ashleigh_k's review against another edition
3.0
Second listen to see if I got anything more out of it. A succinct little story that hints at the world beyond. As usual, the normalcy of the magical realm that Gaiman crafts baffles me in book form, but I love it all the same
fictiojuris's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rasha_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This seems to me to be more of an epilogue to "American Gods" than a novella but was interesting all the same since it seemed to me to be a part miniaturisation of the Beowulf legend. An interesting and short read.
shmibble's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
xtralohrdinary's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
schnoebs13's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️
Shadow has been on the road for two years now since he left behind everything that happened with Wednesday. Now, while visiting Scotland, he accepts an offer that seems too good to be true but he needs the money. As the “bodyguard” to help keep out the locals, Shadow quickly realizes there’s a lot more to this job than first meets the eye and he’s not liking what that all entails. Quick thinking and his past experiences are going to help get him out of this situation.
I’m mot sure how helpful this novella will be to the overall story for the second book but I truly enjoyed being back in this world. There’s something about Neil Gaiman’s writing that’s so comforting and makes it such a nice experience following the story (especially listening to him narrate it). Similar to the first book, Shadow encounters more mystery and characters who you some times don’t know if they’re real or not. Overall, this made me really excited to read the second novella and quickly move into book two.
Shadow has been on the road for two years now since he left behind everything that happened with Wednesday. Now, while visiting Scotland, he accepts an offer that seems too good to be true but he needs the money. As the “bodyguard” to help keep out the locals, Shadow quickly realizes there’s a lot more to this job than first meets the eye and he’s not liking what that all entails. Quick thinking and his past experiences are going to help get him out of this situation.
I’m mot sure how helpful this novella will be to the overall story for the second book but I truly enjoyed being back in this world. There’s something about Neil Gaiman’s writing that’s so comforting and makes it such a nice experience following the story (especially listening to him narrate it). Similar to the first book, Shadow encounters more mystery and characters who you some times don’t know if they’re real or not. Overall, this made me really excited to read the second novella and quickly move into book two.
bigolarlocat's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
crowley22's review against another edition
4.0
Having just finished the main story, I waited a few days before reading this short story. I enjoyed seeing what was next for shadow and enjoyed discovering his birth name. I remember when I first started read American Gods I looked over the first chapter or so trying too see if I missed where they said his name. Not sure if it was said towards the end of the main story, but it made sense and was a fun call back.
I really liked the set up, but much like the last book for me I felt like the ending was rushed and unsatisfying. Like suddenly Gaiman decided the story had to end. But I liked shadow and I liked the concept. Just wished it had ended better. But defiantly worth a read
I really liked the set up, but much like the last book for me I felt like the ending was rushed and unsatisfying. Like suddenly Gaiman decided the story had to end. But I liked shadow and I liked the concept. Just wished it had ended better. But defiantly worth a read
lionisblue's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75