Carrie 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.

Carrie I definitely would not call this a children's book. In fact, I've been reading many of these tales out loud to my 16 month old and have cringed or ski…moreI definitely would not call this a children's book. In fact, I've been reading many of these tales out loud to my 16 month old and have cringed or skipped over details that I wouldn't want him to hear, such as the murder, sex, and drinking that goes on. That said, this is a retelling of myths, and so is more of a short-stories-within-a-frame work. Gaiman has done an excellent job putting his own stamp on these stories and making them more humorous (in an adult way).(less)

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