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Enjoyable if slight. As usual, Gaiman’s use of mythological characters—in this case, those wacky old Norse Gods—is fantastic. I just wish his human character, Odd, had been less of a cypher. His journey didn’t feel as meaningful as it could have since he was mostly such a blank: more of a Shadow, alas, and less of a Richard Mayhew. (I love Richard, okay? I will totally arm wrestle over his superiority to all other slightly befuddled Neil Gaiman protagonists. RICHARD FOREVER.)

Ahem. Anyway, fun story; not quite great. WHEN ARE YOU WRITING ANOTHER ADULT NOVEL, NEIL?

dreaming_ace's review against another edition

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5.0

This was a perfect book to read on a cold Christmas Eve during a year where for too many winter has lasted all year.

erasmios's review against another edition

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4.0

Odd and the Frost Giants is a quick one-hour read aimed for younger readers, but those who enjoy Gaiman's other Norse mythology works are likely to enjoy this one as well. I appreciate the fact Gaiman's keeping actual Norse myths alive so that Avengers isn't the only source for kids to find out about Odin, Thor and Loki.

kingjustiniii's review against another edition

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5.0

A short book with a lot to say. Neil Gaiman doesnt need 400 pages to create a beautiful world with meaningful characters, a skill that I both respect and admire.

solangelicag's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mehsi's review against another edition

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4.0

I got this book years ago, but lost it after moving 4 years ago. And yesterday I finally found it and decided to read it.

Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite authors and I really enjoy his books. This one was no exception. I love vikings, I love all the gods they had.

Odd was a very interesting character, I still have no clue how he works though, since he can't seem to say no and thinks it is totally normal to just save the world from a giant. Like it is nothing.

The story, Giants winning (for once) and Gods losing was a fun one, I am normally used to the gods winning everything.

I loved the ending, though I can't really understand how Freya couldn't fix his whole leg. Isn't she a goddess? Why is she still bound by stuff?

I wish it had more illustrations though.

The title is also a bit off. Since it was only one Frost Giant, and not more than that.

All in all a fun short book.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

skyslibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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