American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Ex-convict Shadow Moon is hired by a mysterious stranger to be his bodyguard and travel across America.
Summary
American Gods is a fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman. The novel follows Shadow Moon, an ex-convict who is released from prison early when his wife and best friend are killed in a car accident. He is then hired by a mysterious stranger named Mr. Wednesday to be his bodyguard and travel across America. Along the way, Shadow discovers that Mr. Wednesday is actually a Norse god, and that the gods of old are gathering forces to battle the new gods of modern America.
Interpretation
American Gods is a novel that explores the idea of the old gods of mythology being forgotten and replaced by the new gods of modern America. It is a story of faith, loyalty, and the power of belief.
Who is this book for?
American Gods is suitable for adults and older teens.
Keywords
Fantasy, Mythology, Belief, Loyalty, Faith