A review by demosthenes
American Gods by Neil Gaiman

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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

5.0

I'm re-reading this book for the second time now and I can definitely say it's still one of my favorite books of all time. 

I honestly couldn't tell you why I love this book so much. It could be the crazy, sprawling plot lines, or the simple, yet talented narrative style, or the diverse cast of loveable (and hateable) characters, humans and gods. I just love it sm.

There are some things from this book that will always stick with me:
  • Shadow's carousel ride at the House on the Rock
  • Shadow's night with Czernobog and the Zoryas
  • The gang's time at the Center
  • Hinzelmann's history as a child-turned-ritual-god
  • Shadow's vigil after Mr. Wednesday's death

Mr. Wednesday was def my favorite character,
even though he was like... uhh.. m..... the bad guy? LISTEN I LOVE HIM GIVE HIM A BREAK OKAY 😭💔

i also love the way this book ties into Anansi Boys, it's spin-off. Both books are SO good and I cant wait to reread Anansi Boys. Love love love Neil Gaiman ❤️