Book Review: The Monarch of the Glen an American Gods Novella

The Monarch of the Glen by Neil Gaiman

American Gods book 1.5

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Monarch of the Glen an American Gods novella. by Neil Gaiman is a nice little addition to the American Gods world. Part novella part epilogue ending to American Gods.

This peak into the months following the ending of American Gods, is a treat for any fans of the series, and of course is typical Gaiman brilliance, with the addition of a bit from Beowulf how can you go wrong?

Gaiman demonstrates with this story that there is much more to tell in Shadow's story and this world, I look forward to seeing more American Gods.

“The Monarch of the Glen” Was released as an ebook as part of an Epic Fantasy StoryBundle and also appears in Neil Gaiman’s 2006 collection Fragile Things.

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Series: American Gods

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Neil Gaiman reads Green Eggs and Ham

Neil reads Dr Seuss's GREEN EGGS AND HAM, in honor of the Worldbuilders 2014 charity hitting a $500,000 stretch goal.

Book Review: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when you take a great urban fantasy story, mix in a bit of religious satire and add two of the best authors today? You get a book that is witty,thought provoking, humorous, brilliant and engaging.

Good Omens is full of biting satire, outright one-liners and subtle wit. Pratchett and gaiman, manage to weave the humor in a way that they never overpower or lose the thread of the story.

Pratchett and gaiman, manage yo follow all of the standard tropes, and archetypes of the battle of Good and Evil, all the while poking fun at it at the same time. With a list of typical urban fantasy characters, a witch, an angel, and a a demon. A common theme of the inevitable apocalypse

The difference is that while typical they have created characters and a plot that are parodies and yet engaging, interesting and well developed.



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Book Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman

American Gods by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I highly recommend American Gods, though it is a book that most people will either love or hate.

American Gods, is in many ways a reflection of the American melting pot. Combining the varied mix of beliefs, myths and ideals of America. It surpasses genre, melding and mixing mystery, fantasy, suspense and history.

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