The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland
The Norse Myths
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Kevin Crossley-Holland
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The Norse Myths

Kevin Crossley-Holland

276 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous informative medium-paced
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Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. The mythic legacy of the Scandinavians includes a cycle of stories filled with magnificent images from pre-Christian Europe. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage i...

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Community Reviews

4.04
based on 788 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

informative: 76%

dark: 34%

funny: 27%

mysterious: 20%

lighthearted: 13%

reflective: 13%

emotional: 11%

inspiring: 11%

challenging: 9%

relaxing: 9%

sad: 4%

hopeful: 2%

tense: 2%

Pace

29% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
18% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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