"I'm not happy about any of this," said Thor. "I'm going to kill somebody soon, just to relieve the tension. You'll see." 
 This is a fun, easy read for mythology lovers. Neil Gaiman reinvents the northern myths in a compilation of short stories as he narrates the creation of the world, the adventures and mischief of the gods, and Ragnarok, the end of all things. 
 It always amazes me how dark and almost crude mythology can be, but it never ceases to be witty. Norse Mythology may not be the most captivating book, the writing may prove quite simplistic and the stories a bit repetitive at times, but is is entertaining nonetheless. Mighty but simple-minded Thor, manipulative and treacherous Loki, as well as the other deities, giants and dwarves intertwine their paths and the results are often hilarious; Loki being impregnated by a horse while in mare form, Thor dressing up as a bride, and of course the story about the origin of bad poetry, will probably amuse every reader with a darker sense of humour. These gods are far from perfect, allowing their greed and desires to drive their actions, leading them to their downfall. In the words of Gaiman himself: "The Norse myths are the myths of a chilly place, with long, long winter nights and endless summer days, myths of a people who did not entirely trust or even like their gods, although they respected and feared them." 
 I also kept imagining Ragnar Lothbrok narrating these stories to his sons during a cold, snowy evening, which is always a plus, because I miss Vikings so much.