American Gods - Dewa-Dewa Amerika

Neil Gaiman masterfully weaves myth into contemporary life, but I'm curious about the real-world influences or ideas that sparked this fusion.

The characters are so layered that I sometimes wondered whether I was supposed to root for them or question their actions. What was your take?

The narrative feels both sprawling and tightly woven. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.