Norse Mythology

A collection of short stories based on the Norse mythology. From the creation of the world, the Giants, the Gods and humankind, until their ultimate destruction, Ragnarok.

Not a great book, but there is something enticing in Neil Gaiman's prose. It is accessible, very easy to read and understand. The stories are short and amusing. Nothing exceptional, but the familiar characters add an instant feeling of kinship with them. Thor, Loki and Odin are known and beloved figures that need no introduction.

As it is the case with ancient myths and legends, there is a lot of things that make absolutely no sense. Like a human sized God being able to hold open the mouth of a colossal wolf that stretches from the earth to the sun.