American Gods

By: Neil Gaiman

Narrated by: Neil Gaiman, Dennis Boutskiaris, Daniel Oreskes, Ron McLarty, Sarah Jones

Length: 19 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

The definitive American road novel with over a million copies sold.

AN ACCLAIMED, EMMY-NOMINATED TV SERIES ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

WINNER OF THE HUGO, LOCUS AND BRAM STOKER AWARDS

After three years in prison, Shadow Moon is free to go home. But hours before his release, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident. Numbly, he boards a plane where he meets an enigmatic stranger who seems to know Shadow and claims to be an ancient god - and king of America.

Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. But all around them a storm of unnatural proportions is gathering.

War is coming, an epic struggle for the very soul of America. And Shadow is standing squarely in its path.

NEIL GAIMAN.

WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.

©2001 Neil Gaiman (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"To give him his full title: Neil Gaiman, Architect of Worlds, Svengali of Plot, Shaman of Character, Exploder of Cliché, Master Craftsman of Style, Dreamer Laureate of the Republic of Letters." (David Mitchell)

"Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive." (George R.R. Martin)

"Brilliant and unique." (Guardian)

Great book, read expertly

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Totally. American Gods is one of my favourite books, which is brought to life in this edition by Guidall.

Masterfully done!

Wow wow what an intensively well written story. And the performance by the Audible readers is seemlessly complimentary. 5 stars. Would recommend for the patient reader/listener. The payoff is worthwhile.

Breathtaking!

One of the best books I've ever written. The best part of the book (for me) was when Shadow was tied up on the tree - I could visualise everything and felt like I was right there with him experiencing every single thing he was going through.

Brilliant Listen

Any additional comments?

Tight plot, great characters, very Neil Gaiman, some are definitely warped and disgusting, the bad guys/good guys interplay is clever, the spiritual journey personified, America is mocked in an offbeat way and as always Mr Gaiman, thank you for the magic.

Perfection in Story Telling

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is one that will be recommended to anyone and everyone I think holds any interest in fantasy, mystery, superheroes, horror or just the peculiar and interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Gods?

Most mystery novels lack the ability to be read more than once. Not so with this book. There is so much that goes into this book, knowing the end would not distract from the powerful imagery, depth of exploration into myth, and the gripping character relationships. So much happens in this book that one listen would not be enough. I genuinely loved every moment of this well told story.

What about Neil Gaiman and George Guidall ’s performance did you like?

The reading is spot on that provides the right pacing for the story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Remove your shoes, this theatre is sacred ground.

Audio verses reading

Would you consider the audio edition of American Gods to be better than the print version?

Im learning about the medium of audio books and It reminds me of radio plays when i was young. This is a different reading experience, and this book would have been slightly better for me in print, in order to follow the characters involved. Apart from that excellent in all respects, an inspired writer.

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Gods?

I like the believable blend of reality and fantasy - Like George McDonald (?) C S Lewis

Blew my mind!

The book truly blew my mind! the narration was exceptional! It was as if I was there!

Cleverly wovens tales in a tale

Great narrators telling a magical Neil Gaiman tale . Told with such detail that I could see everything in my mind's eye. I'll never see a coin trick the same.

Flawless!!

Any additional comments?

American Gods has been an amazing book since the day it was published, but this 10th anniversary production has resulted in the best audiobook I have ever heard. Perfect narrators, flawless character voices, seamless production - all doing justice to as rich a story and set of characters as you could ever hope for - set in the beatifully crafted attic spaces of America that those of us who don't live there love to read about and imagine. Thank you Mr. Gaiman and all those who put this production together, this is a new standard in audiobooks and it has made my life richer.

excellent performances, very well written

a sweeping, rambling, soothing and yet never boring book. I very much enjoyed it. the different voices for the different characters are excellent.