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kiko174's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tloughlin91's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
1221cass's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
isak03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i mean. yeah. a practically perfect genre bend reminiscent in all good ways of the original PJO books. Fascinating world building with both engaging narrative and thoughtful reflection. And, of course, Neil Gaiman is a master of the craft and it runs fantastically. Fav of the year easy
katkona's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.25
mandibibbs37's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Death, and Child death
Minor: Animal cruelty
mugwumpun's review against another edition
5.0
Typically great writing from Neil Gaiman. Thoroughly enjoyed the weaving of the story, and the little flashbacks and interruptions detailing the arrival of the gods.
archieballs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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? No
5.0
cranberry__sauce's review against another edition
4.0
American Gods is an incredible book that takes the reader on a journey through America, from its roadside attractions to its tall mountains. The protagonist, Shadow, goes on a journey with his boss Wednesday after leaving prison, and is thrust into a war between the Old Gods and the New Gods.
The book starts out slow, but the final quarter of the book is a race to the finish line. The plot and premise are incredibly unique and original. The book twists old mythology into something new and original. Minor characters that you think don't matter show up later—everything is connected here.
My copy did have a few small spelling errors and sometimes words were squished together when they shouldn't have been, but I haven't experienced this in other Neil Gaiman books from the same publisher and edition so it's probably just my copy.
Overall, I really enjoyed this, but some of the beginning of the book could have been cut out.
The book starts out slow, but the final quarter of the book is a race to the finish line. The plot and premise are incredibly unique and original. The book twists old mythology into something new and original. Minor characters that you think don't matter show up later—everything is connected here.
My copy did have a few small spelling errors and sometimes words were squished together when they shouldn't have been, but I haven't experienced this in other Neil Gaiman books from the same publisher and edition so it's probably just my copy.
Overall, I really enjoyed this, but some of the beginning of the book could have been cut out.