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!

A Family Favorite

(5 stars)

Ritsumei

I've lost track of how many times we've listened to this one. My kids come back to it again and again. I love the tales of bravery and heroism, and always wonder: did our Scandinavian ancestors know these stories, too?

fantastic speaker and story.

(5 stars)

Jon

the story is great, the writing is clear and repetitive enough so that the Norse names don't get away from you, and the author's inflection really made the story pop. thanks!

lovely

(5 stars)

Jameswr

I would listen to this when I was little it is so nice and calming to hear about all the bloodshed.

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(5 stars)

Odin

I swear, the norse gods are the most noble for me ,for they show all things that are good and evil. They have been portrayed as beings who are powerful yet are just as capable of making errors in their judgement. The most noble of all being Odin, the father of the gods. He is the most noble and just. He knows not deceit nor treachery yet he is also prone to making mistakes. However, so wise is he, that he learns from his failures. His love for mankind and midgard is apparent. I know not of gods who are as noble and wise as he. I really do look up to Odin, the father of the gods for he truly is wisdom and compassion. So all in all, this book is cray cray! I think that i have been won over by the norse gods! They literally take all the awards for being " our overseers". Odin being the greatest one. Oof and the narration, her voice is so comforting and sweet. I could listen to it till hours on end.

(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.