A review by soitently
American Gods by Neil Gaiman

challenging dark mysterious reflective 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

3.5

I have a complicated relationship with this book. It is the most interesting listening experience I’ve had. It felt extremely overwhelming, but also fascinating. I can’t tell if I like it or not, but I’m drawn to it. It made me feel everything and nothing. It was an exhausting read, but not in a bad way, it just felt like a LOT. I struggle with Neil Gaiman’s writing style, but this, surprisingly, felt like one of the most accessible of his books to me. I think it might have been my favorite so far, but again, this book was everything and nothing and my feelings are very complicated.
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