5/25/2023 0 Comments Gaiman norse![]() We laugh at the brothers’ antics, from cross-dressing to giant slaying. We discover what childish prank brings the great hammer, Mjollnir, into Thor’s hands. We watch the brothers, Thor and Loki, hurled on adventure after adventure-most of which are solved (or caused) by Loki’s trickery. At the throne of Asgard, we discover how Odin lost his eye, how he gained his wealth of mystical knowledge, what the two ravens on his shoulders whisper. From the origin of existence-gods emerging from armpits and licked from blocks of ice-the nine worlds come to life. ![]() The premise feels straightforward: Gaiman takes his favorite Norse myths and retells them. Once again, Gaiman’s masterful storytelling transcends our most vivid dreams, exploring ancient territory from a fantastically fresh perspective. So many innovative authors seem to run out of ideas, laying things on the page just to appease the cries of fans and publicists alike.įor those of you expecting this from Gaiman’s new book, Norse Mythology (out on February 7, 2017)-don’t. ![]() There is little leeway in our fanfare, as we wait to be wooed with the same splendor we experienced a decade ago-when we first cracked open Sandman or American Gods.īut a part of us also anticipates disappointment. When an author becomes as renowned as Neil Gaiman, our expectations are high. ![]()
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