A review by _dilliam_william
American Gods by Neil Gaiman

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.