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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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What listeners say about American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (A Full Cast Production)

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wow great production !

fun to listen to this with each character played by a different person. the story is so creative and as always the writing pulls you in to the story. I found myself thinking about this during the day and questioning things "what if ?"

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excellent full cast reading

I very much enjoyed this full cast reading. It bade me imagine I was watching the show that's coming soon

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Wonderful

One of my favourite books brought to life by some very talented voice actors. Even Gaiman himself steps in to read a few Coming to America bits. This is a splendid audiobook.

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Breathtaking

This is an amazing story performed perfectly. Also appreciated the foreword read by Neil Gaiman himself.

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The Definitive American Gods

Not only is this Gaiman's preferred text, but the full cast reading takes it to another level entirely. At first it was strange and a bit jarring to hear separate voices for various characters, and some performances are certainly better than others. However I was soon so entranced that o nearly forgot I was listening to an audiobook as opposed to a full radio production. There is a real feel of performance in the readings that make for a completely engrossing listening experience.

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the story was outstanding!!

as you heard the story you felt like you were part of it. this was well worth the money

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Great book, good performance

the book is fantastic, definitely worth the purchase. Only problem I had with the performance is it took a while to sort out shadow's voice from the narration. Other than that, very thought provoking, great plot and plot twists, and we'll worth the listen.

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a must read or listen lol

every time I read or hear it...it takes me on a journey all over again

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Pretty good!

The full cast was incredible!! Story was a bit padded but the finale brought it all home!

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Thoroughly Enjoyed

Loved the whole ensemble reading of American Gods. Couldn't just confine myself to listening during my commute to and from work but instead found myself taking long walks and going to sleep so with my ear buds so I could continue the story.

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