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American Gods (2017): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2017–2021 · Created by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green · Starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning
About the tv series
A man hired by a mysterious stranger discovers old gods in modern America.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe series expands the novel with new characters and stories and strays from the plot.
Read or watch first?
The book is more compact.
What the book gives you
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
A strange, atmospheric journey through a hidden world of old gods. It delivers a rich sense of mystery and imagination.
Who will like it: Readers who like mythic, road-trip stories that mix old legends with modern America.