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Duration: 0H 17min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

AMERICAN GODS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY NEIL GAIMAN

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CONTENT

Shadow's Release and New Employment

Travels and Strange Encounters

Bank Robbery and the House on the Rock

Gathering of the Gods and Shadow's Kidnapping

Journey to Cairo and Encounters with Ibis and Jacquel

Life in Cairo and the Wake

Lakeside and the Klunker

Mysteries and Accusations in Lakeside

The Gathering Storm and the Climax

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"American Gods," by Neil Gaiman, explores a hidden world where ancient gods exist in modern America, weakened and struggling for relevance as new gods of technology and media rise. The protagonist, Shadow, recently released from prison after serving three years, becomes entangled in this supernatural conflict as a bodyguard for the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday.

As Shadow journeys across the country, he encounters various mythological beings and discovers a battle brewing between the old and new gods. The narrative delves into themes of belief, memory, and the power of stories, reflecting on America's unique identity as a land shaped by diverse cultural myths and traditions. Shadow's personal transformation mirrors the larger struggle, as he questions his reality and confronts his destiny amidst this divine clash.

Release date

Audiobook: 6 March 2025