It's clear that much was lost in translation in this text. The stories are all very basic and told in a rudimentary style that may have worked if the translation were able to keep the poetic linguistic traditions of the original text, but in English, it just seems basic.

However, it's a good read for the otherwise newly inducted reader of Norse mythology, and it's provided me with a good base knowledge of the myths so that I can further research the ones I'm interested in.

I'd recommend it for someone who wants to learn more about Norse mythology but doesn't know where to start. If you're more au fait with the tales of the Eddas, then I'd suggest a more in-depth version.