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Jan 04, 2013
Melissa
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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.
On the surface this is the story of Shadow, a man who is brought into the war between Gods. The Gods are brought to America from people who came or were brought here from various places. Over time these Gods are sometimes cast off and they fight for the right to remain in the hearts and minds of man. At the same time you are told of Shadow's struggle to find himself- a common struggle amid all
the supernatural beings and occurances within the story. Overall I know that I am probably missing a lot ...more
the supernatural beings and occurances within the story. Overall I know that I am probably missing a lot ...more
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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Feb 21, 2010
Fiona (Titch) Hunt
marked it as to-read
Jul 19, 2010
Ms. Hicks
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Aug 30, 2010
Christy
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Jun 09, 2012
Carrie
marked it as to-read
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Jul 28, 2012
Marla
marked it as to-listen
Jan 17, 2013
Dana Arbelaez
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Oct 27, 2013
Deana
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Jan 18, 2015
Meghan
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Feb 24, 2015
Julie Lovisa
marked it as to-read
Jan 02, 2016
Madeline
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May 13, 2017
Nicole Oswald
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really liked it
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