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A review by artistsallie
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
1.0
Percy Jackson, Noragami, and other properties have used similar premises with better results. I almost DNF'd the book multiple times because of the explicit scenes and lack of direction for 80% of the novel. Because the main character (Shadow) is a blank canvas throughout, things just seem to happen to him without any interesting discussion. While I can see the empty space being helpful for a a reader thinking through American Nationalism and the roles of legends, myths, and folktales in modern society, the actual plot of the book was all over the place.
Even when things finally happen/are revealed, it doesn't give closure to the various characters that have been introduced throughout the journey. I was honestly bored at times in the midst of death, war, and sacred rituals.
Altogether I simply just did not enjoy this novel. I'll likely try other of Gaiman's works to see if any of them grab me, but I felt that this book did not fully explore its own world enough to make the read worth the time.
Even when things finally happen/are revealed, it doesn't give closure to the various characters that have been introduced throughout the journey. I was honestly bored at times in the midst of death, war, and sacred rituals.
Altogether I simply just did not enjoy this novel. I'll likely try other of Gaiman's works to see if any of them grab me, but I felt that this book did not fully explore its own world enough to make the read worth the time.