Tati
8. des. 2021
I didn't listen yet, I'm here to ask storytel to allow a Brazilian portuguese version of this audiobook, please. I love Neil Gaiman.
4.3
Fantasy & SciFi
Now a TV Series produced by FremantleMedia North America available internationally on Amazon, exclusively through Prime Video and starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber.
Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life.
But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself.
Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined. Soon Shadow learns that the past never dies . . . and that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing—an epic war for the very soul of America—and that he is standing squarely in its path.
American Gods ©2015 FremantleMedia North America. All rights reserved. Artwork under license to FremantleMedia.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780062740687
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 28. mars 2017
4.3
Fantasy & SciFi
Now a TV Series produced by FremantleMedia North America available internationally on Amazon, exclusively through Prime Video and starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber.
Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life.
But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself.
Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined. Soon Shadow learns that the past never dies . . . and that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing—an epic war for the very soul of America—and that he is standing squarely in its path.
American Gods ©2015 FremantleMedia North America. All rights reserved. Artwork under license to FremantleMedia.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Lydbok): 9780062740687
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 28. mars 2017
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8. des. 2021
I didn't listen yet, I'm here to ask storytel to allow a Brazilian portuguese version of this audiobook, please. I love Neil Gaiman.
Norine
18. mai 2017
<i>You know," he said. "I think I would rather be a man than a god. We don't need anyone to believe in us. We just keep going anyhow. It's what we do.”</i> I guess when Shadow Moon said that, he used all the right words to voice the very last thought I had as I finished Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. So what is American Gods about? Well the main plot is something like this: Shadow Moon is released from prison two days early in order to attend his wife's funeral. Since his best friend Robbie died in the same accident as his wife, this means he is also out of a job. Defeated, broke with no where to go, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday who offers him a job, which he declines at first. But after “losing” a coin toss Shadow finally accepts. Mr. Wednesday employs him mainly to serve as his bodyguard and they embark on a road trip to rally old God’s to partake in a war against the new Gods. Shadow is introduced to the deadly world of the supernatural and gets caught up in a brewing war between old and new gods. Just from reading the synopsis, you might already be able to tell that this book is not for everybody. You end up either really loving it or in a massive reading slump. That is if you don't dnf (do-not-finish) it altogether. I finished it within a week and although I enjoyed every minute of it, this is not a book I would recommend to everybody. So what are you getting yourself into? Depending on what version you are reading, at 600+ pages this book is a “chunker" and the narrative unfolds at a very slow pace. There is a lot of detail and dialogue that does not immediately make sense. Also more often than not it isn't the most exhilarating conversation to read. However, everything falls into place when the plot lines are neatly wrapped up towards the end. Apart from Shadow Moon’s story, the book contains <i>“coming to America segments”</i> that are written by mr. Ibis (a.k.a Toth the God of Wisdom). The segments seem to stray away from the plot cause they just tell the reader how some of the Gods or deity's ended up in America and over time they were completely forgotten. Eventually it turns out most of these segments provided me with a deeper understanding of what the brewing war between the Gods was about. The book is from Shadow Moon's point of view. Since Shadow Moon doesn't believe in much and doesn't feel he has a lot to live for (anymore) his POV might be depressing and at times maybe even frustrating. Personally I thought it was a stroke of genius. Shadow is introduced to a lot of Gods and he pretty much accepts whatever is presented to him. For the biggest part of the book he has no questions, nor opinions whats however and therefore I, as a reader, can form my own opinions on the Gods, deity's and events. The problem and the beauty of this book is that it has a bit of everything. Beautiful writing, remarkable world building, a lot of mythology and at times it’s even creepy. Needless to say there is a lot to explore. Because I finished the book within a week and Neil Gaiman's storytelling is engaging to me, it wasn't hard to keep up. For me the most surprising thing is that Shadow Moon's journey and personal growth did not go unnoticed amidst all these other storylines that demanded my attention. I really liked American Gods. Especially how thought-provoking it was. American Gods is not just a fantastical tale, it also examines what it means to be an American by looking at the cultural legacy of America through its mythical origins and how traditional values have evolved into contemporary ideals (americangodsneilgaiman.weebly.com). In other words this is not simply a fantasy book with a straightforward story. The narrative is very layered and full of symbolism and references to mythology. Let’s just say that by the end of this book you will definitely appreciate Wikipedia. You might have to work a little for your pay off, but for me it was worth it.
Linda
27. jun. 2018
Gaiman is just. Gaiman. A god in his own right, almost. This just proves his skills. Also, the reader is great!
Stef
6. sep. 2020
Very cool concept, especially when you know the myths behind it but it relies way to heavy on that. I never got to care for any of the characters or the main story. And it wind up becoming a grind to finish. There is much better fantasy out there
Ken
13. jul. 2017
Tyckte den främst var rörig och bara underlig. Kändes som om en hel del kunde ha plockats bort utan att det skulle ha märkts. Handlingen knöts däremot ihop väldigt bra i slutet. Var inte allt för förtjust i uppläsaren.
Cem
10. sep. 2022
The main characters are a network of people with their own moral and social values that don't go against the grain. Well worth the 20 plus hours spent listening to the book.
Åsa
5. jan. 2022
Väldigt lång men väldigt bra. Väver en fantastisk historia.
Pia
13. des. 2021
Fantastic!! —of course
Marieke
20. mai 2021
Prachtig, gelaagd en meestal boeiend. Niet mijn favoriet van Gailman, wel erg goed. Goed voorgelezen
Leia
27. mar. 2023
Amazing. A must read
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8. des. 2021
I didn't listen yet, I'm here to ask storytel to allow a Brazilian portuguese version of this audiobook, please. I love Neil Gaiman.
Norine
18. mai 2017
<i>You know," he said. "I think I would rather be a man than a god. We don't need anyone to believe in us. We just keep going anyhow. It's what we do.”</i> I guess when Shadow Moon said that, he used all the right words to voice the very last thought I had as I finished Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. So what is American Gods about? Well the main plot is something like this: Shadow Moon is released from prison two days early in order to attend his wife's funeral. Since his best friend Robbie died in the same accident as his wife, this means he is also out of a job. Defeated, broke with no where to go, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday who offers him a job, which he declines at first. But after “losing” a coin toss Shadow finally accepts. Mr. Wednesday employs him mainly to serve as his bodyguard and they embark on a road trip to rally old God’s to partake in a war against the new Gods. Shadow is introduced to the deadly world of the supernatural and gets caught up in a brewing war between old and new gods. Just from reading the synopsis, you might already be able to tell that this book is not for everybody. You end up either really loving it or in a massive reading slump. That is if you don't dnf (do-not-finish) it altogether. I finished it within a week and although I enjoyed every minute of it, this is not a book I would recommend to everybody. So what are you getting yourself into? Depending on what version you are reading, at 600+ pages this book is a “chunker" and the narrative unfolds at a very slow pace. There is a lot of detail and dialogue that does not immediately make sense. Also more often than not it isn't the most exhilarating conversation to read. However, everything falls into place when the plot lines are neatly wrapped up towards the end. Apart from Shadow Moon’s story, the book contains <i>“coming to America segments”</i> that are written by mr. Ibis (a.k.a Toth the God of Wisdom). The segments seem to stray away from the plot cause they just tell the reader how some of the Gods or deity's ended up in America and over time they were completely forgotten. Eventually it turns out most of these segments provided me with a deeper understanding of what the brewing war between the Gods was about. The book is from Shadow Moon's point of view. Since Shadow Moon doesn't believe in much and doesn't feel he has a lot to live for (anymore) his POV might be depressing and at times maybe even frustrating. Personally I thought it was a stroke of genius. Shadow is introduced to a lot of Gods and he pretty much accepts whatever is presented to him. For the biggest part of the book he has no questions, nor opinions whats however and therefore I, as a reader, can form my own opinions on the Gods, deity's and events. The problem and the beauty of this book is that it has a bit of everything. Beautiful writing, remarkable world building, a lot of mythology and at times it’s even creepy. Needless to say there is a lot to explore. Because I finished the book within a week and Neil Gaiman's storytelling is engaging to me, it wasn't hard to keep up. For me the most surprising thing is that Shadow Moon's journey and personal growth did not go unnoticed amidst all these other storylines that demanded my attention. I really liked American Gods. Especially how thought-provoking it was. American Gods is not just a fantastical tale, it also examines what it means to be an American by looking at the cultural legacy of America through its mythical origins and how traditional values have evolved into contemporary ideals (americangodsneilgaiman.weebly.com). In other words this is not simply a fantasy book with a straightforward story. The narrative is very layered and full of symbolism and references to mythology. Let’s just say that by the end of this book you will definitely appreciate Wikipedia. You might have to work a little for your pay off, but for me it was worth it.
Linda
27. jun. 2018
Gaiman is just. Gaiman. A god in his own right, almost. This just proves his skills. Also, the reader is great!
Stef
6. sep. 2020
Very cool concept, especially when you know the myths behind it but it relies way to heavy on that. I never got to care for any of the characters or the main story. And it wind up becoming a grind to finish. There is much better fantasy out there
Ken
13. jul. 2017
Tyckte den främst var rörig och bara underlig. Kändes som om en hel del kunde ha plockats bort utan att det skulle ha märkts. Handlingen knöts däremot ihop väldigt bra i slutet. Var inte allt för förtjust i uppläsaren.
Cem
10. sep. 2022
The main characters are a network of people with their own moral and social values that don't go against the grain. Well worth the 20 plus hours spent listening to the book.
Åsa
5. jan. 2022
Väldigt lång men väldigt bra. Väver en fantastisk historia.
Pia
13. des. 2021
Fantastic!! —of course
Marieke
20. mai 2021
Prachtig, gelaagd en meestal boeiend. Niet mijn favoriet van Gailman, wel erg goed. Goed voorgelezen
Leia
27. mar. 2023
Amazing. A must read
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