Review: Odd and the Frost Giants

In Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman, Odd a young, skinny Norse boy is up against the chilling evil of the Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard, home of the Norse Gods. He is an unlikely savior, if ever there was one. Yet, several of the Gods have been tricked by a Frost Giants and are helpless to undo what has been done. Since he is too weak to fight them, he must outwit them instead.

Gaiman's latest novel has its roots in Norse mythology. He has written a cute, readable tale. However, it does not live up to the high standards set in Coraline or The Graveyard Book. The illustrations certainly enhance the book, as do the informative chapter titles. While I recommend reading Odd and the Frost Giants (it is a fast, enjoyable read), I would highly recommend reading some of Gaiman's other children's books.