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Vei, Vol. 1
In the midst of a bloody battle between giants, Asgardian gods, and humans, deceit and betrayal run wild. One warrior must fight to discover who she can trust and beat the odds to determine the ultimate fate of her people.
She trained her whole life to become the strongest warrior of Jotunheim, to become the beloved champion of her gods. But when the time came to finally prove her strength, Vei was cast into the sea by the very god she fought for.
Rescued by a Viking ship, Vei returns to Jotunheim, home of the legendary giants. There she finds herself caught in the Meistarileikir, a bloody game between the humans, the giants, and the gods of Asgard that will determine who will have the right to rule the land of Midgard. Having lost the confidence of her own god, Vei must take her place in the Meistarileikir and fight not only for the control of Midgard, but for her very life, in this epic battle against daring warriors, fearsome monsters, and even the gods themselves.
A bestseller in Sweden, Vei weaves together an incredible tale that pits man against God and God against God in an outstanding Hunger Games meets Norse mythology graphic novel.
She trained her whole life to become the strongest warrior of Jotunheim, to become the beloved champion of her gods. But when the time came to finally prove her strength, Vei was cast into the sea by the very god she fought for.
Rescued by a Viking ship, Vei returns to Jotunheim, home of the legendary giants. There she finds herself caught in the Meistarileikir, a bloody game between the humans, the giants, and the gods of Asgard that will determine who will have the right to rule the land of Midgard. Having lost the confidence of her own god, Vei must take her place in the Meistarileikir and fight not only for the control of Midgard, but for her very life, in this epic battle against daring warriors, fearsome monsters, and even the gods themselves.
A bestseller in Sweden, Vei weaves together an incredible tale that pits man against God and God against God in an outstanding Hunger Games meets Norse mythology graphic novel.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2017
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About the author
Sara Bergmark Elfgren
25 books368 followersSara Bergmark Elfgren (a.k.a. Sara B. Elfgren) is an award-winning Swedish writer, screenwriter and playwright. She made her debut with the YA novel The Circle (2011), which she co-wrote with Mats Strandberg. The Circle was the first part in the Engelsfors trilogy, and it has been translated into twenty-five languages.
Since her debut, Elfgren has written critically acclaimed novels, children's books, graphic novels, audio dramas, plays, screenplays and TV scripts.
She was born in Stockholm and still lives there. She has a degree in Film Studies. She enjoys reading, watching old movies, listening to music, playing video games and going for long walks. She is currently working on an opera libretto, a new novel and a children's book.
Since her debut, Elfgren has written critically acclaimed novels, children's books, graphic novels, audio dramas, plays, screenplays and TV scripts.
She was born in Stockholm and still lives there. She has a degree in Film Studies. She enjoys reading, watching old movies, listening to music, playing video games and going for long walks. She is currently working on an opera libretto, a new novel and a children's book.
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April 2, 2023
"Vei" by Sara Elfgren is really good. Vei is a human who lives in Jotunheim. She reveres and serves the Frost Giants, the Jotun. The story begins with Vei's exile, where she is rescued by a crew of Vikings. A tenuous bargain is struck, as the Norse and Vei travel to Jotunheim.
There they find the Aesir have come for an annual contest, Meistarileikir, that pits the champions of the Aesir against the Jotun. Vei just happens, with a little help from Loki, to become one of these Champions. No more spoilers.
Sara Elfgren's writing is excellent and draws the reader in. Karl Johnson's art is quite good and does a great job with the realms and characters. This is certainly a peasant surprise, as I picked up this comic due to the cool cover. The story inside does not disappoint. If you're a fan of Norse myths, then you will like this comic. On to volume two soon.
There they find the Aesir have come for an annual contest, Meistarileikir, that pits the champions of the Aesir against the Jotun. Vei just happens, with a little help from Loki, to become one of these Champions. No more spoilers.
Sara Elfgren's writing is excellent and draws the reader in. Karl Johnson's art is quite good and does a great job with the realms and characters. This is certainly a peasant surprise, as I picked up this comic due to the cool cover. The story inside does not disappoint. If you're a fan of Norse myths, then you will like this comic. On to volume two soon.
April 10, 2019
Utan tvekan bland det bästa jag har läst i år!
April 24, 2019
Vei är början på en ganska klassisk fantasyberättelse, det som är unikt är att den utspelar sig i den nordiska mytologin tillsammans med asagudarna. Dock känns den inte tröttsam eller som en återupprepning utan lite ny och spännande.
Det känns som en första volym, vi får bakgrund men när handlingen väl tar fart på riktigt är den slut, hoppas nästa volym kommer snart.
Stort plus på detaljer och hur fint tecknad den är.
Jag gillar designen speciellt på Freja som är tjock och vacker och fantastisk, hoppas vi ser mer av henne i nästa volym!
Det känns som en första volym, vi får bakgrund men när handlingen väl tar fart på riktigt är den slut, hoppas nästa volym kommer snart.
Stort plus på detaljer och hur fint tecknad den är.
Jag gillar designen speciellt på Freja som är tjock och vacker och fantastisk, hoppas vi ser mer av henne i nästa volym!
November 18, 2021
2019 second review
I read this about a year ago and gave it 3 stars. However I decided to reread it before I read the second part and I really loved it!
The illustrations are probably the most beautiful I've seen in any graphic novel. Especially the bright coloring which fits the story great!
Other than the illustrations I really liked the take on Norse mythology. Vei is a great main character and the genderbending of Loki is amazing.
2018 first review
The illustrations are so beautiful! However didn't the story really capture me but it was still good.
I read this about a year ago and gave it 3 stars. However I decided to reread it before I read the second part and I really loved it!
The illustrations are probably the most beautiful I've seen in any graphic novel. Especially the bright coloring which fits the story great!
Other than the illustrations I really liked the take on Norse mythology. Vei is a great main character and the genderbending of Loki is amazing.
2018 first review
The illustrations are so beautiful! However didn't the story really capture me but it was still good.
January 5, 2024
Gorgeous and exciting. I wish more international comics were translated into English — so many amazing works of art out there that I can’t read!
November 25, 2018
I love Vikings and their mythology. So I looked forward to Vei. The mythology-fantasy take by authors, who should be close to the topic (at least demographically). And well, I enjoyed it. The art is beautiful. Colours are bright. Work with the panels is excellent. I really enjoyed that, even when I laught hard to the "baby Jesus" feminine style man's faces or overplayed facial expressions. I enjoyed the story too. its simple story about pariah champion and unjust fight with the background note how the people are just chess set for the gods. The issue may be that the story is maybe too simple for 130-ish pages, basically, it feels more like events of one packed comics issue. That's a bit sad, but the art balances that, so it never gets boring, only like you should be getting more of the story. And I'm looking forward to the second book because we're left with quite a cliffhanger there.
April 14, 2020
”När stjärnorna står rätt kallas de tretton skickligaste ran till att strida i Meistarileikir...kampen för Gudarnas ära. Många tidevarv har gått sedan det hände...men varje generation ran måste vara redo.”
Vilken bok!
Spännande, äventyrlig, unik och färgstark, med härliga karaktärer, en fantastisk berättelse och vackra illustrationer.
Vei är en stark huvudkaraktär som verkligen ger boken en ”girlpower” känsla. Hon är tuff och välskriven med både temperament och förnuft.
Berättelsen tog även en vändning som jag inte riktigt hade väntat mig, vilket jag verkligen tyckte om.
Måste även tillägga att det var omöjligt att lägga ifrån sig den och att jag ångrar att jag inte köpte Vei 2 på bokrean med.
⭐️ ”Vei bok 1” får 5/5 stjärnor från mig!
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What a book!
Thrilling, adventurous, unique and colorful with awesome characters, a great story and beautiful illustrations.
Vei is a strong main character who really gives the book that girl power feeling. She’s tough and well written and has a hot temper but still got her wits.
The story took a turn that I had not expected which I really liked.
I also got to say that it was impossible to put this book down and I regret that I didn’t buy Vei 2 at the Swedish book fair.
⭐️ “Vei 1” get 5/5 stars from me!
Vilken bok!
Spännande, äventyrlig, unik och färgstark, med härliga karaktärer, en fantastisk berättelse och vackra illustrationer.
Vei är en stark huvudkaraktär som verkligen ger boken en ”girlpower” känsla. Hon är tuff och välskriven med både temperament och förnuft.
Berättelsen tog även en vändning som jag inte riktigt hade väntat mig, vilket jag verkligen tyckte om.
Måste även tillägga att det var omöjligt att lägga ifrån sig den och att jag ångrar att jag inte köpte Vei 2 på bokrean med.
⭐️ ”Vei bok 1” får 5/5 stjärnor från mig!
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What a book!
Thrilling, adventurous, unique and colorful with awesome characters, a great story and beautiful illustrations.
Vei is a strong main character who really gives the book that girl power feeling. She’s tough and well written and has a hot temper but still got her wits.
The story took a turn that I had not expected which I really liked.
I also got to say that it was impossible to put this book down and I regret that I didn’t buy Vei 2 at the Swedish book fair.
⭐️ “Vei 1” get 5/5 stars from me!
April 5, 2023
Unbelievable art and tale ! Few tales show giants like this - incredible.
July 6, 2017
Alltså jag älskar allt! Jag älskar tecknarstilen, historien, hur det är upplagt. Jag älskar också att man får en snabbkurs i mytologi om man är obekant med det hela, men det känns inte intvingat bara för att utan naturligt. Min enda sorg är att jag behöver vänta på nästa del. Och att nästa del är sista delen.
May 25, 2020
+ Karl Johnssons fantastiska tecknarförmåga.
+ Spännande värld som byggs upp.
- hackigt att historien huggits upp på två volymer.
- mycket våld och sex och muskliga nakna kroppar.
+ Spännande värld som byggs upp.
- hackigt att historien huggits upp på två volymer.
- mycket våld och sex och muskliga nakna kroppar.
June 18, 2024
4.25
Bardzo fajny komiks. No ale mi nordycka mitologia zawsze wchodzi 😍
Bardzo fajny komiks. No ale mi nordycka mitologia zawsze wchodzi 😍
January 5, 2018
Hey, I just realized I hadn't added this to my reading list, and thus COMPLETING MY READING CHALLENGE 2017! wooo!
Since I have recently read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, it seemed very appropriate when the author of this graphic novel about norse myth came to my bookshop for a book signing. This isn't straightly "factual" mythology (as in taken from the Eddas and historical documents) but more a story taking place in that world. The giants and gods have a championship every now and then, where their appointed champions fight eachother and the winners get to rule Midgård where the humans live. Vei is the champion of the giants, and soon realize the gods aren't exactly following the rules. This I loved, because it is very true to the temperament of the Norse gods, they use cunning and rulebending whenever it fits the story.
The story is compelling, and I really liked their take on how the gods look. The enormous Freja really makes more sense than the skinny version I've seen so many times already. The genderbending Loke is also a very accurate account, I wonder how gender specific the Eddas are? I know he gives birth to Sleipnir while in the form of a mare, and that Loke's known to change shapes and gender many times, but it's just done so well in this novel.
Over all, the gender perspective really permeates the whole story, with the female Vei being the hero and driving force, and the male Dal being both the virgin (!), eye candy and sidekick. Such a small thing to be excited about, and yet so rarely seen in movies and novels.
The artist is talented and it's a very classic style of comic book drawing, but very well executed. My only complaint really is that it was too short, and there will only be one more part and then no more. I always want more.
Since I have recently read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, it seemed very appropriate when the author of this graphic novel about norse myth came to my bookshop for a book signing. This isn't straightly "factual" mythology (as in taken from the Eddas and historical documents) but more a story taking place in that world. The giants and gods have a championship every now and then, where their appointed champions fight eachother and the winners get to rule Midgård where the humans live. Vei is the champion of the giants, and soon realize the gods aren't exactly following the rules. This I loved, because it is very true to the temperament of the Norse gods, they use cunning and rulebending whenever it fits the story.
The story is compelling, and I really liked their take on how the gods look. The enormous Freja really makes more sense than the skinny version I've seen so many times already. The genderbending Loke is also a very accurate account, I wonder how gender specific the Eddas are? I know he gives birth to Sleipnir while in the form of a mare, and that Loke's known to change shapes and gender many times, but it's just done so well in this novel.
Over all, the gender perspective really permeates the whole story, with the female Vei being the hero and driving force, and the male Dal being both the virgin (!), eye candy and sidekick. Such a small thing to be excited about, and yet so rarely seen in movies and novels.
The artist is talented and it's a very classic style of comic book drawing, but very well executed. My only complaint really is that it was too short, and there will only be one more part and then no more. I always want more.
October 11, 2022
Ett skepp med vikingar är på jakt efter Jotunheim, jättarnas rike. De plockar upp en medvetslös kvinna som flyter i havet. Hon heter Vei och kommer att spela en viktig roll i maktkampen mellan jättar, asagudar och människor.
Jag läste den här första gången när den kommit ut och älskade den. Nu tänkte jag äntligen ta tag i att läsa den andra delen och då ville jag friska upp mitt minne. Jag gillar fortfarande boken, men inte lika mycket som första gången. Jag är väldigt förtjust i Karl Johnssons teckningsstil och jag älskar mytologi, så jag tycker förstås att boken är klart läsvärd. Jag kan inte riktigt sätta fingret på vad det är som gör att jag inte vill sätta högsta betyg denna gång. Kanske beror det på det brutala våldet? Det är väldigt våldsamt och blodigt. Samtidigt har vi med vikingar, asar och jättar att göra, så det känns ganska oundvikligt. Jag ser i alla fall fram emot att läsa den andra delen nu och se hur det slutar!
Jag läste den här första gången när den kommit ut och älskade den. Nu tänkte jag äntligen ta tag i att läsa den andra delen och då ville jag friska upp mitt minne. Jag gillar fortfarande boken, men inte lika mycket som första gången. Jag är väldigt förtjust i Karl Johnssons teckningsstil och jag älskar mytologi, så jag tycker förstås att boken är klart läsvärd. Jag kan inte riktigt sätta fingret på vad det är som gör att jag inte vill sätta högsta betyg denna gång. Kanske beror det på det brutala våldet? Det är väldigt våldsamt och blodigt. Samtidigt har vi med vikingar, asar och jättar att göra, så det känns ganska oundvikligt. Jag ser i alla fall fram emot att läsa den andra delen nu och se hur det slutar!
April 1, 2017
"Den som väntar på något gott väntar aldrig för länge"...jag har följd Veis resa sedan serien gick i seriemagasinet Utopi och det var kärlek vid första ögonkastet. Detta första samlade albumet är ett härligt gensyn med fantastiskt välskrivna karaktärer och en story som känns minst lika spännande, fast med mer backstory och ett mer genomarbetad uttryck. Tecknarstilen känns mer förfinad och färgarna är SÅ HIMLA VACKRA!!!
Gillar du nordisk mytologi, tuffa hjältinnor och hjältar med mycket hjärta, listiga gudar och medrivande action är detta serien för dig.Väldigt varmt rekommenderat!!❤❤❤
Gillar du nordisk mytologi, tuffa hjältinnor och hjältar med mycket hjärta, listiga gudar och medrivande action är detta serien för dig.Väldigt varmt rekommenderat!!❤❤❤
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April 10, 2017Nordisk mytologi får renässans lite då och då, men sällan har det varit så snyggt som nu, med nyöversättningen av Eddan, Johan Egerkrants Nordisk mytologi, Neil Gaimans Norse Mythology - och Vei.
Allt som allt, assnygg (pun intended)! Ser fram emot nästa.
Allt som allt, assnygg (pun intended)! Ser fram emot nästa.
April 20, 2019
Jag återanvänder Johan Thilanders omdöme: Assnyggt.
October 10, 2018
Första halvan 5/5, andra halvan 3/5.
February 25, 2022
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Wholly inspired by and steeped in Norse mythology, this graphic novel created by Sara B. Elfgren and illustrated by Karl Johnsson tells the story of the warrior Vei. The Jotun and the Aesir once again are sending their champions to a battle-to-the-death contest, where the winning side gains the right to rule sacred Midgard. Just in time, Vei returns home to Jotunheim and is selected to represent her gods and her people in bloody battle.
Artwork - Stunning. This is my first time seeing Johnsson's illustrations and I already want more. To be honest, in graphic novels, I just need to artwork to be serviceable to the story that is being told. Many graphic novels do just that and nothing more. There are a few comics, however, that I come across from time-to-time that absolutely blow me away by the detail and coloring and beauty. The cover art to the character designs to the full-page spreads, it's all gorgeous. I particularly enjoyed a section in Chapter 4 where the art style changes as a character recounts their people's history. Attention to detail and design really helps with immersion and is always appreciated.
Dialogue - This is really the only spot that I have any criticism for. It's good dialogue and there is nothing distracting about it, but it is a bit weak at times. Cheesy or corny lines here and there caused half an eye roll, but little more. Everything else works here. Each character has their own distinct voice. The amount of words per page is perfect. I never felt like I was stuck reading for too long nor did I feel like there was any lack in communication.
Story - Fairly straightforward, but told in an engaging manner. I'm sold on all the characters, main and side included. It's fun to see new interpretations of gods I'm familiar with--Loki, Freya, Thor, Odin. In my book, you can't go wrong with a battleground competition where skilled warriors face off to the death. Vei is a powerhouse in a tiny body. She doesn't use magic (at least not yet), just raw skill. She isn't afraid. She's super fun. Her relationship with both Dal and Veidar are intriguing and I'm interested in seeing where Elfgren takes them. There is an instant sex scene including nudity, so reader beware. Also, the Jotun walk around with their tits out. And some of them have two sets so that's instantly double the nudity. Anyways... You don't have to know much (or anything) about Norse mythology to enjoy what's going on here. All of it is pretty well self-contained and well-told.
The story's not over. In fact, we land on a cliffhanger. Thankfully, there's Vei bok 2 to read next!
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Wholly inspired by and steeped in Norse mythology, this graphic novel created by Sara B. Elfgren and illustrated by Karl Johnsson tells the story of the warrior Vei. The Jotun and the Aesir once again are sending their champions to a battle-to-the-death contest, where the winning side gains the right to rule sacred Midgard. Just in time, Vei returns home to Jotunheim and is selected to represent her gods and her people in bloody battle.
Artwork - Stunning. This is my first time seeing Johnsson's illustrations and I already want more. To be honest, in graphic novels, I just need to artwork to be serviceable to the story that is being told. Many graphic novels do just that and nothing more. There are a few comics, however, that I come across from time-to-time that absolutely blow me away by the detail and coloring and beauty. The cover art to the character designs to the full-page spreads, it's all gorgeous. I particularly enjoyed a section in Chapter 4 where the art style changes as a character recounts their people's history. Attention to detail and design really helps with immersion and is always appreciated.
Dialogue - This is really the only spot that I have any criticism for. It's good dialogue and there is nothing distracting about it, but it is a bit weak at times. Cheesy or corny lines here and there caused half an eye roll, but little more. Everything else works here. Each character has their own distinct voice. The amount of words per page is perfect. I never felt like I was stuck reading for too long nor did I feel like there was any lack in communication.
Story - Fairly straightforward, but told in an engaging manner. I'm sold on all the characters, main and side included. It's fun to see new interpretations of gods I'm familiar with--Loki, Freya, Thor, Odin. In my book, you can't go wrong with a battleground competition where skilled warriors face off to the death. Vei is a powerhouse in a tiny body. She doesn't use magic (at least not yet), just raw skill. She isn't afraid. She's super fun. Her relationship with both Dal and Veidar are intriguing and I'm interested in seeing where Elfgren takes them. There is an instant sex scene including nudity, so reader beware. Also, the Jotun walk around with their tits out. And some of them have two sets so that's instantly double the nudity. Anyways... You don't have to know much (or anything) about Norse mythology to enjoy what's going on here. All of it is pretty well self-contained and well-told.
The story's not over. In fact, we land on a cliffhanger. Thankfully, there's Vei bok 2 to read next!
November 26, 2019
För en som jag, som älskar fornnordisk mytologi och starka kvinnliga karaktärer är det här en perfekt mash-up. Sara Bergmark Elfgrens blandning av urstarka Vei, som är bland det mest badass jag har sett i en huvudkaraktär över huvud taget och inspiration från det fornnordiska är en match made in heaven.
Samtidigt är det också ett lätt format att ta till sig, i serieform och Karl Johnssons illustrationer är verkligen perfekta till berättelsen och handlingen.
Persongalleriet är relativt stort men det är också lättare att hålla koll på vem som är vem när det är illustrationer och om man dessutom har lite koll på de olika personerna som är viktiga i den fornnordiska mytologiska världen blir det inte lika många att hålla reda på. Det känns ändå inte som en typisk seriebok bara för den som har ett insnöat intresse i just mytologi utan det här är en berättelse som kan avnjutas av många. Inblandningen av ”redan existerande” gudar gör bara att det känns ännu mer magiskt och också lite mer verkligt på ett konstigt sett. Jag skulle lätt kunna tänka mig den här berättelsen som en av de gamla sagorna. Vei passar också väldigt bra i just den världen eftersom de fornnordiska sagorna är fulla av starka kvinnliga karaktärer och vikingarna, som man gärna tänker på i samma veva, också har väldigt många starka kvinnor.
Det ska bli riktigt spännande att se vad som händer i den avslutande delen.
Samtidigt är det också ett lätt format att ta till sig, i serieform och Karl Johnssons illustrationer är verkligen perfekta till berättelsen och handlingen.
Persongalleriet är relativt stort men det är också lättare att hålla koll på vem som är vem när det är illustrationer och om man dessutom har lite koll på de olika personerna som är viktiga i den fornnordiska mytologiska världen blir det inte lika många att hålla reda på. Det känns ändå inte som en typisk seriebok bara för den som har ett insnöat intresse i just mytologi utan det här är en berättelse som kan avnjutas av många. Inblandningen av ”redan existerande” gudar gör bara att det känns ännu mer magiskt och också lite mer verkligt på ett konstigt sett. Jag skulle lätt kunna tänka mig den här berättelsen som en av de gamla sagorna. Vei passar också väldigt bra i just den världen eftersom de fornnordiska sagorna är fulla av starka kvinnliga karaktärer och vikingarna, som man gärna tänker på i samma veva, också har väldigt många starka kvinnor.
Det ska bli riktigt spännande att se vad som händer i den avslutande delen.
September 9, 2023
Adorei!! Acho que é a primeira vez que vejo uma historia da mitologia nordica focada nos Jotun. A gente ve a historia pelo lado deles e meio que fica do lado deles e nao do lado dos deuses, odin thor e etc. O quadrinho tem cores mt vibrantes e é muito lindo. Tem cena hot explicita, tem Loki como mulher, a Freya é gorda, Odin é visto como trapaceiro e traiçoeiro e vemos um povo que vê os Jotun como deuses. Achei bem diferente de tudo que ja li com personagens da mitologia nordica. Quero continuar lendo a saga.
January 2, 2020
Dlho som to odkladala zo strachu, že ma to nebude baviť a vlastne úplne zbytočne. Vei sa čítalo skvele, kresba je nádherná a odhliadnuc od ženských čŕt na tvárach niektorých mužov, tak tomu nemám ani čo vytknúť. A dokonca mi ani nevadil ten preklad, ktorý ma obvykle irituje. Stále ale vidím možnosť, že ma to môže baviť (a dúfam v to v ďalšom dieli) ešte viac. Preto zatiaľ 4,5/5.
March 4, 2020
Alltså WOW vilken grafisk novell! Det är fullspäckat med spänning, intriger och fantastiska illustrationer. Det är spänning från första till sista sidan och jag vill bara fortsätta med duologin och sedan läsa om dem igen och igen och igen. Jag gillar extremt mycket inslagen om den nordiska mytologin och att den blandar fiktion med mytologi, så när man läst ut den har man även lärt sig något. Rekommenderar starkt!
July 25, 2019
This was fun! Excited for the last part!
July 7, 2021
3,5 kanske...
September 16, 2022
Closer to 3.75 stars.
April 2, 2019
3.75! Supermysig liten bok. Jag har ingen erfarenhet av grafiska böcker, så vet inte om det är vanligt att storyn är relativt simpel och att det inte går in på djupet i något, men trots det är den värd att läsa. Jag tycker verkligen att den var mysig och otroligt fint tecknad. Kommer absolut läsa andra avslutande delen!
October 2, 2019
I have mixed feeling about this. Story is OK, nothing special, but not worst either. Problem is visual, as I'm not certain for who is book intended. Kind of childish art style and rainbow coloring would suggest younger audience. Rough vikings are depict as barbie princesses sometimes and character faces are strange. Partial nudity and moves it to some older audience. So young adult maybe? I don't know. I will try also second book when it is available to see how story wraps up, but over and all, first book is not great but not terrible either.
April 16, 2022
Very interesting graphic novel steeped in Norse mythology. After umpteen Thor stories from Marvel, it's a refreshing change to see a story told from the point-of-view of the Jotuns (the giants) and their human "herds," including Vei, the champion of Veidar in the Meistarileikir, a tournament fought between the the giants and the Aesier, including Odin and Thor. The Aesir are not the good guys here. The artwork is interesting and a bit variable. Strong for the most part, but occasionally a bit too cartoony. I'll be interested to see where this goes in volume 2.
September 7, 2017
Alltså, det är ju snyggt tecknat (och framför allt väldigt snyggt färgsatt) – men jag borde lära mig att jag sorgligt nog sällan är intresserad av slagsmålsscener. inte ens om de paketeras som ett snyggt seriealbum.
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