Reviews

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

maali92's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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

3.5

katiescho741's review against another edition

2.0

I was surprised I didn’t enjoy this book. The premise is interesting - all the old gods of the settlers who came to America gather together for an event - but I just got to a point where I wasn’t interested in reading on.
I enjoy Gaiman’s writing style. He’s got a dark sense of humour, and adult irony that makes me laugh. So it was a surprise to me that I didn’t enjoy this more.

rj_owen's review against another edition

4.0

Not as good as Neverwhere. Very confusing at times, but such a unique story.

danoreading's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. I liked this, but didn't love it. I love Gaiman, but think that his style best fits the short form.

liakeller's review against another edition

4.0

This is a long one and I really didn't get hooked until about 1/2 way through. interesting story that left me confused only to help me find the answer later in the book. So crazy creative - Gaiman has the most interesting brain!

graywild's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.0

Shadow leaves prison to restart his life.  Unfortunately his old life doesn't exist anymore.  He is hired as an assistant to Mr Wednesday but it is not clear what his job entails.  He is drawn into a war between the old gods which have come to this country with the immigrants and the new gods (such as TV and Media).  Long book at 500+ pages but a quick read.  It helps to understand some mythology but it is not completely necessary to get into the book.  Recommend.

thehawk72's review against another edition

2.0

I really really want to like Neil Gaiman and I just do not. His writing style is excellent, but I get so so lost and uninvested when I don't have a specific plot to follow and characters speak in #inspirationalquotes

dianamatiaskova's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

luis_grimm's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

In the beginning, I felt the pacing was slow, and I also thought it was weird how the main character just went along with anything without giving it a second thought. However, as the story progressed, I got more invested and started really enjoying the story.

xla's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0