Norse Mythology

By: Neil Gaiman

Narrated by: Neil Gaiman

The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling - from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, best-selling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales. Gaiman's gods are thoroughly alive - irascible, visceral, playful and passionate - and the tales carry us from the beginning of everything to Ragnarök and the twilight of the gods. Galvanised by Gaiman's prose, Thor, Loki, Odin and Freya are irresistible forces for modern listeners, and the crackling, brilliant writing demands to be heard around an open fire on a freezing, starlit night.

©2017 Neil Gaiman (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

Wonderful Adventure

Well written, well read, a thrilling journey into the mystical halls of Norse mythology. The only complaint I have is that it was over far too quickly.

A Rich History of the Gods

Wonderfully told. Wonderfully read. What is otherwise a tedious headscratch of ancient tales are transformed into fantastical tales.

The Gods, Frail, Failing and LIkeable

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It is a great and friendly way to become acquainted with the impressive mythology of a people who once adventured far and wide.

What other book might you compare Norse Mythology to and why?

Homer's Odyssey

What about Neil Gaiman’s performance did you like?

The characters he puts on the stage, although bestowed with divine powers, have all the shortcomings of mere mortals. Their petty squabbles, foolish actions, deceptions and heroic feats makes you relate to them.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Gods; Survive against the Odds

The Old World's Gods and their shenanigans

Neil Gaiman's narration is superb. Not to be perceived as a voice actor, he doesn't voice all the characters differently, (major characters do get their own voices) it is clear he loves telling a good story. This book, which is a collection of short stories, covers the essence of the Norse myths. Gaiman's retelling is soothing, hilarious, even harrowing when it needs to be. An easy recommendation.

Great

This is a great book. I loved it and enjoyed every mystical second of it.

Donna

Loved it. It was a good listen very informative. Thanks good listen. Will read again

Simply amazing.

I've read several of the stories as a child, but I can not remember them being this entertaining. Very well written and expertly performed.

Excellent

I loved this, these myths do especially well as and audio book. Mr. Gaiman's faithful rendition of the myths are really good. I am glad i bought this.

Norse Mythology overview at its best

Neil Gaiman managed a near impossible task in creating a view of Norse Mythology that I could understand. Since I did not grow up in the UK or Ireland, it was very confusing, until he retold the stories is a way that seems to follow a chronological structure.
Teaching by story telling - the way it ought to be done all the time.
Thanks Neil. #Mythology#NorseMythology#tagsgivinc

Meraviglioso

Il libro narra le vicende degli dei nordici con freschezza e humor. Ascoltarlo letto dall'autore permette di notare la passione di Gaiman per queste storie, raccolte e cucite insieme con maestria, e di immergersi ancora di più in un racconto avvincente ed emozionante.