Stephanie answers “I didn't understand Laura's death. Were...”

Joel asked this question about American Gods (American Gods, #1):

I didn't understand Laura's death. Were Loki and Thor some way responsible for the accident or are we supposed to believe it was just an accident that fortuitous for them both?

Stephanie They were responsible. Near the end, it's mentioned they had to do it. They didn't explain the why, but it seems likely that without severing Shadow's…moreThey were responsible. Near the end, it's mentioned they had to do it. They didn't explain the why, but it seems likely that without severing Shadow's only tie to family, Shadow never would have gone along with Wednesday's job offer.(less)

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