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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
the only reason i finally read this book (it had been in my to-read list forever, and after they announced the tv show i was like 'umm, maybe i could read it now?' and then promptly forgot all about it), was because i saw some fanart of the scene where shadow asks the raven to say 'nevermore' and its says 'fuck you' back, and i thought it was hilarious lmao. and it's probably the best exchange of words in the entire book.
anyway, i started not liking it a lot but then at some point it really grabbed me and i couldn't stop reading it? which kind of sucked when the end turned out to be pretty lame. or maybe i'm just pissed because it's almost 7 am and i just spent the entire night reading for that wack-ass ending!
anyway, i started not liking it a lot but then at some point it really grabbed me and i couldn't stop reading it? which kind of sucked when the end turned out to be pretty lame. or maybe i'm just pissed because it's almost 7 am and i just spent the entire night reading for that wack-ass ending!
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was my first Gaiman novel and it was a wonderful ride. I've read a lot of his short stories, and this was way better than any of them.
His way of narrating is flawless, interesting and intriguing. He sure knows how to keep the mystery through out the whole book, keeping the reader's attention. There are a lot of interesting characters but what makes the book perfect is the interaction between them. The dialog adds so much to everything.
Ofcorse none of this would be possible without the main character, Shadow, who gets involved in God knows what. *God, hehehe. His sensibility and loyalty is what will lead you through the story cheering for him. He is a guy who made a mistake and has his morals to which he sticks.
Even if you are a slow reader, this book is worth your time.
His way of narrating is flawless, interesting and intriguing. He sure knows how to keep the mystery through out the whole book, keeping the reader's attention. There are a lot of interesting characters but what makes the book perfect is the interaction between them. The dialog adds so much to everything.
Ofcorse none of this would be possible without the main character, Shadow, who gets involved in God knows what. *God, hehehe. His sensibility and loyalty is what will lead you through the story cheering for him. He is a guy who made a mistake and has his morals to which he sticks.
Even if you are a slow reader, this book is worth your time.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Questo è un libro strano, anche per gli standard di Neil Gaiman. Ho ritrovato il suo stile nella caratterizzazione dei personaggi (a parte Shadow, un po' troppo statico per i miei gusti), mentre la storia mi ha lasciata un po' perplessa: all'inizio sembra lenta, fin troppo dettagliata e a tratti inutile, solo una volta arrivatз alla fine la si apprezza appieno, potendo finalmente vedere il quadro completo. Per questo, è una lettura che non scorre molto facilmente, ma l'idea delle nuove divinità che prendono il posto di quelle vecchie è originale e intrigante, oltre che ben sviluppata.
Recensione completa✨
Recensione completa✨
Like walking through a lush forest, where each step bears discovery of something never-before-seen. A boundless journey of wonder. A lustrous gem of revelation, yet increasing in mystery with each reading.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It took me about half of this book to finally get into it. The story was crazy and interesting at first and then it got SO SLOW. The last part was super good with a lot of twists and turns. I feel like I would have liked this book better if I didn’t have to google who the gods were every time they were mentioned. I know there were a lot of subtleties and winks to the lore of the gods, but I didn’t get them because I don’t know who the gods are. I think if I did, I would have liked it more
adventurous
funny
medium-paced