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American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production)

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Daniel Oreskes, full cast
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Publisher's summary

Now a STARZ® Original Series produced by FremantleMedia North America 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.

"Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose—American Gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages."—Washington Post

©2011 Neil Gaiman (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"This full-cast performance of the tenth anniversary edition of Neil Gaiman's American Gods (think director's cut) is one of the most mesmerizing audio experiences ever.... Ron McLarty plays a randy, crusty old Odin disguised as a white-collar con man to perfection. Daniel Oreskes's Shadow, the hero who doesn't know quite what he is, is masterful. Oliver Wyman, who did Mad Sweeney the Leprechaun, is a genius. Hats in the air for the whole cast, a flawless production, and a tour de force of a tale." ( AudioFile)

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Acclaimed but Boring

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Some feeling that the tale was going somewhere, be it good or bad. Something which would get the listener invested in the characters.

What do you think your next listen will be?

A Feast for Crows

How could the performance have been better?

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You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

Any additional comments?

After investing many listening hours, the book proved so boring to me that I never finished it, which is extremely unusual for me.

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This is my favorite book

I love this book because it's complex and rich. I have read it twice and I'm always getting new things from it. The characters are nuanced and intriguing, the plot is multidimensional and always interesting. Great narrator! The performances of Shadow and Wednesday were fantastic.

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Don't buy if it's your first time Sci Fi book

Usually I don't dabble in the category of Science Fiction type books, but I figured I'd give this a shot...MISTAKE. I wanted to enjoy this book as much as the others who praised and jumped for joy in the other reviews. However, that wasn't the case with this book. I found myself more confused throughout the story. I was never "captured" or "riveted" as some others would say. I couldn't understand where the characters were half of the time and when I finally did figure it out, the author jumped around again. I couldn't easily follow it and perhaps, Science Fiction type books just aren't my thing. Maybe I need to listen to it again (not likely anytime soon.) If they're thinking about making this an HBO mini-series, then it should fit right in with a few of those shows that make you wonder why such a cult following for such a dull story line. Basically, if you have trouble sitting still while watching Dramas on TV, then I'd advise you to skip this book and find something more "up your alley."

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Fantastic Full Cast Production

I originally read American Gods years ago, not long after it came out. It was my introduction to Neil Gaiman, and I loved it. When the 10th anniversary edition came out, I was quick to snatch it, but when I saw this full cast production, I decided to listen instead of reread in print. It was my first, and thus far only, experience with a full cast production. For me, it was perfect. The main narrator was solid, the voice casting struck me perfectly throughout the story, and the "Coming to America" stories, narrated by Gaiman himself, were possibly my favorite part.

Listening to this version of the book reminded me of listening to old radio programs with my mom (though this has some considerably racier bits than I remember from that!), and while I love solo narration dearly, this form felt perfect for this book.

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Decided Not to Finish

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Neil Gaiman is an excellent writer and I could have enjoyed this book except for the excessive swearing and graphic sex. The narration was excellent but after listening to the first part I decided not to listen to the next two parts as I suspected the swearing and graphic sexual descriptions would continue. Just preferred not to fill my mind with those words or thoughts. Unfortunately, I can't say that I felt my time was well spent listening to the first part since I couldn't make myself finish the book, plus I feel as though I've wasted a credit.

If you’ve listened to books by Neil Gaiman before, how does this one compare?

I thoroughly enjoyed the Ender series; however, I recognize those books are written more for adolescents than middle-aged adults.

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Well Done Production

What did you love best about American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production)?

Once I got used to the different voices I enjoyed this multi-faceted production. It was nice to hear Neil's voice as well.
I have listened to the original and enjoyed the complex story. This production allows for more characterization imaging as you're listening and to pick up on the story line easier as characters come and go.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wednesday is such an unrepentant rogue in this story.

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Tiresome, disconnected, dull in spots.

This would be a decent book if edited and cut in half. It is very tiresome and tedious in spots. While the "voices" and performance are top-notch, the story itself waxes and wanes between engaging and boringly tedious. Perhaps one of the worst aspects is that none of the characters are particularly likeable, and so the reader doesn't care a whole lot what happens to them. The treatment of women by Wednesday is especially vulgar and distasteful as he is an old coot who essentially mesmerizes young girls into one-night stands. The book is really just way too long for its content.

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Amazing

This is a great rendition of a great novel that I loved... I love when Neil Gaiman reads bits of the story, it's great the way all the characters have their own voices, which is refreshing in audiobook form. Very good job!

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Excellent!

Not really knowing what to expect, I was blown away by this book and the performance of it. Engaging, interesting, intelligent. This is highly recommended!

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Incredible listen.

Simply amazing. I'm in awe of Neil Gaimen's imagination. Absolutely fantastic full cast narration...I don't think I could have enjoyed this book any more than I did. Download immediately!

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