Campaign of the Gods (edition 2012)

At first I thought that I wouldn't like the book but the more I got into it, the more I enjoyed reading it. This is an excellent story that brings Vikings and creatures from the ancient world into the modern world of today. Talk about culture shock. ( )

This was sent to me as an Early Reviewer selection and I enjoyed it immensely! It is written for the young adult category, but I found it fast paced and extremely entertaining. It is wonderful how the author weaves fiction with mythology and creates an up to date story that will keep youthful readers of all ages engaged. Bravo! ( )

I entered to win a copy of this book because a friend of mine follows a Norse religion and is always talking about the god Thor. The style of this book is very interesting. It alternates between Thor playing a board game with another god, Tyr, in wherever Norse gods hang out, and Stuart Gooding, a father-to-be in “the real world.” The board game controls events that happen in Stuart’s town, and the adventures that ensue will keep you eager to find out what happens next. ( )

Jumanji.......Zathura...........board games that come to life. Campaign of the Gods is a similar tale. Think of this one more of a Norse "Dungeons and Dragons" game come to life in rural England, except the game is actually being played by 2 Norse Gods and one of the main characters on Earth/Midgard is a medieval re-enactor. The author has a couple of things incorrect as far as the Viking/Norse berserkers are portrayed, such as the ubiquitous horned helms. Being a real-life medieval re-enactor, I found this book kind of funny at times, but, overall, I really enjoyed the book. If you're looking for a quick escape, this book is perfect. ( )