The Ship of the Dead is book three in Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. In this installment, Magnus and his friends must travel to Helheim, the underworld, in order to stop Ragnarok — the end of days. Along their journey they face many dangers, including a fiery dragon named Nidhogg. Will they be able to prevent Ragnar Lodbrok from leading an army of giants into battle against Asgard?
For who is this book for ?
Fans of Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series will enjoy The Ship of the Dead. This audiobook contains all the action, adventure, and humor that readers have come to expect from this popular author.
Pros :
- The characters are well developed and easy to root for
- The plot is fast paced and exciting
- The audiobook is narrated by a talented cast
Cons :
- The third book in the Magnus Chase series is not as good as the first two.
- The story moves slowly and can be a bit boring at times.
- Some of the characters are not well developed, making it difficult to care about what happens to them.
Learn more about the author
Rick Riordan is the author of Percy Jackson and The Olympians,The Heroes of Olympus, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and two sons.
Reader Reviews
“Rick Riordan is at the top of his game with this spectacular Norse mythology adventure.”
“This book is yet another adventure in the life of Magnus Chase. It has all the excitement and suspense you would expect, as well as some tender scenes between Magnus and his friends. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves Norse mythology or just a good action-packed story.”
“Another Riordan winner! I was up until 2:00 a.m. finishing it!”
“Rick Riordan does it again with another fantastic book in the Magnus Chase series. With all the action, adventure, and humor that readers have come to love, this latest installment does not disappoint.”