American Gods

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About this book

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.

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4.1/5 · 1003365 readers · 560 pages · ≈ 10 h 22 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read American Gods?

About ≈ 10 h 22 m — 560 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mAmerican Gods~10 h 22 m

How many pages is American Gods?

560 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320American Gods560

What genre is American Gods?

It sits on the Mythology, Science Fiction, Fantasy shelves.

Has American Gods been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include American Gods.

Is American Gods in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in American Gods?

The main characters include Shadow Moon, Mr. Wednesday, Spider, Anansi.

Where does American Gods take place?

It is set in Chicago, Illinois (United States), Chattanooga.

Who wrote American Gods?

Neil Gaiman.

Setting ChicagoIllinois (United States)Chattanooga Characters Shadow MoonMr. WednesdaySpiderAnansi
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