The audiobook captures the humor that is often lost in translation. The Norse myths are frequently funny—Thor dressing as a bride to retrieve his hammer is a comedic set-piece
Listening to Gaiman tell the story of Thor fishing for the Midgard Serpent feels like hearing a campfire tale, complete with dramatic pauses and emphasis on comedic failure.
note that hearing the stories aloud amplifies the experience to "epic proportions," evoking the wonder of ancient traditions The New York Times Critical Considerations The Story of Thor, in the Voice of Neil Gaiman - ny times