2014/08/19

Book Review: The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris

Title: The Gospel of Loki
Author: Joanne M. Harris
Published: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 302
Rating: 2/5


Summary:
This is the story of the rise and fall of the Norse gods, this time told from the famous trickster Loki's point of view.


Review:
Norse mythology has always interested me, and is a pretty big part of the Norwegian heritage. Because of this, I've read a lot about it and this book sadly didn't compare. I think, when you decide to basically retell a story with characters you didn't make, with a storyline you didn't decide and a world you didn't create, you've got your work cut out to make it your own.

I felt like the character of Loki was interesting, but I didn't feel like the author dug deep enough. Nothing really surprised me or brought anything new to the table.

There was, however, a lot of funny moments, and when I started accepting what kind of book this is, an amusing but not original tale, I found it much more enjoyable.

I love the world this books is set in, but obviously, that wasn't really new either. Plus points for amazing cover though.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants a light read set in an interesting world.
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