Beowulf is an amazing story about a man named Beowulf who dares to stand up to one of Cain’s three children Grendel. Beowulf has an amazing characteristic of finding his weakness and turning them into strengths: he has very poor vision but he sees it as a gift because he can see the world differently than other men; he sees the things men don’t even notice. Grendel has begun to raid the golden hall of Heorot at night ever since the hall was finished. Many men have tried to kill Grendel but all have failed. Beowulf does not seem worried about killing Grendel; he doesn't even bring his sword to fight him. Hrothgar the king of the Danes and his wife Wealhtheow are worried for Beowulf’s safety but they know that if any man can kill Grendel it is Beowulf.
I thought this was a superb retelling of Beowulf. I want to go out and read the direct translation now. I think anyone who wants to read a short epic tale should read this. It’s a quick read and I loved it and that’s coming from a guy who reads 400-600 page books. I think anyone could love this story.
Reviewed by: Haymitch
