Reviews

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

dogwithabook's review against another edition

I tried getting back into the book after a sixteen year old girl was getting preyed on (successfully), and I just can't.
 Especially when the main character tries to be like "hey that's not okay" but the other just goes "I get what I want" 

nishparadox's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

_dilliam_william's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was all round just a great time. I just think it was paced so well and I’ve not come across a book that I can read excitedly over a long period of time in a while. The setting was great and I liked how they turned the usual blank-slate, action man lacking in personality into a part of the protagonists development.

I’ve seen some people complain about a lack of coherence in the book but I don’t really see that. I thought the way the book meandered through the main plot and filled the reader’s experience with side quests and extra lore was what gave the book it’s personality.

I don’t think this book was life-changing in terms of it’s message or it’s politics (maybe for someone younger than myself) but I couldn’t recommend it enough for someone just wanting a good, fun read. I think I will be checking out more of Gaiman’s stuff in the future.

queenofgotham's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

christinefolan's review against another edition

5.0

I’ve read quite a few of Gaiman’s novels and this one was by far my favourite.

nietlauramaarmaura's review against another edition

5.0

There's no book to compare this to. I have never in my life read through a book so fast! The story is completely ridiculous but the logic is impeccable. It was perfect, start to finish.

lizkhov's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I read this on a road trip from Wisconsin to South Dakota to Wyoming, and it was absolutely perfect. The diverse stories mix and meld into a fantastic read. A few tears were shed for those quick interludes. Shadow is a great main character: he is ready to take on what the world hands him, but towards the end, he wakes up and becomes a force to reckon with.  

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 but rounded up cause I like his other work.

mtoolan89's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

eamcmahon3's review against another edition

4.0

SO GOOD!