As a child, I read every book of fairy tales, myths, and folktales from every culture I could get my hands on. That lively interest (I refuse to use the word "obsession") continued through my adult life. My bookshelves burst with my collection and Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology will take pride of place. It's been a few years since I've visited the Norse myths and it was a pleasure to read Gaiman's retelling. He brings a freshness of language and a sly humor to these well-known tales. A satisfying read.