American Gods

About this book

American Gods follows Shadow Moon, an ex-convict who is released from prison only to discover that his wife has died. Adrift and uncertain about his future, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who offers him a job as a bodyguard and draws him into a hidden world where gods walk among humans. These gods are divided into Old Gods—ancient deities brought to America by immigrants—and New Gods, representing modern obsessions like technology and media. As tensions rise between them, Shadow becomes entangled in a brewing conflict that could reshape their existence. Traveling across the United States, Shadow encounters a wide range of mythological figures and begins to uncover the truth about his own identity and purpose. The novel explores themes of belief, identity, change, and the power of stories, blending mythology with contemporary American life.