Jessica 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.

Jessica I actually agree with you and having gone to the book release event in London and listen to Gaiman talk he mentions how this book was inspired by the …moreI actually agree with you and having gone to the book release event in London and listen to Gaiman talk he mentions how this book was inspired by the gods he'd heard about as a child. After reading this I believe that, most likely unintentionally, Gaiman ended up writing the stories he would have wanted to read as a child.

If you pick these up wanting a solid look into the mythology, it's not for you. It's a great starting point, but is a very theatrical retelling.(less)

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George Me, I think a retelling that affects the reader the way the originals would have affected the hearer is a Good Thing.

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Dec 07, 2017 06:25PM · flag

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