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Summary

«American Gods» is a novel by Neil Gaiman that tells the story of a former convict named Shadow, who, upon his release from prison, encounters a mysterious man named Mr. Wednesday. Wednesday turns out to be the embodiment of Odin and hires Shadow as his bodyguard. They embark on a journey across the United States to gather an army of gods from various mythologies, brought to America by immigrants from their homelands over the years. These gods are now struggling to survive as their places are taken by new American gods—those of technology, media, celebrity, and consumerism. The novel explores themes of belief, loyalty, and identity, delving into mythology and American culture.