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The Testament of Loki
Joanne M. Harris
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Description for The Testament of Loki
Paperback.
Ragnarok was the End of Worlds. Asgard fell, centuries ago, and the old gods have been defeated. Some are dead, while others have been consigned to eternal torment in the netherworld - among them, the legendary trickster, Loki. A god who betrayed every side and still lost everything, who has lain forgotten as time passed and the world of humans moved on to new beliefs, new idol and new deities . . . But now mankind dreams of the Norse Gods once again, the river Dream is but a stone's throw from their dark prison, and Loki is the first to escape into a new reality. The first, but not the only one to. Other, darker, things have escaped with him, who seek to destroy everything that he covets. If he is to reclaim what has been lost, Loki will need allies, a plan, and plenty of tricks . . .
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473202405
SKU
9781473202405
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-7
About Joanne M. Harris
Joanne Harris is the author of the Whitbread-shortlisted CHOCOLAT (made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp) and many other bestselling novels. Her hobbies are listed in Who's Who as 'mooching, lounging, strutting, strumming, priest-baiting and quiet subversion'. She plays bass guitar in a band first formed when she was 16, is currently studying Old Norse, and lives with her husband and daughter in Yorkshire, about 15 miles from the place she was born. Find out more at www.joanne-harris.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @Joannechocolat
Reviews for The Testament of Loki
Joanne writes this story with panache and skill, infusing it with humour and wry smile throughout.
SFF WORLD
inventive and absorbing...I look forward to Harris' next foray in to fantasy, especially if she applies her love of Norse mythology again
Fantasy Book Review
Funny, sometimes poignant and always entertaining - don't miss Loki's lesson on life
SCI-FI BULLETIN
Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them through the use of a modern filter
HERTFORDSHIRE ADVERTISER
An entertaining story skillfully written as if it was simply told by Loki himself sitting right next to the reader
FANTASY FACTION
mixing of ancient myth with cracking modern story telling alongside wonderful prose and pace
FALCATA TIMES
The Gospel of Loki, a retelling of Norse myths, is hilarous
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
The Chocolat writer moves into the adult fantasy world...we loved it
BELLA
fantasy fans and those who like to read Norse myths will appreciate the Gospel of Loki. I speculate that Joanne Harris's regular readership will enjoy the book too.
GEEK NATIVE
An ingenious and funny retelling of the rise and fall of the Norse gods
CHOICE
retells the sagas for adults, in all their wintry, saucy, grandiose, melancholy glory.
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
Harris has enormous fun with her antihero...this mythical bad boy should beguile fans of Neil Gaiman
THE METRO
the first foray into adult fantasy fiction by the author of Chocolat is lively and fun
THE SUNDAY TIMES
a rich, sexy and entertaining tale of Loki...an imaginative retelling of the old myths, as seen through the eyes of the bad guy, and Harris (she reads Old Norse) handles it brilliantly!
SAGA
This book is about playfulness and trickery and their darkside...there is a sly humour to this novel - both the narrator's and at his expense
THE INDEPENDENT
dark, quirky, occasionally grim, often hilarious and gloriously bold
Booktopia
utterly compelling and well worth a read
BURY FREE PRESS
Joanne M Harris brings her fascination with norse mythology from her previous children's literature foray to her long-standing adult audience with wit, style and obvious enjoyment...For lovers of myth, legend and Game of Thrones
Sunday Sun
Joanne is a natural storyteller who knows a few things about comedy timing...I was snorting with laughter in a most unladylike manner before even emerging from the cast list
Ani Johnson
THE BOOK BAG
It has the right amount of epic fantasy and tongue-in-cheek humour....Harris skillfully weaves the stereotypical evil Loki into a self-aware but misunderstood antihero...a wonderful piece by a wonderful author, Well worth your time.
The Tempered Pen
Loki's voice is engaging, witty and likeable...Loki's famous exploits are conveyed with humour and verve
Lucy Hounsom Blog
Harris narrative is witty and nicely-paced...The book will appeal to fans of folklore and mythology, but also, I'm sure, to fans of Loki from the marvels movies
Nicki J Markus Blog
It could have been a stuffy book about the myths and legends of Scandinavia, but with a brilliantly clever twist of Loki as the narrator, and his wonderful sense of wit, it both teaches and entertains
Rinn Reads
Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them in any way through the use of a modern filter
Matt Adams
Herts Advertiser
Loki's unique narration brings the myths to life with a grounded and modern take on the traits of the gods of Asgard
Daniel Liscombe
Utter Biblio
Harris is an expert of Norse mythology...she makes it into a compelling subject matter that encourages the revisiting of these historic tales.
Joe Warren
Fantasy Book Review
The type of book where you've gone through fifty pages and are still hungry for more...a joyous, terrifying, tumulutuous ride. And there's undoubtedly more to come.
Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson
quirky, amusing throughout, with an undercurrent of darkness and menace. This is a lot of fun...A must-read for all fans of Norse legends, fantasy and great writing.
Stefan Fergus
Civilian Reader
A surprise from the author of Chocolat, this pacy adult fantasy is narrated by Loki, the Norse god of fire and mischief.
Violent Henderson
Vogue
An ingeniously skewed retelling of Norse mythology. It's fun and you'll keep going to the end.
Callum Shephard
Starburst Magazine
A beautifully written darkly fun fairy tale which breathes new life into the Trickster
GEEK PLANET ONLINE
Moves at a cracking pace and it's a lot of fun
Jonathan Hatfull
SciFiNow
A chatty, cheeky style that works a treat
SFX
Allan Corduner's charming voicing of our antihero makes us sympathise with him more than we ought to; imaginative accents for the huge cast of gods, giants and demons, and splendid musical effects add to the fun
THE TIMES
a fun read, and a nice new slant on the old tales
Fortean Times
SFF WORLD
inventive and absorbing...I look forward to Harris' next foray in to fantasy, especially if she applies her love of Norse mythology again
Fantasy Book Review
Funny, sometimes poignant and always entertaining - don't miss Loki's lesson on life
SCI-FI BULLETIN
Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them through the use of a modern filter
HERTFORDSHIRE ADVERTISER
An entertaining story skillfully written as if it was simply told by Loki himself sitting right next to the reader
FANTASY FACTION
mixing of ancient myth with cracking modern story telling alongside wonderful prose and pace
FALCATA TIMES
The Gospel of Loki, a retelling of Norse myths, is hilarous
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
The Chocolat writer moves into the adult fantasy world...we loved it
BELLA
fantasy fans and those who like to read Norse myths will appreciate the Gospel of Loki. I speculate that Joanne Harris's regular readership will enjoy the book too.
GEEK NATIVE
An ingenious and funny retelling of the rise and fall of the Norse gods
CHOICE
retells the sagas for adults, in all their wintry, saucy, grandiose, melancholy glory.
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
Harris has enormous fun with her antihero...this mythical bad boy should beguile fans of Neil Gaiman
THE METRO
the first foray into adult fantasy fiction by the author of Chocolat is lively and fun
THE SUNDAY TIMES
a rich, sexy and entertaining tale of Loki...an imaginative retelling of the old myths, as seen through the eyes of the bad guy, and Harris (she reads Old Norse) handles it brilliantly!
SAGA
This book is about playfulness and trickery and their darkside...there is a sly humour to this novel - both the narrator's and at his expense
THE INDEPENDENT
dark, quirky, occasionally grim, often hilarious and gloriously bold
Booktopia
utterly compelling and well worth a read
BURY FREE PRESS
Joanne M Harris brings her fascination with norse mythology from her previous children's literature foray to her long-standing adult audience with wit, style and obvious enjoyment...For lovers of myth, legend and Game of Thrones
Sunday Sun
Joanne is a natural storyteller who knows a few things about comedy timing...I was snorting with laughter in a most unladylike manner before even emerging from the cast list
Ani Johnson
THE BOOK BAG
It has the right amount of epic fantasy and tongue-in-cheek humour....Harris skillfully weaves the stereotypical evil Loki into a self-aware but misunderstood antihero...a wonderful piece by a wonderful author, Well worth your time.
The Tempered Pen
Loki's voice is engaging, witty and likeable...Loki's famous exploits are conveyed with humour and verve
Lucy Hounsom Blog
Harris narrative is witty and nicely-paced...The book will appeal to fans of folklore and mythology, but also, I'm sure, to fans of Loki from the marvels movies
Nicki J Markus Blog
It could have been a stuffy book about the myths and legends of Scandinavia, but with a brilliantly clever twist of Loki as the narrator, and his wonderful sense of wit, it both teaches and entertains
Rinn Reads
Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them in any way through the use of a modern filter
Matt Adams
Herts Advertiser
Loki's unique narration brings the myths to life with a grounded and modern take on the traits of the gods of Asgard
Daniel Liscombe
Utter Biblio
Harris is an expert of Norse mythology...she makes it into a compelling subject matter that encourages the revisiting of these historic tales.
Joe Warren
Fantasy Book Review
The type of book where you've gone through fifty pages and are still hungry for more...a joyous, terrifying, tumulutuous ride. And there's undoubtedly more to come.
Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson
quirky, amusing throughout, with an undercurrent of darkness and menace. This is a lot of fun...A must-read for all fans of Norse legends, fantasy and great writing.
Stefan Fergus
Civilian Reader
A surprise from the author of Chocolat, this pacy adult fantasy is narrated by Loki, the Norse god of fire and mischief.
Violent Henderson
Vogue
An ingeniously skewed retelling of Norse mythology. It's fun and you'll keep going to the end.
Callum Shephard
Starburst Magazine
A beautifully written darkly fun fairy tale which breathes new life into the Trickster
GEEK PLANET ONLINE
Moves at a cracking pace and it's a lot of fun
Jonathan Hatfull
SciFiNow
A chatty, cheeky style that works a treat
SFX
Allan Corduner's charming voicing of our antihero makes us sympathise with him more than we ought to; imaginative accents for the huge cast of gods, giants and demons, and splendid musical effects add to the fun
THE TIMES
a fun read, and a nice new slant on the old tales
Fortean Times