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Jan 04, 2013
Melissa
rated it
it was amazing
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I really enjoyed the idea of all the imported mythologies from so many cultures hiding among the mortals, trying to stay alive against the invented mythology of money and technology as their own power fades. Shadow was such an interesting character and Gaiman paced his character history/reveals very well. Great road trip book.
I almost gave up on this one half a dozen times, and if I had another audio book for my car I probably would have. This is one of those books that isn't necessarily about the plot, but Gaiman is trying to make a larger point. For example he makes statements like: Americans love to believe but don't take responsibility for their beliefs. I have not been in the mood in which I want to think too deeply about the authors underlying point, I just want a good story, and this really wasn't.
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I think I only got as far in this book as I did because I was bored. There was far too much swearing and sex references in this book for me. Even after I had read some of this book, I had to read reviews and book blurbs to find out what it was about. Granted, I wasn't that far into the book, but if I haven't quite figured out what a book it about by page 100, it probably wasn't written well enough, at least for my taste. I really wanted this book to be good since so many people rave about it, bu
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This was a re-read....I originally read American Gods 3 years ago and liked it but didn't really give it a lot of time/thought. Much better on the reread. ...this is a book where knowing where it's going and it's basic worldview helps the reading rather than ruins the surprise. Putting it on Ken's reading list before the show comes out!
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Lexile 840L
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 28.0
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 28.0
Aug 30, 2010
Christy
marked it as to-read
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May 02, 2013
Nicole
marked it as to-read
Aug 31, 2013
Jamie
marked it as to-read
Nov 02, 2013
Stacie
marked it as to-read
Dec 23, 2013
Terri
rated it
did not like it
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Jan 02, 2016
Madeline
is currently reading it
