Conner answers “can I just ask why this isn't marked as a...”

Charlie Stuart asked this question about Norse Mythology:

can I just ask why this isn't marked as a childrens book anywhere because it was sold everywhere with no clear marketing and yet to read beyond five pages is a tad disappointing if you were looking even for a casual book of myths to dip into? I was given it as a present after mentioning I wanted something of the sort and it's clearly a childrens book from the phrasing alone, a shame really.

Conner In the part of the book called "Loki's Last Days"-and this answer is not a spoiler for anybody who is wondering-there are some graphic things that are…moreIn the part of the book called "Loki's Last Days"-and this answer is not a spoiler for anybody who is wondering-there are some graphic things that are happening, and while it's not described to be as gruesome as it could have been, it doesn't feel like he actively avoids being extra violent to make it so kids can read it, it just feels like he wrote a book that anybody could enjoy without any compromises. The book isn't strictly for any age group, its for everybody.(less)

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