“Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive.” - George R.

“Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose-American Gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages.” - Washington Post American Gods is strewn with secrets and magical visions.” - USA Today “Pointed, occasionally comic, often scary, consistently moving and provocative. There is much to enjoy, to admire, and to ponder in this unforgettable tale.” - Cleveland Plain Dealer A finely crafted novel of weight and significance poetic descriptions, sharp-eyed criticism, and first-rate storytelling. powerful imagery and deftly painted characters. “Gaiman returns to the fertile killing ground that nourished The Sandma n: that peculiarly American crossroads where pop culture intersects with religion, violence and death.” - Village Voice Literary Supplement Gaiman has applied his vast breadth of knowledge about all things mythological to a truly high concept.” - Entertainment Weekly Dark fun, and nourishing to the soul.” - Michael Chabon “ American Gods manages to reinvent, and reassert, the enduring importance of fantastic literature itself in this late age of the world. Carefully chosen illustrations complement and illuminate the narrative. His trenchant commentary identifies gods and supernatural beings, elucidates key phrases, and shows how Gaiman built his award-winning novel, giving readers unparalleled insight into the story and into Gaiman’s creative process and authorial decisions. This annotated volume of the Author’s Preferred Text features analysis from Leslie S. For, beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing-an epic war for the very soul of America-and Shadow is standing squarely in its path. So begins a dark and strange road trip full of fantastical adventures and a host of eccentric characters. Klinger.Ī perennial favorite of readers worldwide, American Gods tells the story of ex-con Shadow Moon, who emerges from prison and is recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic Mr. Destined to be a treasure for the millions of fans who made American Gods an internationally bestselling phenomenon, this beautifully designed and illustrated collectible edition of Neil Gaiman’s revered masterpiece features enlightening and incisive notes throughout by award-winning annotator and editor Leslie S.

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