American Gods

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I'm really intrigued by American Gods, it looks absolutely fantastic in the trailer, and I was already thinking of checking it out anyway because Bryan Fuller is adapting it. (I'm a little bit surprised that it isn't going to be out until 2017 though, I always thought that they start working on it towards the end of 2015 after Hannibal finished, so I was expecting it out this year tbh)

Has anyone read the book, if so how did you find it, and do you think that it would it be worth catching up on before the tv show airs?

Comments

[cloverdew.livejournal.com]

Yes and yes. The book is definitely worth reading. It's long and dense, so requires time and mental energy, but it's really a masterpiece. You should read it!

I'm really excited about this show. Cannot wait. One of my favorite authors (Gaiman) and one of my favorite show runners (Fuller) together? Yes, please!!!

[eowyn.livejournal.com]

YES YES YES READ THE BOOK! It is my favourite Neil Gaiman story. I would definitely read it before the series comes out - there's some gorgeous subplots that likely wouldn't make the show, and they are definitely worth discovering!

[ellensmithee.livejournal.com]

I started the book, but couldn't get into it. I'm not much of a Gaiman fan, though. I am looking forward to this. It looks really good and I love pretty much everyone involved.

[andrea-deer.livejournal.com]

I've never read a book, but the trailer does look intriguing. Even if the plot does not look much like something I would look for, it looks just so well made and pretty, I will probably check it out ;)

[welshgirl15.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to see how they adapt it to screen! I'm glad it's going to be a TV series, it feels like they can do the story justice.

It's got such a great cast as well!

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

The trailer look amazing!

I've read it and love it. Love the concept and I generally like slow-moving, thick books. (However, my husband got bored and quite after reading less than a third.)

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and the combination of Bryan Fuller and the cast gives me great hope the series will live up to expectations.

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I want to like this, because I keep hearing great things about it (also, Ricky Whittle!), but the trailer doesn't really do it for me. I'll check the pilot anyway. The thing is, I've seen several adaptations from Neil Gaiman and they were not really my thing. I only love Good Omens, but clearly, what I love in Good Omens is Terry Pratchett's influence.

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed the book very much! It takes a while to get into maybe. The trailer looks AWESOME <3<3 I'm mentioning this on my comm - thank you!!

[poniesandphotos.livejournal.com]

American Gods is one of Neil Gaiman's most controversial works, even he says so. It's a bit consistently darker than some of his others. As others have said it is dense. And often sad/macabre. But absolutely worth reading. It's one of those books that stays with you for years after reading it.

[penderies.livejournal.com]

I AM SO EXCITED

[fahrbotdrusilla]

read it! it's Neil Gaiman's best work (not including his comics which i haven't gotten to)

The adaptation looks like it will be as beautiful as the book was in my mind while reading it. I finished it and was like "this would be a gorgeous movie"

[sabotabby]

The book is excellent and you'll love it. It's a pretty quick read—longish but you won't be able to put it down. The casting for this show is flawless, and that + Bryan Fuller behind it makes me think that it will be amazing.

[bearshorty.livejournal.com]

I read the book and the trailer is fabulous. It is the book on screen. Looking forward to the series.

I read that the first season is going to be about 1/3 of the book. They are aiming for a few seasons right off the bat.

[girlwhowaited.livejournal.com]

Haven't read the book but the trailer looks great. IS THAT LINCOLN FROM THE 100??!

[ruuger]

American Gods is my favourite of Gaiman's novels, so I definitely recommend it. Like the others said, it's very dense, but Gaiman writes absolutely gorgeous prose. And I don't think it's a problem that you don't usually like fantasy because I'd argue that at their core, Gaiman's books are only marginally more fantastic than, say, Hannibal :)

(which is why I think that Gaiman and Fuller are a perfect match, and based on the trailer that really does seem to be the case)

[bm-shipper.livejournal.com]

Ugh, no. I should not have watched this trailer, because I'm so turned off. I was actually excited about that show and didn'T know much about it, but now it looks like it's definitely not something I could/will enjoy. It looks very bloody (and considering it's on Starz, no surprise), and also extremely fantasy-like.

I love Ricky Whittle, I do, and for him I will give it a try, but this isn't something I would even consider watching otherwise :/

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I, personally, haven't read the book (the only Neil Gaiman book I read was his collaboration with Terry Pratchett on Good Omens). However, those who I know have read the book are incredibly ecstatic about this ever since the casting announcements. Every time an actor was cast fans were basically going OMG THEY ARE PERFECT, and I've already seen so much excitement from the trailer. I'm honestly intrigued to see it, myself. It looks stunning and beautiful, the story itself is interesting, and the casting seems very solid (I'm so happy that Ricky Whittle got this particular role, he definitely deserves this than that The 100 mess).

And with Bryan Fuller at the helm of this project, you know shit is gonna be good. :)

[hamarakissa.livejournal.com]

This looks absolutely AMAZING! Definitely will be checking it out as well :)

[silverusagi]

I'm so torn on rereading the book, lol. Ever since this project was announced as being in the works, I was like, "not gonna reread the book, don't want it fresh in my head where I'm constantly comparing the two." But after seeing this, and knowing how Bryan Fuller adapts and weaves book stories (excellently), I'm really wanting to.