American Gods is a fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman that follows the journey of ex-convict Shadow Moon. He is enlisted by a man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday to help him in a war brewing between the gods of old and new that are fighting for relevance in America. Shadow is drawn into a conflict he does not fully understand, encountering mythological creatures and gods long forgotten, who are living in a world of modernity and technology.
Throughout the story, Shadow discovers that the gods exist because people believe in them, and as fewer people believe in them, their power diminishes. The old gods, such as Norse god Odin, Anansi, and Anubis, find themselves struggling to remain relevant as the American people turn to new gods of technology, media, and celebrity.
Eventually, Shadow learns that Mr. Wednesday is Odin in disguise and that the war he has been dragged into is part of a grand scheme to start a new chapter in the history of the American gods. As the story progresses, Shadow is caught in a web of deception and betrayal, leading to a dramatic climax that leaves several characters dead.
In the end, Shadow is left to ponder the true meaning of faith and belief in a rapidly changing world. American Gods is a thought-provoking, engaging and entertaining novel that explores the power of myth and the role of gods in contemporary society.
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