![]() ![]() I tore through the many, many books on Greek mythology in the school library, and the sizable collection of books on Egyptian mythology. That means it has a special connection to my own childhood, because the Norse mythology was always the one I loved the most as a kid. This is, obviously, inspired by Norse myths. Ultimately Gaiman seems to be hinting at the idea that there is something intrinsic to human beings that makes us special and fascinating creatures when it comes to our ability to do great things, right and wrong. This has many of Gaiman hallmarks: genuine danger for the protagonists, a mixture of light and darkness, and whimsical advice from more powerful beings. He would be the Snooki of the literary world.įortunately for all of us, Gaiman’s versatility is plain as day, and Odd and the Frost Giants showcases his dab hand at writing novels for children. It’s a good thing he’s so good at it, because otherwise he would be annoying. There is just nothing this man does not write. He writes for children and for adults, and picture books for both to boot. Gaiman has written short stories and novels and all the lengths of fiction in between. ![]() It just seems obvious.īut think about it. Using the word versatile to describe Neil Gaiman is a bit like using the word crooked to describe a politician or talented to describe the holder of a world record for most pies eaten in an hour. ![]()
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