A review by maidinnah
American Gods by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

A nuanced, devilishly detailed piece of literature that burned very slow, but clicked by the end. Gaiman writes like a brewing storm, offering profound insights into the power of belief, manifestation, and narrative, specifically in how they shaped the ideas and realities of America. Because of these insights, this was a thought-provoking, resonant novel for me. However, like the multicultural, nebulous nature of the American spirit, American Gods is intentionally inconsistent, meandering, and figurative, making it a challenging novel to recommend. 
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