This was a fun read. The tone of the story was catchy, used modern turns of phrase, and was at times laugh out loud hilarious. It is told from the point of view of the trickster god Loki, and is laced with his cutting wit, cynical advice, and narcissistic and emotionally charged world view. I loved his character from the beginning.

I wasn’t previously familiar with the Norse myths (Marvel doesn’t count), and I felt this was a great introduction from which to find out more about the originals.

Overall a very enjoyable read!

Fun, idk much about actual mythology but at least this was entertaining
Tho if anyone uses the phrase "shoot me" around me anytime soon I think I'll flip

Really, really enjoyed this book.I

Also I'm quite excited because Ms. Harris says she has another book with the Norse gods coming out! Can't wait!

“Everyone has a weakness, and I make it my business to know them all”

The Gospel of Loki is a fresh, unique, hilarious telling of the rise and fall of the Norse Gods from the perspective of the God of Mischief, Loki, who turns every tale into a witty, memorable experience. Unlike some other mythological retellings I have read recently, this feels unique, and different than just a regurgitation of stories I have heard many a time.

The characters are of course the strongpoint, forming the bedrock for everything good coming out of this story, Whilst the plot is interesting and engaging, it is the characterisation that adds flavour and humour, severity and gravitas, depending on the event at hand. Loki is charismatic and manipulative, and everyone knows it, but sometimes still fall for his tricks. In that he actually reminds me a bit of Richard III, in Shakespeare's iconic play, as he often manages to emerge victorious against those who are fully aware of his mischievous ways.

Many of the characters are close to caricatures, such as Thor being the strong warrior who has a malleable mind, excluding when anger has claimed him, and is easy to confound. But Joanne M. Harris adds little inflections to these characters that does add a humane edge to them, which I loved, such as a moment of affection, or evident regret from the One-Eyed Odin himself..

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I was rooting for Loki all the way. I also had a great deal of sympathy for Fenris.