The Children of Odin

free

(5 stars)

B. Merkhel

Interesting how people complain about the lack of perfection of the reader (narrator) with such high demands as to "pitch", "cadence", "inflection". Narrating a book is not a simple task. Narrating a book for free/no pay is an act of service to those who may not be able to read because of poor eyesight other physical impediment or due to not knowing how. The demands of the lazy for perfection are not the concern of the narrators whose labor is dedicated to the former mentioned, not the lazy or cheap. To demand perfection, you must pay for it. There are for pay versions of all the free audiobooks.

Absolutely Riveting

(5 stars)

Reshmudi

The book is beautifully crafted - each story written in such a way that in the end all the parts meet and fit perfectly with each other. Elizabeth Klett's narration was fantastic, as always. She ensured to speak slowly for the readers to keep up with the difficult names and terms. Her impeccable diction and accent makes it a wonderful read. The awe inspiring myths are sure to grasp your attention and never let go.

(5 stars)

Epona

Excellent, faultless reading on a mammoth text. The story itself not suitable for young or sensitive children, but an interesting piece in its own right as well as showing how Norse stories influenced Tolkien and others after him. Thank you reader for your time and effort!

(4 stars)

Dances with Prose

Fantastic. Kept my interest and attention to the end. Well written (translated) in a typical adventure fantasy style where one can read it many times and still be awed by its literary richness and beauty. The characters are developed so well that the reader genuinely cares for them and is saddened when something bad happens to them in the story. From a scholastic perspective this Norse mythology shares many themes with other myths and religions of the world. For example, the biblical story of Adam and Eve, the Great Flood story, from Greek mythology the punishment of Prometheus, Zeus’s lightning bolts to Odin’s spear, the underworld story, Poseidon and Jormungandr, the all seeing eye to Odin’s acquisition of knowledge, even the fairy tale of the Sleeping Beauty can be ‘found’ in this myth, and many more. Joseph Campbell refers to this concept of similar themes in myths around the world as monomyth or universal consciousness. I highly recommend this book. It is entertaining and captivating.

perfectly read book,

(5 stars)

prettypunxx

it's well done considering how hard it is to chronologically tell the Norse myths. and have it run smooth. this does. it's not too long.the stories are sweet to the ear. the words and storytelling is just comforting and with substance. although things are left out and not told. cause you can't tell a lot with explaining why. and this book just narrates. and does it well. the stories are charming, engaging and I think they keep the attention unexpectedly

Mythology of the Norse

(5 stars)

Scott Whitney

This is a well written and beautifully narrated version of the mythology of the Norse people. I teach mythology and will definitely be using this for my students who have a hard time reading and understanding the Eddas

Wonderful!

(4 stars)

Susan

A great introduction to Norse mythology and a beautiful reading from Elizabeth Klett. I always enjoy listening to her recordings and this did not disappoint. Extra marks for the pronounciations which, to my english ears, sounded perfect!

Reader & material perfectly matched

(5 stars)

Suki N Tendo

This has become one of my favourite books to relax with before sleeping. Elizabeth Klett reads with a rhythmic cadence that is well suited to tales passed down through oral tradition.