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Norse Mythology

by Neil Gaiman · 299 pages · Published February 2017
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4.12 / 5 across 185K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A witty, epic Adult mythology built around mythology retelling, norse gods, trickster. 299 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Violence
Mythology Retelling
Norse Gods
Trickster
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Mythology
Fantasy
Moods
Witty
Epic
Fun
Key Tropes
Mythology Retelling
Norse Gods
Trickster
Ending
Satisfying
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No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy Norse Mythology?

Readers who love witty and epic stories with mythology retelling and norse gods. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Norse Mythology?

A witty, epic Adult mythology built around mythology retelling, norse gods, trickster. 299 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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