Written by Neil Gaiman, published in 2017. Summary and review.

Norse Mythology was a very different read, and honestly quite a fun one. Super short with various stories of various Norse Gods. Gaiman is a fun author (with some other excellent reads) who harnesses his love for ancient mythology to create a collection of “lost” stories from the Vikings.

These stories include all your favorites, Odin, Loki, Thor and so many more. Most with lessons and parables, much like fables but with a more adult flair. We also get giants and dwarves for a little Middle Earth like affect.

Norse Mythology is a must read for any interested in ancient mythology (re: Greek & Roman) but with, in my opinion, more colorful characters – those some of the stories go for wild rides. However unlike Greek mythology, the Norse Gods feel more human. More flaws. More vulnerability. And more weirdness. Like Loki becoming a fish to hide from his family only to be caught by them with a fishing net. Like… what?

Or the story of building a Game of Thrones-esque wall to protect from giants, but actually built by giants in disguise on a bet by Freya. And Loki helps tricking the giant by distracting him from his super horse (used for hauling many stones at once) and Thor ultimately kills the giant right before he finishes the wall. I don’t know if I understand the lesson in that one, but it’s a fun story. And this book contains so many more!

TLDR: Norse Mythology includes several short stories with morals, trickery (with reverse trickery), shape-shifting, and various mythical creatures (re: giant wolves!). A fun read by a great writer. Would Recommend. 4/5 Stars.