Book description
Neil Gaiman's American Gods is not just a story; it's a deep-dive audit into the mythological infrastructure of a nation. The core concept is a disruptive masterpiece: what happens to the old gods-those of Norse myth, Slavic folklore, and African legend-when their believers immigrate to America? They fade, becoming as forgotten as obsolete technology, forced to grift and survive in the margins of a new world obsessed with the modern deities of media, technology, and the stock market.
The protagonist, Shadow, is the perfect operator for this narrative. Fresh out of prison and adrift after his wife's sudden death, he is a blank slate, a man with nothing left to lose. His recruitment by the charismatic, perpetually scheming Mr. Wednesday provides the narrative engine. Their road trip across the American heartland functions as a strategic due diligence report, uncovering hidden assets and liabilities in the form of forgotten deities. The impending storm-a war for relevance between the old gods and the new-is a high-stakes corporate takeover battle with the very soul of America as the acquisition target.
Listening to this audiobook elevates the experience. The narration captures the weary resilience of Shadow and the booming, manipulative charm of Mr. Wednesday with impeccable precision. The sprawling cast of deities each receives a distinct vocal signature, making the complex mythology effortlessly trackable. The audio format lends itself to the novel's atmospheric dread and sudden, jarring violence, immersing the listener completely in Gaiman's unsettling vision. This is a definitive exploration of belief as a currency and America as a contested marketplace. A thoroughly compelling proposition for any stakeholder in contemporary speculative fiction.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience