An enjoyable retelling of some of the most important myths in the world. As someone that has recently taken a keen interest in everything Anglo-Saxon and Viking, I really appreciated how Gaiman presented both the world and the gods, especially Thor. I laughed aloud at how stupid Thor could be. I was also surprised by the treachery and deep seated enmity of Loki. He was far darker than the Marvel character as seen in the current Hollywood blockbusters. While it was different in scope from the works Gaiman normally writes, it really is a must read for his fan base.