Hammer of the gods vs Norse Mythology: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Norse Mythology, Mythology, Fantasy, Fiction
Hammer of the gods
When Alex decides to return to the Alterworld to search for his missing father, he enters the myth of Loki, the trickster god of Norse mythology, as the god's son Vali, but then runs the risk of destroying the very…
vs
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In…
The verdict
- Readers rate Norse Mythology highest: Norse Mythology 4.1 · Hammer of the gods 3.9.
- Hammer of the gods is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for Norse Mythology.
- Norse Mythology has the widest readership — 348167 ratings behind its score.
- Hammer of the gods runs the darker storyline; Norse Mythology stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Hammer of the gods
≈ 2h vs 5h for Norse Mythology
Want the crowd-tested pick?
Norse Mythology
348167 ratings vs 14031 for Hammer of the gods
In the mood for something dark?
Hammer of the gods
a darker storyline than Norse Mythology
Want something lighter?
Norse Mythology
an easier tone than Hammer of the gods
Scores by source
| Hammer of the gods | Norse Mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (14031) | 4.1 (348167) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1428) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (751) |
Reception
| Hammer of the gods | Norse Mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 14031 | 348167 |
| Editions | 2 | 25 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 14711 | — |
| Reading it now | 299 | — |
| Written reviews | 573 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 98 | 49083 |
| Pages | 137 | 304 |