Reviews

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

librarydoc's review against another edition

4.0

This was almost as good as Neverwhere...and I probably would prefer to give it a 3.5 instead of a 4. But it kept my interest and was a quirky, dark book. I didn't like the adult nature of this one, especially since I like to recommend books to my students. This one is DEFINITELY not for my middle school students, but MAYBE my oldest high school students.

I am looking at Anansi Boys next, because I want more on some of these weird characters.

kirstysm24's review against another edition

Boring 

lilbunny_87's review against another edition

2.0

Very mixed feelings on this one. It felt very slow and was a struggle for me at the beginning. However, towards the middle to end of the book, it definitely picked up and got a lot more interesting.

michulette's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

4.5

bridrizzle72's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

heartsdesire's review against another edition

5.0

i have walked with the gods in 600 pages (not to mention, it's an off the chart enjoyable journey), go now, it's your turn, fellas!

sterlingprimerius's review against another edition

I tried, I really did. After picking it up for a third time after letting it just sit there the first two times, I decided it's time to let this one go. While I love mythology this book just doesn't bring it in a way I enjoy, and I really gave it a shot. I really wanted to like this book, but it's just not for me. And so the inconceivable has happened, for the second time in my life, I'm not finishing a book. I stranded at 49%...

kristinlovallo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

garflover3000's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious slow-paced

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

4.5

It’s Neil Gaiman - you can’t go wrong. The characters are lovable because they’re fleshed out people with flaws and strengths and personalities in the best way. Shadow’s journey is a remarkable glimpse into what America deems “holy ground” and how we all navigate it. 

matthewr1775's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25