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American Gods
Book • 2001
American Gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an American landscape that is both eerily familiar and utterly alien.
The story follows Shadow Moon, an ex-con who, upon his release from prison, finds his world turned upside down.
His wife has been killed, and he is offered a job by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who is actually the Norse god Odin.
Shadow becomes entangled in a battle between the old gods of myth and folklore and the new gods of technology, media, and money.
The novel is a blend of mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose, taking the reader on a road trip across America to encounter a variety of unusual characters and roadside attractions.
It explores themes of cultural identity, the power of myths, and the changing values of American society.
The story follows Shadow Moon, an ex-con who, upon his release from prison, finds his world turned upside down.
His wife has been killed, and he is offered a job by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who is actually the Norse god Odin.
Shadow becomes entangled in a battle between the old gods of myth and folklore and the new gods of technology, media, and money.
The novel is a blend of mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose, taking the reader on a road trip across America to encounter a variety of unusual characters and roadside attractions.
It explores themes of cultural identity, the power of myths, and the changing values of American society.
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