American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition (Enhanced Edition): A Novel

Neil Gaiman

Jun 2011 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Since it was first published, American Gods became an instant classic. Now discover the mystery and majesty of American Gods in this beautiful reissue of the Author's Preferred Text edition. Featuring a new preface by Neil Gaiman in honor of the novel's 20th anniversary, this commemorative volume is a true celebration of a modern masterpiece.

Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the magic day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life. 

But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself. 

Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined—it is a job that takes him on a dark and strange road trip and introduces him to a host of eccentric characters whose fates are mysteriously intertwined with his own.

Ratings and reviews

Ur one of the gods book liteture wise ..im still trying to restore the missing pages of my life .seems like humanity cant open there eyes and see life as it really is . Money is all they wana receive ones its gone so do they...

I first read this book about 4 years ago. I have since lost it and wanted to read it again so I bought it on Google Play. The first time around I enjoyed it, but the second time I really felt it. Overall it's a great read that I definitely recommend. If you don't love it the first time, you should give it a second chance.

This is one of my favorite books. Not only is it an engaging story, I also learned about a number of forgotten gods I'd never heard of and got some history for my trouble, too. I've read it 4 times over the years. Love this author!

About the author

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/