The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One

By: Rick Riordan

Narrated by: Christopher Guetig

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.

The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

The Producers Just Didn't Care

Would you listen to The Sword of Summer again? Why?

I didn't finish it the first time. I'm returning it. Maybe he would have been better with a different director. Maybe if I hadn't started reading the book first. But I wasn't able to listen to more than 5 minutes before I turned it off. He is wooden, his inflections are awful, and I think I could read it aloud with more emotion.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Christopher Guetig?

Vikas Adam (He read Nice Dragons Finish Last)

Any additional comments?

Please PLEASE! Stop with the horrible narration! There are so many freaking awesome narrators out there! Or its possibly not the narrators but the shoddy directors/producers. I'm returning the audio book. I'm sorry, but I am just so done with this.

Meet the other side of the family....

Good story, I can foresee Mr. Riorden exploring every major mythology this way. As a teacher it helps get students interested and keeping some historical data within helps keep my colleagues at bay when they try to dismiss this method of trying to hook the students.

The old Norse for the new age

Amazing I loved the wonder and amazing story. The great words worked so well with the voice actor!!!

Great story! Less great narration...

I disliked the narrator, he isn't charismatic enough. His character voices are all the same and unconvincing. I had a hard time differentiating his adult voices in a conversation where mostly adults were speaking. Also, his female voice game is weak. It didn't stop me from finishing the story, however.

Awesome 👏🏻

I’ve listened to this about 12 times now!! It is amazing. If you love mythology then this book is for you😊