Ben reviewed American Gods (American Gods, #1) by Neil Gaiman
Good but long
4 stars
I read the 10th anniversary edition, which is longer than the original. It seemed a little slow at times and I think the original edition might be better.
English language
Published Dec. 28, 2018 by Headline Publishing Group.
American Gods (2001) is a fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn Shadow.
I read the 10th anniversary edition, which is longer than the original. It seemed a little slow at times and I think the original edition might be better.
Woaw. Je m'étais promis de lire ce livre avant le début de la série, le pilote m'a rattrapé et tellement séduit que je me suis rué dessus et dévoré ce livre. J'adore Neil Gaiman, donc difficile d'être vraiment objectif, mais j'ai dévoré ces 600 pages à une vitesse affolante et cela faisait très longtemps que je n'avais plus su lâcher un livre à ce point. Entre la galerie impressionnante de personnages, les retournements de situations, les intrigues et ce foisonnement mythologique fantastique, je ne savais plus où donner de la tête et j'ai été complètement émerveillé et séduit. Impatient de découvrir la suite et d'en apprendre encore plus sur cet univers particulier. Un véritable coup de coeur.
I listened to this for the first time three years ago. When I started my second listen a few days ago, I couldn't really remember much about it at all, except how much I enjoyed it.
I truly had forgotten so much that, many times, it was like listening for the first time. I loved it. I will read it again, too. So very good.