The whole series is very clever, and sweeping epic of tradition, faith and its disillusionment, as well as a good dose of humor and banter.
As much as I enjoyed the previous book, I have to say that enjoyed this one a bit more. It is more character drive with excellent storytelling.
Odd runs away to his old house, only to encounter Norse gods in the form of a bear (Thor), an eagle (Odin) and a fox (Loki) outsmarted by the frost giants