About the Author
Neil Gaiman
ISBN 9780755322817
Rs. 1,278
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American Gods
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy fantasy and mythological fiction
Shadow Moon, a recently released convict, finds himself drawn into a hidden conflict between old gods and new deities upon his wife's death. As he travels across America, Shadow discovers that mythological figures, brought to the continent by immigrants, are locked in a struggle against the modern gods of technology, media, and globalization. This novel explores themes of belief, identity, and cultural evolution through the lens of a fantastical road trip across the American landscape.Why You Should Read? Explores the enduring power of myth in a modern world. Features a unique blend of fantasy, folklore, and American culture. Engages with complex themes of faith, power, and identity. Offers an imaginative and expansive narrative from a master storyteller.
Highlights
- Blends fantasy, folklore, and American culture
- Explores the enduring power of myth in a modern world
- Engages with complex themes of faith, power, and identity
- Imaginative and expansive narrative from a master storyteller
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What is the book about?
It follows Shadow Moon, a recently released convict, who gets drawn into a conflict between old gods and new deities after his wife's death. He travels across America, discovering mythological figures brought by immigrants struggling against modern gods of technology, media, and globalization.
Who is the author?
Neil Gaiman, a master storyteller known for blending fantasy, folklore, and culture.
What themes does it explore?
It explores themes of belief, identity, and cultural evolution, as well as faith, power, and identity.
What genre is it?
It is fiction, blending fantasy and mythology with a road trip narrative across America.




