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American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Unlock the more straightforward side of American Gods with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of American Gods by Neil Gaiman, a fantasy novel which follows ex-convict Shadow Moon as he is released from prison, only to find that his wife has just died. Following an encounter with the mysterious Mr Wednesday, Shadow is whisked off on a whirlwind adventure across America, over the course of which he meets the incarnations of numerous gods, old and new, who are preparing to wage war on each other in order to maintain their crumbling footholds in the American subconscious. However, all is not what it seems, and it is down to Shadow to uncover the true identities of Mr Wednesday and his rival, Mr World, and prevent a divine showdown that could change the face of modern America forever. Neil Gaiman is one of the most influential fantasy writers of the 21st century, and is the author of dozens of novels, scripts, short stories and graphic novels. He is best known for his frequent use of allusion and mythology in his works.

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