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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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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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the full cast aspect was amazing!

The change is speakers took a few minutes getting used to, but now it has spoiled me. They did such an amazing job I will definitely be looking for other audio books in this style.

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So much fun!

I love this "Director's Cut" full cast version, it's so much fun to listen to. 😁

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This book is my introduction to Neil Gaiman

I'm a newly born fan! Story seemed weird at first but it comes together quite nicely.

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A God for you, A God For you, EVERYONE gets a God

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

I loved the multiple narrators that where on this reading. It was phenomenal. It brought the story that much more to life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I of course liked Shadow but I really loved Czernobog. There was just something about him that stood out to me.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first multiple cast listen I have done. I loved it

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

I laughed a couple times

Any additional comments?

This is an amazing story! Wish I would have read it long ago.

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AMAZING

Very good. The full cast reading was exceptionally well done. The story is just as good as I remember it, and I loved the addition of the new content.

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Master work!

This is a fantastic read, full of adventure and perfectly engaging. I look forward to listening to this many times. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys Americana.

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Richly-written and Creative Storyline

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

Lovely twists, turns

Who was your favorite character and why?

Shadow because he was much greater and more complex than he originally appeared.

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

Shadow was, indeed, PERFORMED and not just read. The narrator/actor also had a voice and delivery that paired well with the character written in the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Almost

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Fun delicious story great production

I didn't know what to expect from this audio book, but it got a lot of good reviews so I used my Audible credit on it. It was so entertaining, really pleasing even for the people sort of jaded because you've read and learned and experienced so much over your existence.

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Exceptional!

Every part of this audio book was amazing. Neil is a superb author, the central narrator was great and the cast readers were fantastic! Highly recommended!

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absolutely phenomenal

This is by far one of the best books AND productions I've ever heard. completely amazing!

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