, and their compatriots. I was torn by this book. It is interesting and it was fun to read about gods & goddesses from a non-Greek, non-Roman pantheon. On the other hand, given the author, I was expecting more than a straightforward, middle-school reading level, narrative of each myth. I know Gaiman is capable of doing a good job with words but just didn’t see it here. It came across as an assignment he had lost interest in. So recommended if all you need is a basic review of stories coming out of Norse mythology, not recommended if you’re looking for a poetic breadth of storytelling.
