American Gods
American Gods is a 2001 urban fantasy and mythic fiction novel by Neil Gaiman. Much of the action takes place in Chicago and Illinois, United States. Characters include Shadow Moon, Mr. Wednesday and Spider. Readers will find themes of Americana, Mythology, spiritual warfare and ex-convicts.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 62 ratings, and 686 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 72 editions across 7 languages.
At about 576 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About American Gods
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.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Hugo Awards 2002 — Best Novel (winner)
- 🏆Nebula Awards 2003 — Best Novel (winner)
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 2002 — Best Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Locus Awards 2002 — Best Fantasy Novel (winner)
- 🏆Bram Stoker Awards 2001 — Novel (winner)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 2002 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (nominee)
- ✦British Fantasy Awards 2002 — August Derleth Award (nominee)
- ✦BSFA Awards 2001 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote American Gods?
American Gods was written by Neil Gaiman and first published in 2001.
What genre is American Gods?
It is usually shelved as Urban Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction and Demons & Devils.
How long is American Gods?
The median edition has 576 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to American Gods?
Readers who like it often enjoy Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Graphic Novel.
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