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Fantasy· United Kingdom

American Gods

by Neil Gaiman
Aggregate Editorial Score79/100
★Hugo Award★Bram Stoker Award
Published 2002576 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Neil Gaiman's American Gods (2002) stands as one of the most significant works of fantasy of its era. Shadow Moon, recently released from prison, is recruited by the mysterious Mr Wednesday—Odin in disguise—to join a war between the old gods of mythology and the new gods of media, technology, and globalisation. Gaiman's Hugo Award winner is a richly textured road novel through the American heartland and a meditation on belief and identity. Themes of mythology, American identity, gods run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2002 and Bram Stoker Award 2001.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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Bram Stoker Award
list · genre
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About the Author
Neil Gaiman
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Gods about?

Shadow Moon, recently released from prison, is recruited by the mysterious Mr Wednesday—Odin in disguise—to join a war between the old gods of mythology and the new gods of media, technology, and globalisation. Gaiman's Hugo Award winner is a richly textured road novel through the American heartland and a meditation on belief and identity.

Who wrote American Gods?

American Gods was written by Neil Gaiman, from United Kingdom. First published in 2002.

What awards has American Gods won?

American Gods has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2002; Bram Stoker Award 2001.

Is American Gods worth reading?

American Gods is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 76/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mythology, American identity, gods.