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

By: Neil Gaiman

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Daniel Oreskes, full cast

Length: 19 hrs and 39 mins

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)

One of the Greats

I enjoyed this book and listened to it over the course of a week.

It’s well thought out and very interesting. I loved the call backs to mythology and folklore and I really enjoyed the concepts that Neil Gaiman created for the story. It’s a fun listen and well worth your time and energy.

My ONLY gripe is that I don’t think I understood the significance of the other character that gets involved with the Ifrit.

I loved this book and will definitely re-listen to it in the future. It’s a well done and well actualized book. Having gone on many long and terrible rides across America I can say I agree that roadside attractions are magical places that have godly powers hidden inside them.

WOW

If you could sum up American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production) in three words, what would they be?

A New Mythology

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production)?

The interaction of the characters.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Mr. Wednesday

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I would find myself sitting in my car listening at school, and trying to calculate how long it would take me to walk so that I could listen uninterrupted.

Any additional comments?

An amazing listen.

Need to enjoy the genre to really like the book.

I was recommended the book and had very high expectations based on the recommendation. Unfortunately it confirmed my coldness towards fantasy. People who like fantasy will enjoy the book however if, like me, fantasy is not your preferred genre you will probably find the book less engaging.

The production and the performances are very good!

This is THE best book I have read.

This book was SO good, I almost had to go back and deduct a star from all my other reviews. It has it all, mystery, love thrills, laughs an on the road story and much more and the Narrator, Neil Gaiman himself and the full cast weaves it so brilliantly together, that I was totally mesmerized and drawn in.

amazing

please get this book. I've listened to it twice and it has been enthralling bothtimes.

Everything about this audiobook was great.

The story really came alive with the production. The actors were great. I wasn't really sure if I was going to like this audiobook book but within the first hour I was hooked. Those nineteen hours went by so quick. There was no slow section nor did the story ever want. This was just a great listen. I have found a new author that I want to listen more of.

A story about myths and journeys

This book is about people, Peoples, travel, gods, men, and discovery. For the mythology scholar, you will find endless references, allusions, and Easter eggs. For the uninitiated, you will find a story full of interesting characters with varied motivations. The story is excellent, and the voice acting and narration are phenomenal. It can be a bit meandering at times, but that's part of it's charm. Shadow doesn't really know where he's going either.

Such a good listen!

Loved this book! Such a good story and I love the cast. I would love to read a sequel.

Great voice cast

Time flew by for me. The cast was stellar and the story something worth checking out.

Love it

Hypnotic and surreal. The journey of the gods through America becomes a journey that asks about the nature of belief.