Day Of The Giants [Paperback]

Lester Del Rey (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Airmont; 1St Edition edition (1964)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000PXUV7O
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The lost art of science-fantasy, January 7, 2009

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William Timothy Lukeman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Day Of The Giants (Paperback)

Once upon a time, the boundaries of genre fiction weren't as rigid & confining as they are now. This effective little adventure is a case in point: like Edmond Hamilton's classic novella "A Yank At Valhalla," it presents Norse mythology in the (then) contemporary world, but as seen through a more scientific lens. Well, "scientific" by science-fantasy standards, at any rate.

American brothers Leif and Lee Svenson find themselves caught up in the endless battle between the Norse gods & the Frost Giants -- so much so that they're carried across the Rainbow Bridge to lend their aid against the coming of Ragnarok. Interestingly, the trickster god Loki is their best ally, however untrustworthy; the other gods are more single-minded (to be kind), i.e., rather dense, if bloodthirsty.

Let's say no more about the plot -- if you're intrigued, track down a used copy. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a fast, brisk read, with plenty of action & a broad streak of humor. Yes, the flying saucers on the old Airmont paperback cover have no business being there; but part of the fun is just that sort of tossed-off-in-a-few-minutes artwork. It's not a work for the ages, but it'll top off an idle afternoon very nicely!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Great Dealer!, October 30, 2011

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